"Surgical Technology Instructor"

Surgical Technology Instructor

Company: South Orange County Community College District

Job Location: Mission Viejo, 92692

Category: Surgical Technology

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $89,797.00 - $126,383.00 Annually

Location: Saddleback College - Mission Viejo, CA

Job Type: SC - Faculty (Full-Time)

Job Number: 202400648

Office, Division, or School: SC - School of Health and Wellness

Closing Date: 2/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Application materials must be received by 11:59 pm on February 9, 2026

This is a full-time, 10 month, tenure-track faculty position.

The ideal candidate for this position is an equity-minded individual who understands the importance of creating opportunities in Health and Wellness for students who have been historically underserved. Saddleback College seeks candidates who view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility and who strive to reframe inequities as a problem of practice. In addition, the ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to student-centered teaching practices, effective cross-disciplinary and cross campus collaboration, transparent decision-making, and purposeful service to the community. The ideal candidate will embrace the role of an educator who is continually learning anti-racist pedagogy and adapting to the needs of a diverse student population.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach Health and Wellness and related courses to a diverse student population.
• Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions in support of student success.
• Develop culturally relevant course content, culturally responsive pedagogical techniques, and effective practices for engaging students who are diverse and/or are students who are historically underserved. The ideal candidate should have experience with relevant pedagogical techniques to engage diverse student populations such as African American, Chicanx and Latinx, Native Americans, Asian American and Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students.
• Participate in curriculum development and serve on department, division/school, college and district committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program; participate in appropriate professional development activities.
• Engage in co-curricular activities, including planning, implementing, and teaching in special programs designed to support student success.
• Participate in the formulation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and the Student Learning Outcomes assessment cycle.
• Maintain formal office hours; stay current on information as discussed in department and division/school meetings.
• Provide an average of one (1) hour per week of college service that supports the division/school, college and/or District goals through active participation in one or more of the following categories: committee work on the department, division/school, college, and/or district level; non-classroom college, district, or community activities; department/division/school activities, events, or meetings; student club advisor activities or events.
• Remain current in your discipline, of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to areas of assignment; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications, Artificial Intelligence) as necessary to assist and support student success.
• Teach scheduled classes and perform related duties as assigned, including comply with the applicable Course Outline of Record(s) (COR); respond to and evaluate student work regularly and consistently, inform students on a timely basis of their progress in the course throughout the term; and respond to student academic concerns, as appropriate, in a timely manner. Comply with district, college and division/school policies in the performance of duties.
• Work cooperatively with staff and students.
• Regular and consistent performance of the requirements of your position.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Must meet one of the following qualifications under (A) through (C):

A. Bachelor's degree or higher and two years of professional experience
OR
B. Any associate degree and six years of professional experience
OR
C. A combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent of (A) and/or (B) above. Candidates making an application based on equivalency must submit a Supplemental Application for Equivalency Determination in addition to all other required materials.

AND

2. Commitment to equity and diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within an educational environment.

In addition to the minimum qualifications above, the Surgical Technology Instructor/Surgical Technology Coordinator must also meet the following:

• Be a graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency; 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); and
• Associate Degree with a concentration in surgical technology.

Desired Qualifications:

Professional Work Experience in Surgical Technology

Have a minimum total of five years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role, preferably in a variety of surgical specialties and clinical settings, or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past ten years.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• A strong understanding of current industry standards, surgical procedures, and operating room protocols
• The ability to bring real-world clinical scenarios into the classroom to enhance student learning
• Experience working collaboratively with interdisciplinary surgical teams.

Teaching Experience in Surgical Technology

Demonstrated experience teaching surgical technology courses at the Community College or postsecondary level, including in lecture, laboratory, and clinical settings.

This includes:

• Ability to design and deliver effective, engaging, and competency-based instruction aligned with program and accreditation standards;
• Familiarity with assessment practices that support student learning and skill mastery in both didactic and clinical components; and
• Experience utilizing instructional technology and simulation tools to support student achievement and certification readiness (e.g., NBSTSA exam).

Education and/or Experience

Have documented education or experience in instructional methodology, curriculum design and program planning

Application Procedure:

To be considered a candidate for this position, the following materials must be electronically uploaded:

• Completed South Orange County Community College District online application including education and experience.
• Cover letter.
• Current resume and/or curriculum vitae.
• Academic transcripts of all college level coursework showing date degree awarded from an accredited institution. For consideration, degree(s) must be awarded at the time of application, or applicant must complete the Supplemental Application for Equivalency Determination form with online application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. Successful candidate must provide official transcripts upon hire. Non-U.S. transcripts must include a certified U.S. evaluation (i.e., NACES agency: www.naces.org) at the time of application.

You will also be required to answer the following questions:

How has your professional background and experience prepared you to be an effective instructor at a college that is committed to equity, values diversity, and expects inclusion?

Incomplete application packages will not be considered.

For an online application, information, and instructions, visit the District Job Opportunities website at https://www.socccd.edu/departments/human-resources/join-socccd or call (949) 582-4850.

Compensation and Fringe Benefits:

Full-time faculty are paid on the Academic Salary Schedule (see Wages for salary placement criteria in the Academic Employee Master Agreement located under Contracts on the District website). The District offers a comprehensive package of insurance benefits which includes medical and dental insurance, vision-care plan, life insurance and dependent life coverage, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, long-term disability plan, and legal plan. All premiums are fully paid by the District.

Supplemental Information

Hours per Week: 36

Months per Year: 10