Diagnostic Medical Sonography Faculty
About The Position
The role of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Faculty member is to provide high-quality instruction and guidance to students in the general ultrasound discipline. Smith Chason College faculty members play a vital role in fostering an engaging learning environment and facilitating student success. A DMS faculty member is responsible for delivering effective instruction that aligns with approved syllabi, guidelines, and program standards, while collaborating with department team members. Additionally, DMS faculty are expected to model professionalism in dress, conduct, and communication. Overall, DMS faculty will empower students to achieve their academic goals and prepare them for a successful future in the medical workforce.
Requirements
- Must have a minimum of four years of practical work experience in the relevant subject area(s) and possess a degree at least at the same level as the course being taught.
- Maintain current certification(s) with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography and meet all continuing education requirements set by Smith Chason College, providing copies of these certifications to the school annually.
- Maintain active CPR/BLS certification.
- Exhibit strong technical skills, including proficiency in computer applications, internet research, database management, and analytical skills.
- Experience with Canvas or similar Learning Management Systems (LMS) for instruction, including assignments, quizzes, discussion boards, gradebook, and modules, is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with online, hybrid, remote, or blended teaching methods is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Review course syllabus and establish due dates with students on the first day of class.
- Provide instruction and demonstrations on ergonomics, knobology, anatomy, and scanning techniques using current references and handbooks.
- Assist students with questions about protocols, procedures, and policies, providing constructive feedback and support.
- Demonstrate respect and empathy towards students, acknowledging and accommodating their diverse personal differences and educational needs.
- Maintain clean and organized labs with student assistance, ensuring the proper functioning of instructional equipment, including ordering supplies and reporting any malfunctions promptly to the Program Director.
- Maintain a record of students’ completion of required lab hours before the end of each course.
- Monitor student progress, report academic success issues and code of conduct violations to the Program Director using appropriate forms and procedures.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Campus Director, Director of Education, and Program Director.
Benefits
- top-notch healthcare, vision, and dental benefits for eligible employees
- Faculty and employee development courses, including CMEs, are available for continuous learning.
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Education Level
Associate degree
