Program Chair - Surgical Technology

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This role will be hybrid with a mix of days onsite at the New Orleans Campus and remote days.
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. 

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. 


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  Demonstrated knowledge of programmatic accreditation and regulatory standards established by CAAHEP for Surgical Technology programs.

  
  


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  Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills necessary to maintain positive, professional interactions with students, alumni, faculty, and employer partners.

  
  

Preferred:

• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas effectively to individuals and groups.
  


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  


• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and program development.

Compensation is determined based on the qualifications, experience, and circumstances of each hire. It is uncommon for new employees to start near the top of the salary range. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a tuition waiver and reimbursement program, health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan with company match. The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $88,000. 
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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

Herzing University is committed to providing a diverse environment and is dedicated to fostering a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect.  It provides an inclusive and collegial community where individuals are valued, heard and empowered to contribute to the effectiveness of the institution.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.


• Ability to move about readily and rapidly, if necessary, around campus, classrooms, clinical settings, etc., to access classrooms, desks, students, office machinery, clinics, patients, etc.


• Constantly communicates using the spoken word with students, staff and colleagues.


• Visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.


• Operate equipment specific to programmatic track, personal computer, audio-visual equipment, clinical equipment, etc.


• Travel to off-site meetings or conferences or to observe students during clinical education at off-site clinical settings.


• In addition to the above requirements, for programs that include a clinical component, all faculty must be able to:




• Stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.


• Ability to reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.


• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects.


• Ability to see and hear within normal parameters.


• Lift up to 25 pounds.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

It is the university’s practice to recruit and hire without discrimination because of skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2+ status, disability status, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.  https://www.herzing.edu/about/diversity

Herzing University prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.herzing.edu/title-ix.