Adjunct Faculty, Radiography Clinical Instructor

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota • Bradenton, FL

7d • $2,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Instructor works closely with the program’s Clinical Coordinator participating in the instruction and evaluation of radiography students at the clinical education sites and the campus radiography laboratory. This individual will also confer with on-site clinical preceptors to maintain consistency of instruction, expectations, and evaluation of students. Applicants are expected to work 20 hours per week either at the affiliated hospitals/clinics or in the program’s campus radiography laboratory. Hospitals/clinics utilized for clinical rotations include but are not limited to: Blake Medical Center, Doctor’s Hospital, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Manatee Memorial Hospital, Manatee Diagnostic Center, Southshore Hospital, Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice, Radiology Associates of Venice and Englewood, Coastal Orthopedics, and Children’s Orthopaedic & Scoliosis Surgery Associates, Tampa. This is an adjunct instructor position and therefore is considered temporary and is contracted as needed. Adjunct Faculty will be paid at a rate of $2000 per 3ILH.

Requirements

• Demonstrated teaching skills and subject knowledge, preferably at the community college level.
• Degree and credit hour requirements must be met in accordance with the criteria for accreditation of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
• Earned degree in Radiologic Technology (B.S., A.S., or A.A.S.)
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience; three or more years preferred
• Must demonstrate effective use of instructional technology and be familiar with current office hardware and software.
• ARRT certification in Radiography
• Florida DOH Radiologic Technologist license (active, unrestricted)
• Must be able to effectively communicate with students, staff and the public.
• The employee is regularly required to touch, handle, feel or reach objects, tools and controls; and verbally communicate with students and co-workers.
• The employee may be frequently required to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Independently transport oneself to various campus locations on a 100-acre campus.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, identification and discernment of colors, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
• Each State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employee is expected to know the College’s mission and goals.
• All State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees will strive to provide outstanding service excellence to everyone they serve including students, the community, and fellow employees in accordance with Pride in Excellence standards as listed: RESPECTFUL Act in a courteous manner Actively listen to gain full understanding Demonstrate awareness of “everything speaks” Show empathy and caring RESPONSIVE Approach people in an inviting and pleasing manner Take ownership of actions and decisions Plan, anticipate, and be forward thinking Answer and return phone calls and emails Use proper communication etiquette Banish the phrase “not my job” Provide assistance to all inquiries and follow through ACCURATE Do it right the first time Be knowledgeable of product and how it interfaces with others Ask probing questions Use resources effectively and efficiently COLLABORATIVE Participate in teams Develop team skill sets Learn available resources to be responsive to your constituents Develop internal and/or external connections
• State College of Florida, Manatee-Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to maintain a neat and professional image at all times.
• State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to work diligently to maintain safe and healthful working conditions, and to adhere to proper operating practices and procedures designed to prevent injuries.
• State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to attend their work assignments and schedules at all times, in accordance with College Rules and Procedures.
• State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to attend College-provided training sessions and meetings when deemed necessary.
• State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota employees are expected to give attention to continuous assessment and improvement of the position’s assigned set of duties and responsibilities.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal background screenings and employment reference checks.

Nice To Haves

• three or more years preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with the clinical coordinator to develop a schedule of clinical visits.
• Visits clinical education sites as assigned and work with students to assess progress.
• Act as a liaison between the college, the program and the clinical education site.
• Facilitates the transfer of didactic knowledge to the clinical setting in either the campus laboratory or a clinical affiliate.
• Confer with on-site clinical preceptors and staff technologists to maintain consistency of instruction, expectations, and evaluation of students.
• Fairly and equitably evaluates students according to SCF protocols.
• Perform competency and random competency evaluations.
• While working with students, provides appropriate performance feedback.
• Confer with on-site clinical preceptors and staff technologists to assess progress of radiography students.
• Utilizing appropriate program forms, provides the Clinical Coordinator with daily or regular written summaries of students’ clinical performance and interactions at the clinical education site.
• Utilizes the faculty input form to notify the clinical coordinator and students of notable clinical performance.
• Immediately notifies Clinical Coordinator of unusual incidents.
• Supplies feedback as requested by the clinical coordinator for student evaluations and conferences.
• Assist in resolving student issues or problems.
• Assist in identifying and training qualified individuals to serve as clinical preceptors and certified evaluators.
• Participates in Clinical Preceptor Workshops and Meetings.
• Assists with laboratory simulations as needed.
• Assist with program maintenance and accreditation as necessary.
• Participates in Student/Faculty Conferences as requested.
• Assists with the annual evaluation of Clinical Preceptor performance using the CI evaluation tool.
• If desired, may teach a radiography course, with approval from program director. While teaching a course, the Clinical Instructor will follow the essential duties and responsibilities as defined in the college’s adjunct faculty job description.

Benefits

• low-cost State of Florida medical, dental, and vision insurance
• tuition scholarships for employees and eligible dependents
• paid life insurance
• employer contributions to the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• paid sick and/or vacation leave in accordance with College policy
• complimentary access to wellness activities
• a four-day work week during June and July for eligible 12-month employees working in the summer
• paid winter break and spring break
• Eligible dependents also have access to our on-campus Collegiate School.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree