Cardiovascular Ultrasound PT Adjunct Faculty/ Lab Instructor
About The Position
The Cardiovascular Ultrasound Faculty / Lab Instructor is a part-time position responsible for providing high-quality instruction and guidance to students in the cardiovascular ultrasound discipline. This role involves fostering an engaging learning environment, facilitating student success, and delivering effective instruction that aligns with approved syllabi, guidelines, and program standards. The faculty member is expected to model professionalism in dress, action, and communication, empowering students to achieve their academic goals and prepare them for the medical workforce. The position can be on campus, remote, or hybrid as permitted by the Director of Education.
Requirements
- Must have a minimum of four years of related practical work experience in the subject area(s) taught.
- Possess a related degree at least at the same level as the course the faculty member is teaching.
- Maintain current certification(s) with American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography license or CCI and all continuing education requirements set by Smith Chason College in the fields being taught and provide school copies of all the above on a yearly basis.
- Maintain an active CPR/BLS certifications.
- Knowledge of ECG, Stress Echo and Pedoff probe scanning procedures.
- Possess a sound knowledge and understanding of the professional career paths and demands of employers in the field(s) in which they teach.
- Must have strong technical skills including all computer applications, internet research, database management, and analytical skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experienced with Canvas or related LMS usage for instruction (assignments, quizzes, discussion boards, gradebook, modules) is preferred.
- Online, hybrid, remote or blended teaching experience is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain up-to-date syllabi for didactic and practical courses, aligning with program objectives and industry standards.
- Deliver high-quality lectures, optimize instructional resources, and set clear expectations for students.
- Provide instructions and demonstrations on ergonomics, knobology, anatomy and scanning of organs and related pathologies using current references and handbooks.
- Assist students with questions about protocols, procedures and policies, and provide constructive feedback.
- Demonstrate respect and empathy towards students, acknowledging and accommodating their diverse personal differences and educational needs.
- Maintain clean and organized labs with student assistance, preparing them for a professional environment.
- Prepare and maintain labs, ensuring the proper functioning of instructional equipment, including ordering supplies and reporting any dysfunction in a timely manner to a Program Director.
- Maintain accurate academic and attendance records, submit grades promptly, and report academic success issues to the Program Director/DOE using the appropriate forms and procedures.
- Maintain a record of students’ completion of required lab hours before the end of each course.
- Adhere to the educational institutions policies and professional codes of conduct, respecting confidentiality and upholding ethical standards.
- Incorporate team-based learning strategies, participate in faculty meetings, engage in professional development and foster an inclusive and diverse learning environment.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by Campus Director, Director of Education, and Program Director.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
