Diagnostic Medical Sonography PT Adjunct Faculty- Specialty in MSK Remote

Smith Chason College•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Faculty member provides instruction and guidance to students in the general ultrasound discipline, creating an engaging learning environment and supporting student success. The faculty member delivers instruction aligned with approved syllabi, guidelines, and program standards, collaborates with department colleagues, and models professionalism in dress, actions, and communication. The role helps students achieve their academic goals and prepare for careers in the medical workforce. The position is part-time and remote, with a specialty in musculoskeletal sonography. Faculty members support the college’s Culture of Care by building community, recognizing students’ diverse circumstances and needs, offering assistance, encouraging safe and cooperative problem-solving, and holding students to standards that prepare them for successful careers.

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 for the fields taught; provide the school with copies annually.
Maintain active CPR/BLS certification.
Knowledge and understanding of professional career paths and employer expectations in the fields 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 with others in person or by phone/computer.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
Answer student questions about protocols, procedures, and policies, and provide constructive feedback.
Treat students with respect and empathy, recognizing and accommodating diverse personal differences and educational needs.
Maintain clean, organized labs with student assistance and prepare 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 concerns and code-of-conduct violations to the Program Director or Director of Education using the 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 career-readiness standards.