Surgical Technology Instuctor/Coordinator

General Description

Bring your surgical expertise into the classroom at SUNY Niagara! You've spent your career working in high-pressure surgical environments where precision, teamwork, and preparation matter every day. Now, take that experience and help build a growing Surgical Technology program designed to prepare students for successful careers in the operating room.

SUNY Niagara is seeking a Full-Time Surgical Technology Instructor who is ready to share their real-world knowledge, guide students through hands-on learning experiences, and help strengthen the healthcare workforce across Western New York.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This position offers the opportunity to move beyond the day-to-day demands of the operating room while still remaining connected to the profession you love. Faculty have the ability to shape curriculum, work closely with students in both lab and clinical settings, and play an important role in developing highly skilled surgical technologists for our regional healthcare partners.

The Surgical Technology Coordinator/Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction to students in our Surgical Technology Associate degree program, preparing students for entry-level positions as surgical technologists. The instructor provides classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction; supports student success; and participates in curriculum development, assessment, and program accreditation activities.

As an integral part of SUNY Niagara's Allied Health programs, you will provide in-depth classroom, clinical, and lab instruction, covering essential topics and giving students a comprehensive educational experience. You will facilitate computer-based scenarios to replicate real-life patient care, coordinating learning experiences for students. This position will also be responsible for student advisement and participation in divisional and college activities. These assignments are during the day, evening, or weekend hours.

This position may be required to work for periods of time in the summer months (June, July, and August) as the Program Coordinator. The base salary will increase with the additional responsibilities of the Coordinator, with stipends in the summer.

In addition to the base salary, there are many ways to increase the salary further by teaching overload, teaching summer courses, doing special assignments etc. There is a tenure track pathway for promotion to higher level salaries of Associate Professor and Professor.

The start date of the position will be August 27, 2026 (pending budget approval). The successful candidate will only be required to work 162 days per academic year (August – May) and will be provided with a winter break from mid-December to early January, and a Spring Break for one week in mid-March.

SUNY Niagara also provides phenomenal benefits. Please visit: https://sunyniagara.edu/hr/benefits/ to view our benefits offerings.

Typical Work Activities

Instruction:

• Teach assigned courses in surgical technology, including didactic, laboratory, and clinical components.
• Integrate current surgical practices, technologies, and evidence-based procedures into instruction.
• Collaborate with other faculty to integrate clinical experiences with classroom instruction.
• Ensure compliance with all program policies, accreditation standards, and clinical site requirements.
• Promote a safe and respectful learning environment
• Identify, select and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles and special needs.
• Development, integration, and delivery of course content planning documents, including, but not limited to, course syllabi and assessments.
• Develop and administer tests, practical exams, and assignments to assess students' theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
• Evaluate student performance through exams, practical assessments, and clinical evaluations.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with students, clinical site personnel and other professionals on a regular basis.

Professional Development:

• Participate in curriculum development, assessment of learning outcomes, and accreditation activities.
• Stay current with practices and trends through professional development and continuing education.
• Participate in departmental and college-wide committees, activities, and events.
• Engage in professional development opportunities to remain current
• Participate in faculty development opportunities, including program-specific and campus-wide faculty meetings.

Administrative Duties:

• Meet requirements for creation, distribution, retention and/or submission of paperwork.
• Collaborate with clinical affiliates to support student placements and clinical experiences.
• Conduct site visits and evaluate student performance in clinical settings.
• Maintain relationships with healthcare partners to ensure quality clinical opportunities.
• Assist with program accreditation processes and compliance with regulatory standards
• Recruit and retain students
• Provide at least 5 office hours per week.
• Complete required reporting such as student attendance, census, student learning outcome progress (course level), and final grade calculation and entry.
• Attend required College functions/events.
• Participate in faculty senate and divisional committees
• Advise students for classes and career options.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Essential Functions

Must be able to operate laboratory equipment; must be able to navigate relationships with a diverse population; must be able to operate computers; must be able to speak to groups; ability to perform diagnostic examinations, ability to explain complex concepts, ability to supervise and motivate students, ability to teach a variety of learners and abilities; must be able to prepare reports and documentation required in performance of duties; must be able to physically perform the duties of the position; must be able to relate to senior members of the department and administration.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a health-related field or a closely related field.
• Current certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST).
• 3–5 years of recent surgery or teaching clinical experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master's degree in a health-related field or a closely related field.
• Classroom, lab, or clinical teaching experience at a community college.
• Teaching or clinical experience in a technology-enhanced classroom.
• Experience using a course management system such as Brightspace
• Experience working with simulation equipment and scenarios
• Familiarity with accreditation standards (e.g., CAAHEP).