9 Month Faculty of Surgical Technology

9 Month Faculty Of Surgical Technology

Laurel Ridge is seeking an engaged, creative instructor. This is a full-time 9-month faculty position that requires primarily teaching in any of the Surgical Technology classes at Laurel Ridge Community College. The faculty member would also assist with curriculum and program development. Typical loads for full time faculty are normally 15 credit hours per semester with 10 student engagement hours required each week. Faculty members are also required to collaborate with others (full and part-time instructors) to ensure teaching uniformity and continuity of material and expectations. Collateral duties include advising, recruiting, and service on college committees. Teaching schedules may include day and evening, weekend, on and off-campus, in person, hybrid and web delivery. Faculty members will use state-of-the-art classroom teaching technologies. While this position is primarily assigned to the Middletown Campus, faculty may be required to teach at any campus, as needed by the college. Faculty members are required to work to help further the goals of the college and programs and support policies and procedures dictated by the Virginia Community College System. The successful candidate may also be required to work on developing or updating curriculum for new and existing programs. Candidates must have the required academic and professional background in Surgical Technology. Teaching experience is desired, preferably at the community college level.

Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment. Know your rights!

Compensation and Benefits: The minimum salary for the position is $54,386 per year, however, actual starting salary will commensurate with education and/or experience. The position is a 9 month faculty role and as such is eligible for the benefits package offered by the Commonwealth of Virginia for state agencies and the Virginia Community College System.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certification as a Surgical Technologist, recognized by the National Board of Surgical Technology
• Minimum of an associate's degree in Surgical Technology or related field
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience as a surgical technologist
• Demonstrated teaching ability or related experience
• Basic Life Support certification
• Ability to meet the mandatory requirements of clinical facilities (ie. Appropriate training, background checks, drug testing, vaccinations, and other onboarding requirements.)

Additional Considerations:

• Bachelor of Science in related field
• Prior higher education teaching experience
• Experience with Canvas or other comparable learning management systems
• Experience with simulation models and scenarios in a surgical technology program
• Demonstrated ability to teach using technology in the classroom and/or online course delivery

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer