Suffolk County Community College is the largest community college in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, enrolling more than 26,000 students at its three campuses in Selden, Brentwood, and Riverhead, as well as its Culinary Arts Center in Riverhead. Established in 1959, the college offers a wide array of transfer-oriented associate degrees in the liberal arts and sciences; business; communications and the arts; computing and cybersecurity; health sciences; and many other areas.…
Career-facing degrees and certificates are offered in allied health professions, automotive technology, culinary and baking, manufacturing, and many other areas. The college provides high school concurrent enrollment opportunities to thousands of students each year through both Suffolk’s Beacon program and through on-campus early college classes. Designated by the U.S. Department of Education as a Hispanic Serving Institution, Suffolk enrolls thousands of students in English Language Learning courses, and also serves more Veterans and military-connected students than any other college in the SUNY system. Suffolk County Community College is searching for a full-time (10-month), tenure-track Instructor/Assistant Professor to serve as the Program Coordinator for the Surgical Technology Program beginning Spring 2027 at the Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood. This position requires expertise in the field of Surgical Technology and an understanding of related industries. Suffolk County Community College is committed to open access, equity, and student success, and candidates for faculty positions should be prepared to demonstrate their commitment to these values. SUNY Suffolk seeks faculty who value the opportunity to form mentoring relationships with our students. Faculty are scheduled to teach based on the needs of students and their department, and candidates may occasionally teach several different course preps or in more than one modality. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ongoing commitment to excellence in teaching and to professional development. The faculty member will demonstrate openness to pedagogical innovation, including, but not limited to, the integration of technology and distance education into the curriculum.
Key Responsibilities:
Be responsible for all aspects of the Surgical Technology program, including the organization, administration, continuous improvement, planning, development, and general effectiveness of the program and the program budget.
Maintain a credential in surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
Participate as needed on search committees to hire faculty and facilitate faculty meetings per institutional requirements.
Administer and lead Program Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings.
Maintain Surgical Technology program accreditation.
Develop a program of student assessment and evaluation.
Remain current with developments in the scholarship of teaching. Use the latest supportive instructional technology and alternative delivery methods.
Maintain knowledge of current industry trends by attending conferences, joining professional organizations, and performing related tasks. Gain and maintain required professional certifications, including requirements related to applicable State statutes, and accreditation, all within the designated timeframes.
Design and maintain curriculum for the program, including: developing course syllabi, organizing and maintaining classroom(s) to facilitate learning; maintaining and updating existing course curriculum to meet required accreditation standards.
Perform institutional requirements, including: participating in events and meetings as required; orienting new instructors; and planning events to assist in promoting the program.
Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to recruit students. Markets the Surgical Technology program, and participate in planning for expansion of the student pool.
Develop and maintain relationships with clinical partners and other program directors. Work collaboratively with these other external entities to promote student education, recruitment, retention, and job placement.
Attend ARC/STSA and EdAccred AccredX conference annually.
Must incorporate an appreciation of diverse identities, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives into courses.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum
Associate Degree from an education program in Surgical Technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency.
Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
Minimum of at least five (5) years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past ten years, as required by the ARC/STSA accrediting body.
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Healthcare Administration and/or a healthcare profession
Experience with program accreditation.
Possess proficiency in instructional methodology, curriculum design, and program planning.
Demonstrated commitment to principles of equity and student success.
Familiarity with a learning management system and/or willingness to use the college’s LMS (i.e. Brightspace).
This is a Unit III position covered under the Faculty Association of Suffolk County Community College collective bargaining agreement with the college. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision, vacation days, deferred compensation, and a defined benefit (pension) plan.
The New York State Retirement and Social Security Law requires retirees of a public pension plan within the State or City of New York to disclose prior public employment and pension plan history for the purpose of establishing a retiree’s eligibility for employment.