Radiography Faculty/Academic Coordinator, Radiography Program

Prince George's Community College•Largo, MD

46d

About The Position

Responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of all learning activities in any given course. The instructor must remain current in the discipline area and continually explore teaching methods and strategies to engage learners, organize and plan instructional content that accommodates diverse learning styles, and devise appropriate assessment tools that monitor student learning outcomes. The instructor is also responsible for participating in related activities to include professional development, curriculum design, and other activities that contribute to the department, division, and College. The instructor performs all other duties as directed by the Department Chair, Division Dean, EVP/Provost, or the President or designee. Under the direction of the department chair, the Academic Coordinator of the Radiography Program/Allied Health Department shall serve the department by supporting the department chair in carrying out the responsibilities related to one or more disciplines to ensure timely and effective operations, and provide administrative academic support to the department. This support includes assisting the department chair with the hiring, orientation, and evaluation of adjunct faculty, course scheduling, program review and student and program-level data analysis, accreditation processes (as appropriate), and the management of student requests/concerns/complaints. The Academic Coordinator will actively promote and advocate for College's implementation of guided pathways and maintain a focus on ensuring academic rigor and student success, by providing effective organization and management of assigned tasks.

Requirements

Master's degree in a related field or a master's degree in any field plus fifteen (15) graduate level credits in the field in which you are teaching
Three years' clinical experience in a professional discipline required
Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification and registration.
Current or eligible for Maryland State license to practice as a medical radiation technologist.
Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment. A signed authorization for the release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview.
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls.
Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.

Nice To Haves

Two years' experience as an instructor in a JRCERT accredited program preferred
Experience implementing high-impact teaching practices preferred

Responsibilities

Participates in didactic and/or clinical instruction, as appropriate.
Plan, organize, and teach curriculum content in support of course outcomes.
Using applicable technology and andragogical principles, teach course content via an appropriate delivery format (may include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote instruction).
Complete mandated institutional trainings and professional development as required
Follow department and division requirements for preparing a course syllabus
Facilitate appropriate instructional activities that promote student engagement and learning.
Evaluate student performance using assessment tools as directed by the department, where appropriate; inform students in a timely manner of their progress
Provide an orientation at the first- class meeting to include (as applicable) an overview of the course syllabus, an outline of course objectives, course requirements, attendance policy, grading system, textbook(s), and supplemental materials.
Notify students of key dates and course adjustments
Comply with attendance and grading requirements as established for the course (may include maintaining an up-to-date electronic grade book, and entering final grades by the established due date).
Maintain accurate class records; submit required class records by the established due date
Participate in departmental evaluation and course assessment processes as directed.
Follow department and division requirements for maintaining office hours, and referring students to appropriate resources.
Respond to student emails and phone calls within 48 hours with the exception of weekends and holidays. Maintain regular communication with students. Use the assigned PGCC email for communication with the department and with students.
Submit annual program budgets to and work closely with the appropriate Department Chair, Program Coordinator, Director or Program Director on the development of annual division budgets for approval by the Dean, if applicable
Attend all required meetings.
Engage in appropriate and relevant service to the college and to the department (e.g., search committees, faculty committees, etc.)
Maintain the currency and relevance of all learning resources for the courses, especially but not limited to OER's;
Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.
Assures effective program operations.
Assumes leadership for ongoing program accreditation and assessment processes; serves as the primary point of contact between the college/program and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Assumes leadership role for continued development of the program.
Maintains current knowledge of the professional discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development.
Participates in budget planning.
Assist the department chair in the hiring, orientation, and evaluation -adjunct faculty, ensuring a commitment to the affirmative action and diversity goals of the College.
Assist the department chair in ensuring adjunct faculty complete required College professional development; report outcomes to the department chair and divisional administration.
Assemble faculty, student, and program data (enrollment, retention, and graduation) that relate to student success; identify strengths and areas of concern and suggest actions plan. Write follow-up department reports, as needed.
Work with the department chair to coordinate assessment activities across the department and ensure compliance with processes, procedures, and deadlines.
Promote the use of Open Education Resources (OERs).
Assist in coordinating textbook selections and/or access to OERs.
Provide updates about course/program changes for communication to areas across the College that are essential to student success.
Collaborate with department coordinators within departments and across Teaching, Learning, and Student Success to create class schedules that meet student needs and maximize resources.
Recommend discipline-specific internal and external professional development opportunities for full-time and adjunct faculty.
Serve as the liaison to chair, associate dean, and dean for communicating and recommending resolution of adjunct faculty concerns and the resolution of student concerns to include course waivers, exemptions, and substitutions.
Maintain accurate records of adjunct, student, and departmental issues and subsequent resolutions.
Support a collaborative teaching and learning and student engagement environment.
Assist the department chair, as needed, in the day-to-day operations of the department.
Assist the department chair in faculty observations, as required and/or needed.
Assist the department chair in the development of mentoring partnerships between and among full time and adjunct faculty.
Assist the department chair in the development of academic partnerships between and among division faculty, faculty in feeder high schools, and four-year transfer institutions to ensure maximum course articulation for students.
Assist department chair with agenda-setting and preparation for department meetings.