Echocardiography Instructor

El Paso Community College•El Paso, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Echocardiography Instructor provides instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the College. In-person work on campus is an essential function. This is an anticipated faculty opening for a tenure-track position, with annual academic-year employment contracts leading toward tenure consideration during the fifth year of employment. Depending on College needs, the instructor may be required to teach at multiple campuses during a semester. The hiring committee may offer the position as a Lecturer position, and an additional Lecturer position may be offered from the applicant pool if a full-time Lecturer vacancy arises during the hiring process. The instructor delivers and evaluates courses, develops and revises curriculum and instructional materials, advises students, participates in departmental and College activities and governance, and supports the College’s mission to serve the community. The position is security-sensitive and requires a criminal background check. Applicants must submit an online EPCC employment application by the announced deadline, along with copies of academic transcripts and the RDCS registry card. Required academic credentials must be complete at the time of application.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Echocardiography or Cardiac Sonography.
Three years of work experience, exclusive of teaching.
Current Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer—Adult Echocardiography (RDCS) (AE) credential from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
Experience teaching in the discipline.
Experience or ability to teach at the community college level.
Experience or ability to incorporate technology into the classroom.
Submit a transcript showing completed coursework and conferred degrees; the candidate must be fully qualified at the time of application.
Upload academic transcripts and the RDCS registry card with the application; applications missing either will not be considered.
Academic coursework and degrees must be from an accredited college or university, or appropriately certified as recognized in the institution’s home country. Foreign transcripts must include a full word-for-word English translation by a current NACES member and an evaluation of U.S. equivalency.
Submit an online EPCC Application for Employment by the announced deadline.
The successful candidate must furnish documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before employment.
The successful applicant must undergo a criminal background check as permitted or required by applicable law and College policies.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related major, in addition to an Associate’s degree in Echocardiography and three years of work experience exclusive of teaching.
A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Adhere to approved course syllabi and provide students with a syllabus by the end of the first week, explaining course requirements, objectives, how objectives will be attained, and evaluation methods.
Use appropriate teaching methods for students with varying educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
Enable students to assess their own progress and provide reasonable opportunities to master course objectives.
Develop and revise curriculum and instructional materials; submit syllabi or addendums to the Division Office by the end of the first week of class.
Assist in selecting textbooks and other instructional materials.
Evaluate curriculum and assess student learning outcomes.
Post and maintain office hours according to institutional guidelines.
Serve as an academic advisor and provide appropriate leadership and supervision in student activities.
Provide opportunities for students to evaluate instruction and arrange submission of evaluations to the designated office.
Participate in divisional and departmental responsibilities, including proposing programs and projects and helping lead their implementation.
Participate on committees and contribute to College governance through active committee service.
Collaborate with faculty to accomplish the goals of the discipline, division, and College.
Attend scheduled discipline and division activities during the academic year, except when they conflict with a regularly scheduled teaching assignment or an activity approved by the Dean, Director, or Associate Vice President.
Assist in evaluating and selecting faculty, laboratory assistants, and other discipline or program staff.
Participate in faculty orientation, professional development seminars, and activities that enhance professional development; maintain professional awareness and growth.
Support the community college’s mission to serve the community and perform other appropriate duties as assigned or directed.
Assist with ongoing discipline or program activities, including registration, class scheduling, faculty assignments, student recruitment, selection of off-campus instructional or clinical sites, accreditation preparation, needs assessments, advisory committee activities, and budgets.