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

Company: Los Rios Community College District
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: January 19, 2025

Job Description:

Position Summary
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.
  Position Salary Information:
  Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 8). For more information on the step placement process, please .
  
  
  Typical Duties
  The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching 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.
• 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.
  
  To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:
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  Minimum Qualifications
  
• Be a graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency completed by August 21, 2025; and 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) completed by August 21, 2025; and
• Have a minimum of three years of documented experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past five years.
• 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.
  *NOTES:
  
• If your degree title differs from the minimum qualifications listed above, you are requested to apply under the "equivalent" provision.
• Applicants applying under the "equivalent" provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation and/or professional experience is the equivalent of the degrees/minimum qualifications listed above. Please visit our website for a sample letter and information on the
• If you have already been granted equivalency for this discipline, you must attach a copy of your determination form or letter.
  Application Instructions
  Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:
• A Los Rios Community College District Application
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Interest
• Unofficial Transcripts from College/UniversityNOTES:
• Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
• 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 information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
• Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Applicants are required to submit official transcriptswithin 60 days of the time of hire.
• Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
• Individuals who have completed college or 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.
• A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
• Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLYaccepted 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 .
  Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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