Cardiovascular Instructor

Institute for Business and Tec•San Jose, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

All faculty members uphold the IBT commitment to operating with integrity and complying with laws, regulations, accreditation standards, policies, and our company values as they seek to help students succeed in their pursuit of an educational experience that prepares them for the workforce. All faculty members assist students in meeting their academic and career goals by providing an engaging teaching and learning environment utilizing sound pedagogical teaching strategies based on approved syllabi. Faculty provide appropriate and effective instruction, stay current in the scholarship and practice of their discipline and teaching methodology, support academic quality standards, and demonstrate a commitment to student retention and success. The faculty are responsible for helping to create and maintain a student-centered learning environment based on a culture of student learning assessment at the course, program, and institutional level. All faculty members, including full-time, part-time, and adjunct/temporary, are governed by the HR policies.

Requirements

The equivalent of three years full-time clinical experience, as a general sonographer, cardiac sonographer, and/or vascular technologist
An academic degree, not lower than an associate degree, and at least equal to that for which students in the program are being prepared
Graduated from an accredited program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or equivalent
Meet Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) and programmatic accreditation educational and experiential qualifications.
Dependable with the ability to respond to requests for service and assistance.
Ability to work in a team environment, balances team and individual responsibilities.
Displays willingness to make decisions.
Ability to convey information clearly and effectively to others. This includes the ability to choose the appropriate method or methods of communication.
Ability to complete all job requirements in allotted time.
Displays and promotes high standards of ethical conduct and behaviors consistent with organizational and government standards. Represents Las Vegas College in a positive and professional manner both inside and outside the organization.
Displays an organized and result-oriented approach, and motivation to perform without extensive direction.
Displays high quality of work and level of accuracy.
Demonstrates the ability to use creative, positive solution-oriented approach to address problems.
Understanding of educational environments including the needs of adult learners
Ability to provide a positive and effective learning environment
Dedication, motivation, and enthusiasm for teaching
Cardiac and/or Vascular certification through ARDMS
Minimum three years of experience as a sonographer
Must hold at least an associate degree in Cardio and/or Vascular Sonography

Responsibilities

Instruct assigned courses in accordance with course competencies/objectives.
Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies.
Academically coach, guide, mentor, monitor progress, and empower students to achieve optimum success.
Teach classes based on assigned schedule and modality according to IBT faculty expectations and complete all related teaching administrative responsibilities such as attendance taking, final grade submission, etc.
Support student retention and success with full participation in all IBT retention initiatives, fully utilizing all provided system tools.
Manage classroom teaching conditions and environment through active instructor presence in order to promote a positive classroom environment.
Maintain lab equipment.
Stay informed and up to date with industry standards and incorporate into program offerings accordingly.
Assign grades for students.
Communicate effectively with program chair, staff, and peers.
Demonstrate evidence of professional growth and academic currency and maintain valid practice certifications and licensure as appropriate for the discipline/vocation/profession.
The distribution of a faculty member’s comprehensive assignment will vary in accordance with department, division, and/or regional needs and faculty expertise. Decisions regarding courses taught, teaching locations, and class schedule are determined by the Campus/Program Academic Leader or Dean or his/her proxy.
Faculty may also be required to perform externship activities for their designated program. (where appropriate). Duties include: Review and approval of appropriate Externship site.
Provide and orient the site as to expectations and what externship entails.
Provide oversight of the practicum experience as needed.
Ensure appropriate and sufficient evaluation of student achievement in the practicum experience.
Other duties as assigned