Assistant Professor of Radiography

Assistant Professor

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut's 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students' academic, career, and personal success.

Position Summary:

All Teaching Faculty members shall:
Prepare and teach college-approved courses in accordance with approved course descriptions and class schedules, including developing syllabi and reading lists and keeping each course taught complete and up to date; respond to and work with multiple constituencies, including students, peers (faculty and staff), and external agencies (business, community, educational, etc.); perform divisional departmental responsibilities in the selection of texts and related teaching resources;

and other teaching and related duties as outlined on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Dean, Department Chair, or other administrator, the Assistant Professor is responsible for teaching thirty (30) credit hours per academic year and delivering a range of courses within the assigned discipline. Courses may be offered in lecture, hybrid, and/or online formats, and teaching schedules may include both day and evening classes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Teaching courses within the assigned discipline area in accordance with institutional standards
• Evaluating and assessing student learning outcomes
• Providing student support, mentoring, and academic advising
• Developing curriculum and periodically reviewing and updating instructional materials
• Assisting with program reviews and accreditation-related activities
• Planning and executing program-related events
• Attending workshops, trainings, and/or professional conferences to maintain currency in the field

Program Coordinator duties include:
One of these positions is designated as a Program Coordinator

• Recruit, advise, and retain students in designated program areas
• Select appropriate part-time instructors
• Schedule program courses
• Hire and evaluate faculty
• Establish and cultivate partnerships with local organizations and employers
• Arrange and supervise student internships
• Assess, evaluate, and continuously improve the program
• Perform other duties as appropriately assigned to a Program Coordinator, in accordance with contract hours and the collective bargaining agreement
• Utilize release time, as specified in the collective bargaining agreement, to perform required administrative functions

Clinical Coordinator duties include:
One of these positions is designated as a Clinical Coordinator

• Administer the clinical practicum for assigned students within the discipline
• Provide clinical instruction and document evaluation and performance progress toward clinical competence
• Coordinate and evaluate students' clinical experiences
• Advise students regarding clinical and academic requirements
• Administer and enforce existing program policies
• Conduct student recruitment and orientation activities
• Provide clinical and academic instruction to students enrolled in the program
• Supervise Clinical Instructors

Additional responsibilities include:

• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational, and professional meetings, which may occur during evenings and weekends

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications and responsibilities that is stated within the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Bachelor's degree in Radiology or a related discipline.

Successful Candidate must have or must possess:

• Three (3) or more years clinical experience as Radiographer.
• Two (2) years' experience as an instructor in an accredited Rad Tech Program.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists registration and CT Radiographer License
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

• Master's degree in Radiology or a related discipline
• Experience teaching a variety of radiography courses in a didactic and clinical setting.
• Experience with clinical instruction and evaluation of enrolled students.
• Experience supervising Clinical Instructors and students.
• Experience with recruitment/ orientation of students
• Experience with curriculum development, program assessment, and evaluation
• Prior experience working in a JRCERT accredited Radiography program
• Experience using technology to enhance the learning environment, e.g.,…