Program Chair - Surgical Technology

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Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred




• Be a graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency




• Have documented experience or education in instructional methodology, curriculum design and program planning, and essentials/Standards
• Posses a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCAA)
• Have at least 5 years of experience in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology (or a combination of both) within the past 10 years.

Responsibilities:

At Herzing you'll enjoy being a part of a student-centric, non-profit University that fosters autonomy and responds quickly to trends in the nursing field. You'll have the opportunity to mentor and inspire experienced educators while overseeing a solid nursing program that successfully prepares our students for robust careers.

As a member of the academic leadership team, your responsibilities include hiring, training, developing and evaluating staff and faculty, and supervision of both faculty and staff, but extends to programmatic management as well. This may include data collection, analysis and reporting, and continuous improvement. Experience with programmatic accreditation is desired.

COMPETENCIES

The following competencies, as identified by the University's academic community, encompass the knowledge, skills, and behaviors essential to a Program Chair's success. These will also provide the basis for Program Chair hiring, evaluation and professional development.

1. Engagement in the Curriculum Development Process
2. Communication
3. Support of Pedagogical Mastery
4. Operational Excellence
5. Utilization of Technology to Enhance Teaching, Learning, and Program Development
6. Promotion and Maintenance of a Positive Learning Environment and Department Culture
7. Continuous Improvement
8. Instructional Practice
9. Management/Supervision

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