Adjunct Faculty – Diagnostic Medical Sonography; DMS Program Job Bremerton area,Washington USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Adjunct Faculty – Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Program

Adjunct Faculty – Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Program

Salary: $1,000 per credit Department:
Healthcare

Reports to:

Dean of Nursing and Allied Health

Responsibilities

Provide instruction in Diagnostic Medical Sonography courses, including didactic, laboratory, and/or clinical settings.
Develop and deliver course materials that align with program objectives and accreditation requirements.
Evaluate and assess student learning through examinations, practical assessments, and competency evaluations.
Supervise and mentor students during clinical experiences to ensure proper skill development and patient safety.
Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and evaluations in compliance with institutional policies.
Collaborate with the Program Director and faculty members to maintain and update curriculum content.
Stay current with developments in sonographic technology, industry trends, and best teaching practices.
Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and accrediting body requirements.
Participate in faculty meetings, trainings, and professional development as required.
Provide academic advising and support to students as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Possess a minimum of an Associate's degree from an accredited institution in Diagnostic Medical Sonography;

Current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or equivalent Board-certification in Abdomen and OB/GYN Ultrasound;

Two (2) years of recent clinical experience in diagnostic ultrasound;

Have experience teaching and/or precepting DMS students;

Ability to connect and build relationships with students and colleagues from various ethnicities, ages, backgrounds, learning styles, and abilities;

Computer competency to include Microsoft Office Suites applications;

The gross and fine motor skills required to assist students and providing safe effective diagnostic ultrasound;

The physical endurance and ability to work in a clinical setting with students for 4-6 hours;

The physical endurance and strength sufficient to assist students with providing diagnostic ultrasound; and

Currently hold an unencumbered DMS (RDMS) license in WA state.

Preferred Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in DMS or related field from an accredited institution;

Have experience with accreditation standards (JRC-DMS, CAHEEP);

Prior classroom and clinical teaching experience in a community college setting; and

Experience with curriculum development and Canvas LMS.

Additional Information

Terms of Employment

Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

Faculty members must submit official, unopened transcripts to the Human Resources department within 30 days of their employment.

Final salary contract will be determined based on educational qualifications and applicable credits.

This is an adjunct faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will be commensurate with educational background and experience. The salary listed is a range based on per quarter. A collective bargaining agreement exists, and this position is covered by the Association for Higher Education (AHE). Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the department.

Evening and/or weekend classes, instruction at satellite Olympic College campuses, and off-campus assignments including travel to clinical sites may be a part of the instructional load.

Adjunct positions at the college are open continuously and reviewed on a quarter-by-quarter basis. Individuals who apply to the applicant pool are considered active for a period of 12 months from the application date and may be contacted when vacancies occur. Applying does not guarantee that a position will be available or offered.

Adjuncts are not eligible for benefits upon their initial hire, Adjunct faculty must work 50 percent of a full-time load for two consecutive quarters to become eligible. Additional hours earned at other SBCTC colleges may count towards this requirement. The list of benefits that may be available after is as follows.

Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement…