Diagnostic Medical Sonography Instructor UFT (Echocardiography) Field 500023

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Saint Cloud, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Cloud Technical & Community College (SCTCC) is seeking a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Instructor (Unlimited Full‑Time) with a specialization in Echocardiography. This position will support the launch and development of a new Diagnostic Medical Sonography program within the Health Sciences division. This position represents SCTCC’s commitment to serving its community by partnering and investing in students as they attain the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to serve the Saint Cloud and surrounding communities. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a commitment to creating a culturally responsive curriculum and environment where students from our diverse community will thrive. This position is a full-time position teaching from approximately mid-August through mid-May. This position is on-site and class times vary but are typically held Monday through Friday . The successful candidate shall collaborate with the program dean to determine the final schedule.

Requirements

Associate degree in sonography.
Three full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid clinical work experience as a diagnostic medical sonographer.
One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.
National certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
Teaching and Learning Competency Requirement course construction (credit course) teaching/instructional methods (credit course) student outcomes assessment/evaluation (credit course) philosophy of community and technical college education (credit or non-credit course)
Faculty shall have a degree in education or three years of successful full-time (or equivalent) teaching experience prior to being hired, or shall be required to complete coursework in the above content areas (or their equivalent) prior to being granted unlimited status. These courses shall be waived for individuals who at the time of hire have: a degree in education, or have documented evidence of successful completion of equivalent coursework in the specified teaching and learning content areas, or have three years of successful, full-time (or equivalent) secondary, postsecondary, industry, or trade apprenticeship teaching experience in the field for which they are being hired. (Procedure 3.32.1 College Faculty Credentialing, Part 5, Subpart B.2)
This course shall be waived for individuals who, at the time of hire, have documented evidence of successful completion of equivalent coursework. (Procedure 3.32.1 College Faculty Credentialing, Part 5, Subpart B.3)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in sonography or related.
Two full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid clinical work experience as a registered adult cardiac sonographer in the professional sonography field.
Registry credentials by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) in the discipline being taught
experience in evaluation, student guidance and in educational theories and techniques
experience in supervision, instruction

Responsibilities

Oversee the structure and daily operation of the echocardiography program
Provide instruction, evaluation of students, documentation of progress, and periodic review of course content
Provide clinical instruction and document the evaluation and progression of clinical performance leading to clinical competence
Be responsible for coordinating and evaluating students’ clinical internship
Facilitate student learning in both classroom and lab settings
Collaborate with colleagues and students, to cultivate an inclusive, equitable, and culturally responsive learning environment
Design and revise the curriculum to meet the needs of ever-changing Echocardiography industry trends
Carries out SCTCC’s Mission to “provide the education, training, and support necessary for equitable participation in our society, economy, and democracy
Engage in college committees and activities in support of SCTCC’s vision to serve as “a community of learners rooted in meaningful relationships where everyone belongs and thrives
Provide holistic support designed to foster student success and the development of students’ engagement in lifelong learning
Support continuous improvement efforts utilizing assessment data to improve student learning by closing equity and institutional performance gaps
Collaborate with faculty colleagues to build and maintain local industry partnerships

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents