Diagnostic Medical Sonography Instructor

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Instructor

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Our faculty are engaged, accountable, innovative, change‑ready professionals dedicated to their students and to the College Mission. Our faculty are proficient in all learning modalities applicable to the program in which they teach.

The starting pay range for this position is $30.00 – $35.00 per hour.

• Delivers course material in accordance with college curriculum.
• Fulfils administrative requirements for each course including attendance, Student Learning Outcome (SLO) assessment data, posting grades in a timely manner and outreach to students.
• Utilizes student achievement and learning outcome data to develop program improvement strategies and participates in formal processes of program improvement, such as program review, program assessment, program design, and program evaluation.
• Demonstrates willingness to develop proficiency in all applicable learning methodologies through continuous improvement.
• Ensures the program consistently adheres to applicable institutional, governmental and accreditation standards.
• Participates as subject matter expert in appropriate Industry Advisory Councils, Faculty Council, Assessment Council, and industry associations, etc.
• Builds networks within the local industry for programmatic support.
• Engages in activities focused on student service such as new student orientation, student clubs, student appreciation event, outreach, enrollment and career services events.
• Provides proactive student advisement and tutoring.
• Involved in all departmental and programmatic activities.
• Mentors new faculty members and participates in the Academy of Master Instruction mentoring program.
• Aids with ensuring that program equipment and books adhere to the Standard Equipment List and the Standard Book List.
• Assists in ensuring program meets College set standards for the program, including persistence, retention, graduation, 3rd party examinations and placement.
• Maintains high standards of professionalism and accountability and models positive behaviors for our students.
• Works collaboratively with interdepartmental campus colleagues to ensure program students receive learner support to achieve success.
• Is on time and present each day as required and conducts class for full class periods.
• Acts as substitute instructor for academic colleagues as required.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Faculty supervise student conduct in the classroom, on the campus, and on field trips and school related functions.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Integrity
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  Acts with personal integrity and serves as a positive example.
• Professionalism
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  Approaches others with respect and reliability.
• Adaptability
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  Adapts to changes in the work environment and manages competing demands.
• Organization Support
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  Follows policies and procedures and completes projects on time.
• Communication
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  Communicates effectively and appropriately.

Instructional Skills
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Effectively utilizes instructional resources and engagement techniques.

Content-Specific Knowledge
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Understands fundamentals, skills, methods and procedures within their area of expertise.

Dependability
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Makes commitments and arrives on time.

Student Achievement Focus
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Demonstrates that students and employers are a high priority.

Educational and experiential requirements include:

• Associate Degree.
• American Registry for Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification, with specialties in abdominal and small parts, and/or obstetrics and gynecology.
• Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) or Sonographer (RVS) certification (preferred).
• BLS for the Healthcare Provider.
• Minimum 3 years experience, education, and/or training in current practices of subject.

Language skills, mathematical skills, computer skills, and required certificates, licenses and registrations are also important.