Surg Tech Instructor - FT

Full-Time Surgical Technology Faculty  

About The Job 

Fortis College in Richmond. VA is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Surgical Technologist to join its faculty.  If you possess a desire to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the lives and careers of our students and graduates. 

Fortis provides educational programs that deliver real-life career skills in high-demand occupations that lead to employment upon graduation and a lifetime of professional growth. 

Job Description 

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic faculty member to teach in our Surgical Technology Program.  This is a full-time, professional position reporting directly to the Dean of Education.  The primary responsibility will be to teach Surgical Technology courses. Applicants will also be expected to provide academic advising to students and participate in department training, meetings ,and graduation.

Requirements 

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program resulting in an associate degree; a bachelor degree is preferred but not required

• Certification:
  • CST and/or
  • TS-C and

• At least three years of experience as Surgical Technologist within the last 5 years, or Surgical Technology Instructor experience within the last 5 years

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Highly organized, motivated, and results-driven 

• Prior higher education/postsecondary teaching experience preferred