Part-time Faculty: Radiologic Technology Instructor

Lakeland Community College•Kirtland, OH

About The Position

The Radiologic Technology Instructor works with the program director and clinical coordinator to track students’ time, competencies, and evaluations at clinical education sites. The position requires two days per week (16 hours) and travel from the college to clinical education sites. There may also be opportunities to teach in the classroom and lab, providing instruction and leading discussions in the instructor’s radiographic specialty. The instructor prepares and maintains course outlines and objectives; instructs and evaluates students; reports student progress; participates in assessment and periodic course-material reviews; and maintains current professional knowledge and competence through continuing development. The instructor supports student clinical rotations, addresses student concerns, maintains accurate records, submits reports and forms on time, and serves as a professional role model. The role also includes participating in scheduled meetings and maintaining health requirements and clinical onboarding required by clinical sites.

Requirements

At least an associate degree.
Academic and/or professional certification and registration in Radiography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Knowledge of course development, instruction, evaluation, and academic advising.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with students, staff, faculty, and clinical education site staff.
Ability to address student needs and resolve issues with diplomacy and tact.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including questioning, listening, and demonstrating concern and respect for others.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Highly organized and detail oriented.
High degree of integrity and commitment to complying with policies, regulations, and codes of conduct governing job responsibilities.
Computer literacy, including working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Familiarity with Blackboard.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain course outlines and objectives.
Instruct and evaluate students and report their progress.
Participate in the assessment process, as appropriate.
Participate in periodic review and revision of course materials.
Maintain current knowledge of the professional discipline, as appropriate.
Maintain professional expertise and competence through continuing professional development.
Work with clinical education sites to track student rotations and ensure they are fair and equitable.
Address student issues promptly, communicating them to the program director and clinical coordinator.
Keep accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested timelines.
Discuss students’ concerns or problems related to clinical learning and satisfactory progress.
Serve as a professional role model and help students develop values, attitudes, and ideals appropriate to a radiologic technologist.
Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with the program director or designee.
Maintain health requirements and complete clinical onboarding required by clinical sites.
As opportunities arise, provide classroom and lab instruction and lead discussions in the instructor’s radiographic specialty.
Perform other duties as assigned.