Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Adjunct Instructor

We are accepting applications for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Instructor Adjunct Applicant Pool. Adjunct pools are open on a fiscal year basis for continuous recruitment for department assignments.
Please review application material requirements carefully to ensure successful submission. Your application will not be considered until all required documents are received.

The teaching assignment may be at the Valencia or Canyon Country campus, or other college teaching locations. Part‑time faculty positions are as needed positions and do not accrue rights to tenure. Part‑time faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of students in achieving their educational goals. We offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, vocational and occupational programs.

College of the Canyons is seeking adjunct faculty members in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Applications will be considered for immediate and future eligibility into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Adjunct Instructor Applicant Pool. We are accepting applications on an on‑going basis for future consideration into the Applicant Pool. When no review date is listed for an Adjunct Instructor position, the position is open until filled.

Your application will not be considered until all required documents have been received.

• Assume leadership roles both within the department and in the institution as a whole. Commitment to serving the needs of the student, department, college, and community. Collaboration across disciplines and utilization of student support resources. Participation in department, division, college committees, and participatory governance activities.
• Participation in curriculum and program development.
• Work collegially and collaboratively within the college community.
• Participation in ongoing professional development.

• Ability to create a dynamic learning environment that values instructor/student interaction.
• Ability to effectively engage with and facilitate authentic learning for students of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
• Ability to adapt teaching pedagogy to the knowledge of each individual and class. Ability to self‑reflect and respond to an evidence‑based assessment of student learning.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to integrating new technologies into the learning process, including but not limited to interactive technologies for on campus and online courses.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Possession of an unexpired Credential in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

• Any bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment and have a current valid license to perform Diagnostic Medical Sonograms in the state of California.
• Any associate degree and six years of professional experience and have a current valid license to perform Diagnostic Medical Sonograms in the state of California.
• The successful candidate will be registered in either Abdomen, OB/Gyn, and/or Vascular by ARDMS, CCI, and/or ARRT.
• The position requires didactic teaching (lecture and lab), mentorship, precepting, exam proctoring, interdisciplinary education, and participating in academic and service responsibilities at the College.
• Evidence of a sensitivity to, understanding of, and the ability to manage the classroom environment and effectively provide instruction to community college students of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Candidate may only be assigned to teach a specialty course for which they have valid credentials.

Assignments may include Monday through Friday (day and evening), as well as Saturday classes.

Adjunct Salary Rate
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Starting at $88.30 per hour.  to view Academic Adjunct Salary Schedule.

Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential/transcripts, background fingerprint clearance, tuberculosis screening,…