Diagnostic Medical Sonography PT Adjunct Faculty/ Lab Faculty Specialty in MSK Remote

Smith Chason College | WCUI School of Medical Imaging | Smith Chason School of Nursing•Phoenix, AZ

4d•$25 - $48•Hybrid

About The Position

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Faculty member provides high-quality instruction and guidance to students in the general ultrasound discipline. Faculty foster an engaging learning environment and facilitate student success by delivering instruction aligned with approved syllabi, guidelines, and program standards, while collaborating with department colleagues. The role models professionalism in dress, conduct, and communication and helps students achieve their academic goals and prepare for careers in the medical workforce. The position is part-time or full-time and may be on campus or hybrid as permitted by the Campus Director. It reports to the Program Director. Faculty support the college’s Culture of Care by building community, recognizing students’ differing circumstances and educational needs, identifying areas where students need help, encouraging safe conversations toward cooperative solutions, and holding students to standards that support career success.

Requirements

At least four years of related practical work experience in the subject area(s) taught.
A related degree at least at the same level as the course being taught.
Maintain current American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography certification(s) and meet Smith Chason College continuing education requirements in the fields taught; provide the school with copies annually.
Maintain active CPR/BLS certification.
Sound knowledge and understanding of professional career paths and employer expectations in the field(s) taught.
Strong technical skills, including computer applications, internet research, database management, and analytical skills.
Ability to stand and/or sit for prolonged periods.
Ability to independently move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and other office machinery and perform repetitive motions.
Sufficient hearing and speaking ability to communicate in person or by phone or computer.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Canvas or a related learning management system for instruction, including assignments, quizzes, discussion boards, gradebooks, and modules.
Online, hybrid, remote, or blended teaching experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Review the 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, and provide constructive feedback.
Treat students with respect and empathy, acknowledging and accommodating their personal differences and educational needs.
Maintain clean and organized labs with student assistance, preparing students for a professional environment.
Prepare and maintain labs; ensure instructional equipment functions properly, order supplies, and promptly report malfunctions to a Program Director.
Track students’ completion of required lab hours before the end of each course.
Monitor student progress and report academic success issues and code of conduct violations to the Program Director or Director of Education using appropriate forms and procedures.
Provide feedback on protocols and teaching materials.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Campus Director, Director of Education, and Program Director.
Create a sense of community in interactions and communications with students, identify problem areas and offer assistance, encourage safe conversations for cooperative solutions, and hold students to standards and goals that support career success.