Program Chair- Surgical Technology

Full-time Job Announcement

Position : Surgical Technology Program Chair

Location : Athens Campus

Department : Division of Life Sciences & Public Safety

Reports to : Divisional Academic Dean

Salary / Benefits : Salary is commensurate with education and experience. State of Georgia benefits package.

Deadline to Apply : January 29, 2026 at 4 : 00pm.

Responsibilities :

Overseeing the development, administration, and evaluation of the Surgical Technology program.

Manage and direct programmatic curriculum development.

Manage and maintain student enrollment and recruitment.

Assessment and improvement of student learning outcomes.

Advising students.

Managing faculty development.

Managing fiscal and physical resources.

Development of external relationships.

Curriculum implementation and evaluation.

Fulfill responsibilities related to maintenance of full accreditation.

Perform other work duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree.

Have documented education or experience in instructional methodology, curriculum, design and program planning.

A graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency.

Possess a credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA).

Five (5) years of experience, either in operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past ten (10) years.

Preferred Qualifications :

Master’s degree.

Experience teaching at a postsecondary level.

To apply, click "Apply to This Job" and submit your cover letter, resume / vita, three (3) professional references, and unofficial transcripts. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

NOTE : Official transcripts will be required upon an offer of employment. Official copies of transcripts may be sent directly to : Athens Technical College, Attn : Human Resources, 800 U.S. Highway 29 N, Athens, GA 30601 or send electronically to hr@athenstech.edu .

• Employment is contingent based upon successful completion of appropriate background checks.

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