Instructor & Program Chair - Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Full-time)

Milwaukee Area Technical College•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Milwaukee Area Technical College is hiring a full-time faculty member to teach and support its Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. Under the direction of the Dean of Healthcare Pathway, the Instructor & Program Chair develops and teaches concepts and strategies for a variety of courses. Teaching may take place at MATC campuses, businesses, community or other sites, and online, with assignments potentially scheduled during the day, evening, or weekend. The full-time faculty workload is a minimum of 32 hours per week; course load and schedule depend on course availability. All work must be conducted in Wisconsin. The role includes classroom and laboratory instruction, curriculum development and review, student advising and assessment, program evaluation, equipment and materials management, collaboration with advisory committees, and participation in departmental and college activities. The position also supports student organizations, recruitment and retention, and relationships with business and industry. The instructor is expected to maintain professional credentials and stay current with trends and technologies in diagnostic medical sonography. The position is available to start with the spring 2027 semester on January 4, 2027. It is a full-time limited-term employment faculty salary position. Salary is based on education and relevant experience, assigned according to the applicable salary schedule, and prorated based on the start date. Prior to employment, candidates must satisfactorily complete Healthcare Pathway health-screen requirements, including a criminal background check, drug test, and immunization verification. Selected candidates must prepare and present an interactive theory lesson and simulated teaching demonstration lasting 10 minutes as part of the interview process; this may be conducted in person or virtually.

Requirements

Meet one of the following educational requirements: a bachelor's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Imaging, or a health-related discipline plus a certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography; or a bachelor's degree in any discipline plus an associate degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Imaging, or a health-related discipline and a certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography; or an associate degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or Medical Imaging and seven years of experience as a Registered Sonographer.
Have at least two years of full-time-equivalent (4,000 hours) experience as a registered sonographer.
In addition to the occupational experience requirement, have either at least one year of work experience within the last five years or two years of post-secondary teaching Diagnostic Medical Sonography coursework within the last five years. The posting defines one year of teaching as two full-time semesters or four part-time semesters.
Hold a current ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer license with Abdomen (AB) and Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) specialties.
To teach DMS221 Sonographic Physics 1 and DMS222 Sonographic Physics 2, submit proof of passing the ARDMS Sonography Principles and Instrumentation Examination (SPI).
Meet Healthcare Pathway pre-employment health-screen requirements, including a criminal background check, drug test, and immunization verification.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Have knowledge of assessment of student academic competency attainment and embrace and demonstrate MATC Standards of Teaching Excellence in the development and delivery of instruction.
Have experience with email, telephone/voicemail systems, and Microsoft Office Suite or Google Suite.
Be able to teach according to course availability and assigned schedule, which may include in-person, online, or hybrid instruction during daytime, evening, or weekend hours; all work must be conducted in Wisconsin.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching experience is preferred.
Experience teaching and/or developing curriculum in a variety of classroom environments, including in-person and online.
Ability to develop and maintain current curriculum.
Working knowledge of computers and software related to the instructional area, including MS Office/Google Suite, data systems, mobile technologies, web-conference tools, and social networking; knowledge of or willingness to learn Blackboard or a similar learning management system.
Knowledge or experience with engaged and service learning.
Experience with or willingness to learn online information management systems used for student advising, programs, grading, class schedules, and rosters.
Experience with Blackboard or other web-based course-management systems.
Experience with technology-based instructional delivery systems, including SMART symposium, interactive touch-screen monitors, LCD projectors, DVD players, or other classroom technology.
Experience with emerging technologies such as social networking applications.

Responsibilities

Prepare for and deliver instruction and perform teaching-related activities.
Manage the classroom and laboratory.
Develop curriculum and monitor and revise it as appropriate to maintain course effectiveness; assist with program and department evaluation.
Manage equipment, supplies, and materials.
Assess student performance and student learning outcomes.
Advise students on academic issues.
Collaborate with the advisory committee in the program or department area.
Attend departmental and institutional meetings and participate in department and advisory meetings and college functions.
Promote the education and training program or department and participate in efforts to recruit and retain students and promote educational opportunities at MATC.
Support student organizations and activities.
Develop relationships with business and industry.
Complete program or department evaluation and follow-up, including quality review assessment and implementation.
Maintain certification, continue professional development, and stay current with trends and technologies in the field.
Develop or participate in course and curriculum development in traditional, non-traditional, and online formats; participate in staff development.
Conduct open labs when necessary.
Perform other related duties as assigned.