Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Adjunct Instructor

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Adjunct Instructor

Join the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program as an adjunct instructor at Inside Higher Ed. The teaching assignment may be at the Valencia or Canyon Country campus or other college locations. Part‑time faculty positions are as needed positions, offer flexible hours, and provide an opportunity to help a diverse group of students achieve their educational goals.

• Assume leadership roles within the department and the institution, collaborating across disciplines and utilizing student support resources.
• Participate in department, division, and college committees and governance activities.
• Contribute to curriculum and program development.
• Work collegially and collaboratively within the college community.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

• Create a dynamic learning environment that values instructor‑student interaction.
• Effectively engage diverse students of varied backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
• Adapt teaching pedagogy to individual and class needs, and respond to evidence‑based assessment of student learning.
• Integrate new technologies into learning, including interactive technologies for on‑campus and online courses.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Possession of an unexpired credential in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. OR

• Any bachelor’s degree or higher with at least two years of professional experience related to the teaching assignment and a current valid license in California.

OR

• Any associate degree with at least six years of professional experience and a current valid license in California.

Please Note

• Registered in Abdomen, OB/Gyn, and/or Vascular by ARDMS, CCI, and/or ARRT.
• Responsible for didactic teaching (lecture and lab), mentorship, precepting, exam proctoring, interdisciplinary education, and academic and service duties at the College.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diversity and the ability to manage a classroom environment for community college students of varied academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds.
• May only be assigned to teach a specialty course for which valid credentials exist.

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

Adjunct Salary Rate:
Starting at $88.30 per hour.

Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the application, credential/transcripts, background fingerprint clearance, tuberculosis screening, proof of eligibility to work in the United States, and Board of Trustees approval as required.

All application materials listed below are required for an interview. Applicants are encouraged to apply online via the College of the Canyons website or to submit materials to Human Resources at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, California 91355. Contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 362‑3427 or, for hearing impaired, TTY/TDD (661) 362‑5178.

• District Academic Application.
• Current detailed resume summarizing education and experience.
• Two letters of professional reference (or one formal teaching evaluation substituted for one letter).
• Official college transcripts verifying educational degree(s) and coursework required for the position.
• Other items as specified in the application packet.

Complete applications will be kept on file for two years from the date of receipt.

Positions are open until filled. Qualified applicants will be placed in the applicant pool and may be eligible for adjunct employment within the next 36 months.

The Santa Clarita Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected basis under the law.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodations to complete the selection process by contacting Human Resources at (661) 362‑3428.