Posting Summary
Working Title
9 Month Faculty of Surgical Technology
Role Title
9 month-Assistant Professor
Role Code
01014-SW
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
00
Position Number
298F0080
Agency
Laurel Ridge Community College
Agency/Division
Laurel Ridge Community College (Div)
Work Location
Frederick - 069
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.
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday with varied hours based upon student needs.
Sensitive Position
No
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
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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.
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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
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required 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
Operation of a State Vehicle
Yes
Supervises Employees
Yes
Required Travel
Travel as per any required duties of the position, such as to sites/campuses and any training. Ability to cover assignments throughout the college service region as necessary for the job is required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
FAC_1965P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
06/09/2026
Job Close Date
07/08/2026
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
http://www.laurelridge.edu
Contact Name
Email
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/96755
