| Location | Elyria, OH |
The faculty member will be responsible for: Instructional delivery in Surgical Services, including Sterile Processing, Surgical Technology, and related coursework; Curriculum development and ongoing curriculum management to ensure alignment with industry standards, accreditation requirements, and evolving workforce needs; Supervision and coordination of compliance and regulatory standards, including documentation, accreditation reporting, and adherence to institutional and clinical site requirements; Student assessment and success support, including evaluation of learning outcomes, remediation planning, and mentorship; Professional and institutional engagement, including participation in division committees, community outreach, advisory board collaboration, and continuous professional development; Collaboration with program leadership, including the Program Director and Clinical Coordinator, to maintain strong clinical partnerships and ensure high‑quality experiential learning; Support for online and blended learning, including course development, instructional design, and technology integration; Full Time Faculty teaching assignments will be based on student and program needs and will include lecture, lab, and clinical components. Courses are offered fall, spring, and summer semesters and include day and evening hours hosted at a variety of classroom locations and healthcare facilities. Local travel will be required.
Required Qualifications: Surgical services professional with a minimum of 5 years of experience in sterile processing and/or surgical department operations; CRCST certification; Bachelor's degree in a related healthcare field; Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards in surgical services; Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, clinical partners, and community stakeholders; Up‑to‑date immunization records and negative TB screening.
Preferred Qualifications: Surgical services professional with a minimum of 5 years of experience in sterile processing and/or surgical department operations; CRCST certification; Bachelor's degree in a related healthcare field; Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards in surgical services; Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, clinical partners, and community stakeholders; Up‑to‑date immunization records and negative TB screening.
The complete application file should include: a cover letter detailing area(s) of expertise, a professional statement addressing (see topic above), an updated curriculum vitae (CV), unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), and the contact information of three professional references. Incomplete files will not be considered. Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Candidate selected will be required to complete a background check prior to being hired.
About LCCC:
Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs.
Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County's high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC's high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future.
LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC's students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success.
Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible. Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.
Applicants for this full time faculty position are required to submit a professional statement addressing the following topic: "The Role of Surgical Services Education in Advancing Patient Safety, Workforce Readiness, and Interdisciplinary Collaboration."
In this statement, candidates should: Discuss their philosophy of teaching within surgical services; Demonstrate their understanding of sterile processing and surgical technology workforce needs; Highlight their commitment to student success, regulatory compliance, and high quality educational practices.
Applicants for this full time faculty position are required to submit a professional statement addressing the following topic: "The Role of Surgical Services Education in Advancing Patient Safety, Workforce Readiness, and Interdisciplinary Collaboration."
In this statement, candidates should: Discuss their philosophy of teaching within surgical services; Demonstrate their understanding of sterile processing and surgical technology workforce needs; Highlight their commitment to student success, regulatory compliance, and high quality educational practices.