Surgical Technologist Assistant Professor (60%) / Coordinator (40%)

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

The department maintains a focus on:

• Student-centered scheduling using all available instructional modalities.
• Collaborating with high school, university, and industry partners to expand opportunities for students.
• Teaching relevant curriculum to train students to be competitive in today's workforce.

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses in all levels of Surgical Technology at the college in:

• Basic Sciences for Surgical Technologists
• Surgical Patient Care Concepts
• Surgical Specialties

• Coordinating with other departmental faculty.
  
• Working collaboratively with the Health and Human Services Student Success Team and Teaching and Learning Leads to improve student outcomes.
  
• Overseeing and coordinating the clinical experiences of students in the Surg Tech program.
  
• Working collaboratively with clinical sites to ensure a smooth and effective learning environment.
  
• Assisting students by providing advice regarding their academic career path and career opportunities.
  
• Maintaining professional affiliations and/or certifications.
  
• Working collaboratively with program faculty to assist with program review and planning duties.
  
• Developing and maintaining curriculum that meets industry practices and labor market needs.
  
• Effectively utilizing the program budget to meet students' needs
  
• Participating in advisory board planning and assisting in hosting meetings as scheduled.
• Maintaining office hours on campus.
  
  

• ARC Programs and Majors
• CRC Programs and Majors
• FLC Programs and Majors
• SCC Programs and Majors

1. Be a graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency completed before January 15, 2026; AND
2. 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); AND
3. Have a minimum of five years experience total, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past ten years.
4. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:

1. A Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
3. Letter of Interest
4. Unofficial Transcripts from College/University
5. Copy of surgical technology credential

• Applications submitted without all required documents listed above will be disqualified.
• Applications submitted with additional materials NOT requested will be disqualified.
• Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
• Applicants indicating "see resume" on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
• ONLY copies of transcripts from a US College/University or Foreign Transcript Evaluation will be accepted. DO NOT include any foreign transcripts.
• Individuals who have completed college/university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents, even if the foreign document has been accepted by another college/university in the United States.
• Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.
• Graduate advising documents, certificate of degrees, diplomas, and grade reports will not be accepted as transcripts.