Program Chair - Sterile Processing

To participate in a remote work arrangement, employees must reside in the United States. No remote work arrangement will be considered for working from outside the United States.

Current employees, faculty or adjunct instructor at Herzing University (not a Contractor or temporary employee through a staffing agency): log into UKG and navigate to Menu > Myself > My Company > View Opportunities to apply using the internal application process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred.
• Hold a degree in Surgical Technology from an educational institution accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency.
• Possess a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential obtained through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
• 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.
• Experience in sterile processing and teaching and curriculum experience is preferred.

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 $74,658 to $95,000.
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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.

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 most of the time.
• Must be able to occasionally move around the work location.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Constantly operates office and/or tech equipment which may include computers, copiers, fax machines, audio/visuals.
• Frequently uses voice and hearing to communicate with students, staff or colleagues face-to-face or over the telephone.
• Visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.
• Occasionally move, carry, or lift 10 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.