Adjunct, Pediatric Echocardiography

Alvin College•Alvin College, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Part-Time Faculty Pool for available assignments during the academic year. Applications are considered throughout the academic year and reviewed based on departmental needs. Should a review of your application result in the intent to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email for an interview. In order to maintain SACSCOC compliance, it is required you upload a copy of your transcripts for ALL degrees conferred. APPLICATION STATUS Your application status will be updated throughout the review process. If your application is still in progress, your application has not been reviewed by the hiring department. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include working days, evenings and/or weekends. May require travel to our main campus in Alvin and/or to various offsite locations, including local high schools in Alvin, Danbury, Manvel and Pearland and to Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities in Richmond, Rosharon or Lake Jackson. Fingerprinting is a requirement for the local ISD's per Texas Education Agency. ACC will reimburse the estimated cost of $50, if applicable. Requires the provision of official transcripts and/or certifications within (30) days of hire. Applicants with academic credentials from non-U.S. accredited institutions are required to have their coursework evaluated in terms of U.S. "equivalency." All international credential evaluations must be conducted by one of the companies affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES®) in order to be considered for a faculty position. Applicants bear the responsibility of requesting, paying associated fees, and obtaining an original transcript evaluation for submission to the Office of Human Resources. Please refer to the NACES® website for further information (www.naces.org). Alvin College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, or any other basis prohibited by law. This is a security sensitive position and requires a criminal history and/or motor vehicle records check.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or higher in Sonography
Current credentials in Pediatric Echocardiography
Two (2) years full-time, non-teaching experience in Pediatric Echocardiography
Current CME’s for registry, TB screen, immunizations and CPR certification
Working knowledge of Blackboard course management system
Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, as well as intermediate computer skills
Must be familiar with interactive teaching methods and instruction via the Internet

Nice To Haves

Certification in multiple modalities
Bilingual – English/Spanish

Responsibilities

Responsible for following JRCDMS guidelines for Pediatric Echocardiography concentration
Responsible for maintaining clinical relationships with pediatric echocardiography affiliations
Instructs and supervise a diverse population of students in the classroom at various times and locations
Possesses a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence
Demonstrates effective communication skills, both written and oral
Prepares and utilizes a course syllabus and assessments for each course using guidelines established by the institution
Maintains current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilizes a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources
Assists in the recruitment and retention of students
Advises students in academic matters or refers students to appropriate resources
Assesses students’ performance through a range of measurement activities and keeps them informed of their progress in a timely manner
Engages students face-to-face and through electronic communications
Utilizes technology to facilitate learning and to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others
Assists in the development, distribution and collection of assessments for courses and program objectives
Builds positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, college administration, and the community
Submits timely college reports and forms to the appropriate divisions and departments
Provides recommendations to the Instructional Dean, Department Chair, and appropriate college committees regarding curriculum, instruction and division operations
Exhibits a commitment to lifelong learning through participation in professional development activities
Adheres to Alvin College’s policies and procedures
Attends institutional meetings as required
Other duties as assigned