Surgical Technology Program Director

This Jobot Job is hosted by Ben Eberly.

About us

We are a fast-growing, career-focused institution in Orlando dedicated to preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals through hands-on mentorship and advanced training facilities. Our CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technology program features deep, pre-established clinical partnerships with premier hospitals and outpatient surgery centers across Central Florida. We pride ourselves on providing an inclusive, student-first learning environment equipped with modern mock operating rooms that mirror real-world healthcare settings.

Why join us?

• Strong Clinical Network: Lead a program backed by pre-established, premium clinical partnerships with Central Florida’s top hospital systems, removing the burden of scrambling for student placements.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a highly stable, predictable academic schedule away from hospital call shifts, plus one remote day per week for administrative and curriculum planning.
• Modern Facilities & Support: Teach and lead in advanced, fully-equipped mock operating rooms with the institutional support needed to maintain smooth CAAHEP compliance.
• Financial Incentives: Fast-track your transition with a $5,000 sign-on bonus and up to $10,000 in relocation assistance.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Secure your future with robust Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, a 401(k) with an employer contribution, and Tuition Assistance to support your own continued academic growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Teach: Deliver live and recorded lectures for a minimum of 16 college-level courses annually, guiding students through core surgical topics, pharmaceuticals, sterilization, and hands-on lab skills.
• Manage Department Operations: Oversee adjunct faculty, manage course reviews, direct scheduling, and coordinate daily departmental activities to ensure academic excellence.
• Drive Student Success: Facilitate dynamic classroom discussions, provide targeted student solutions, and mentor future surgical technologists through their educational journey.
• Support Academic Governance: Actively participate in institutional committee meetings, curriculum development discussions, and general campus service activities under the direction of the Academic Dean.

Requirements

• Surgical Tech Expertise: Must hold a valid, active professional Surgical Technology Certification along with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Instructional Delivery: Strong ability to teach complex medical concepts—including surgical procedures, patient prepping, positioning, and clinical care—in both lecture and lab environments.
• Leadership & Faculty Management: Proven capacity to manage, schedule, and review adjunct faculty members while maintaining structured departmental workflows.

Qualifications

Preferred Experience: Strong preference will be given to candidates with a proven track record of successful teaching experience and prior academic management background.

Pay

$70,000 - $93,000 per year

Schedule

Predictable Monday–Friday days with one remote day per week.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Tuition Assistance
• $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Up to $10,000 relocation assistance