9 Month Faculty of Surgical Technology

Commonwealth of Virginia

Charlottesville, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$54,386–$117,180 Per Year
SKILLS
Academic Background, Basic Life Support (BLS), Canvas, Clinical Medicine, Compensation and Benefits, Funding, Leading Edge Technology, Learning Management System (LMS), Online Courses, Simulation, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
LOCATION
Charlottesville, VA
POSTED
11 days ago

Title: 9 Month Faculty of Surgical Technology

Agency: Laurel Ridge Community College

Location: Frederick - 069

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: The salary range for the position is $54,386 to $117,180, per year, however, actual starting salary will commensurate with education and/or experience.

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

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

Click here to learn about Laurel Ridge Community College.

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. Please email eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information.

Sponsorship of an employee"s work authorization takes time and requires an ongoing financial investment. Therefore, Laurel Ridge Community College does not have funding to sponsor potential employees in the US on a work visa. We consistently follow this funding model to ensure our practices are not discriminatory. Exceptions would require approval from the college president.

Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment. Know your rights!

Compensation and Benefits

Faculty Positions: 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. For more information, please visit www.dhrm.virginia.gov and www.vccs.edu

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

About the Company

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Commonwealth of Virginia