Instructor/Clinical Coordinator - Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

Kentucky Community and Technical College System • Russell Springs, KY

134d • Onsite

About The Position

Somerset Community College invites applications for a full-time Instructor/Clinical Coordinator - Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Because the program operates in a hybrid format and students attend courses at both the Laurel Campus and the Russell Center, the Clinical Coordinator will be expected to travel between locations as needed and to clinical sites.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from an accredited university or college
• Credentialed sonographer in the appropriate specialty area(s): RDMS or ARRT(S) credentialed (Abdomen/Obstetrics Gynecology)
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in diagnostic medical sonography
• Demonstrated knowledge of current sonography practices and standards
• Effective communication, organizational, and instructional skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university or college in a relevant field
• Prior teaching or clinical instruction experience
• Experience coordinating clinical education or working with student placements

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical education experiences, including student placements, schedules, and site assignments
• Supervise students in clinical settings to ensure safe, ethical, and competent practice
• Evaluate student clinical performance and maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
• Serve as the primary liaison between the program and affiliated clinical sites
• Maintain and manage Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) with clinical partners
• Ensure clinical sites meet program expectations and accreditation requirements
• Deliver lecture and laboratory instruction in assigned DMS courses
• Develop, organize, and update course materials to reflect current clinical practice and standards
• Assess student learning using a variety of evaluation methods
• Provide academic advising, mentoring, and support to students
• Assist in maintaining compliance with accreditation standards
• Participate in program assessment, curriculum review, and continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Contribute to documentation and reporting required for accreditation and institutional effectiveness
• Actively participate in college committees, program meetings, and institutional initiatives
• Engage in professional development to maintain clinical and instructional competency
• Support recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives
• Collaborate with faculty, administration, and community partners to enhance program outcomes
• Participate in education leadership activities
• Participate in internal service activities (serve on college and systemwide committees and participate in meetings)
• Participate in external service (activities performed in the community)
• Perform other program duties as assigned

Benefits

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree