Sonography Instructor -Cardiovascular

Job Title: DMS Instructor -Cardiovascular

Summary: An instructor facilitates meaningful learning of the course competencies in the curriculum and proactively supports all facets of the learning environment. S/He provides education through excellence in learning-centered instruction that will enable graduates to fulfill the evolving needs of the marketplace. S/He encourages a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning and ethics as well as personal and professional development. Incumbent must assure that (College) philosophy: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion - is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Key Job Elements:Instructor

· Provides competency-based education which aligns with the College model of curricula as well as supports the College style of system delivery.

· Designs and delivers excellence of class instruction through the development of instructional plans to meet course competencies, the development of activities which support lesson objectives, and delivers the instruction as approved.

· Enables the achievement of pre-described exit competencies for student achievement and evaluation of learning by providing instruction which fosters competencies and establishes student performance criteria and evaluation.

· Delivers excellence in learning-centered instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement as well as effectively planning and preparing for classes and student success.

· Provides weekly feedback to students, taking special care to provide comprehensive feedback at the conclusion of the mid-term mark, providing struggling students with opportunities to improve.

· Promotes student success by showing flexibility in style and work schedule as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and students and engaging students in the learning process.

· Manages the learning environment through keeping accurate records, taking attendance, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing school/campus academic and attendance policies.

· Attends a majority of general faculty, departmental, and school-wide meetings.

· Contributes service to the campus by actively participating on at least one special project committee each year.

· Relates professional/life/industry experience to learning by the continuation of professional/technical skills development, the introduction of industry perspective into courses, and the active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities.

· Answers questions related to program content that may impact curriculum and delivery of objectives for courses. Also attends Program Advisory Committee meetings one a year to the program for which the expertise is appropriate.

· Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements; Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Accountability:

Education/Experience:

· Proficiency in teaching methodology, supervision, instruction, evaluation, and guidance

· Appropriate credential(s) specific to the concentrations offered

· The equivalent of three years full-time professional experience as a general Sonographer, cardiac Sonographer, pediatric cardiac Sonographer and /or vascular technologist. Full-time is defined as 35 hours per week

· An academic degree no lower than an associate’s degree and at least equal to that for which the graduates are being prepared

· Vascular Certification preferred, in addition to Abdomen and OB, or at least be able sit for certification. A certificate, degree, or post secondary education and relative experience to meet state (TWC) and accreditation requirements.

Skills:

· Ability to communicate abstract and concrete concepts to individuals in both written and oral form.

· Ability to quickly establish rapport with students and to maintain positive relationships with students, continuing seeking to promote and provide opportunities for student success.

· Ability to adapt classroom management style and communication style to engage various personalities inside and outside the classroom environment.

· Able to prepare lesson plans, syllabi, tests, worksheets and other teaching materials with minimal supervision, seeking to provide multiple opportunities for student engagement and success.

· Must be willing to work long hours, including morning, evening, and afternoon course shifts when applicable providing specialty program tutoring and review for testing/certification (e.g. DMS).

· Must be comfortable with various computer software programs, including presentation and word processing software and email.

· Must be comfortable utilizing technology in the classroom, including computers, and projectors, always seeking to use technology to enhance the student experience in the classroom.

· Must be able to familiarize self with new technology and approaches as opportunities present themselves.

· Ability to provide potential solutions to problems as well as to listen to potential solutions and implement/guide implementation of decided upon strategies, particularly issues dealing with student success, remediation, and tutoring.

Abilities:

· Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines.

· Ability to develop a professional rapport with diverse school/campus constituents and be willing to following College and regulatory policies, procedures, and practices.

· Ability to develop and complete projects without continued direct supervision

· Ability to learn from students’ participation and demonstrate fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and shows compassion without being ineffectual

Accountability:

· Meet education metrics within courses taught: attendance, non-returns, monthly continuing student persistence, student satisfaction survey results, testing/certification and monthly new student persistence if applicable.

· New course preparation and implementation when required by program or new textbook; academic compliance and accreditation.

· Participation in on-going professional development activities and campus sponsored in service trainings.