Adjunct Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Cardiovascular Sonography from an accredited program or university.
• Must have educational qualifications to teach in subject area or have documented specialty education/experience to meet tested experience requirements, as per the Higher Learning Commission’s publication on Determining Qualified Faculty and provide leadership in an academic discipline and/or degree program.
• Must possess a minimum of two years, full-time experience as a registered sonographer.
• Must possess a valid registry with the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) in: Adult Echocardiography (RDCS or RCS).
• Must possess a current licensure/certification in Adult Echocardiography.
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license for travel in state to clinical sites.
• Teaching Competence – Must be able to create lesson plans, content, presentations, ancillary materials, and assignments to effectively transform information to knowledge for students; have the ability to assess student learning and progress.
• Communication skills – Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English. Requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, students, using tact, discretion, and independent judgment.
• Computer skills – Must be demonstrably proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), as well as e-mail and Internet.
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Cardiovascular Sonography from an accredited program or university.
• Certification in Vascular Sonography
• Additional certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

• Coordinates clinical and or lab learning experiences, including coordination of preceptors and clinical affiliates.
• Manages the clinical, lab, and classroom components of program including assignments and documentation.
• Helps establish and maintain a master plan of clinical and or lab rotations for students.
• Prepares, presents, and evaluates didactic, laboratory, and clinical content in Cardiovascular Sonography.
• Maintains student and course records according to university and accreditation (HLC) standards.
• Prepare candidates for the national registry exams while seeking to achieve pass rates above the state and national average.
• Reviews, maintains, and evaluates clinical, lab and classroom curriculum.
• Conducts Clinical and site visits per industry standards.
• Assists with clinical affiliate contracts and upkeep.
• Maintains documented, current student immunization records and/or required clinical and lab safety records (NESA) for the clinical and lab portions of the program.
• Assists the Program Director/Department Chair in developing, reviewing, and updating the clinical, lab, and didactic educational objectives and competencies.
• Actively engages in retention activities including effective communication, with both students and the Program Director/Department Chair, regarding student attendance and overall individual clinical, lab, and classroom progress.
• Remains current with theory and practice in the profession.
• Alerts the Program Director/Department Chair of any illegal and/or unethical behavior concerning a student or students.
• Provides annual documentation of continuing medical educational (CME) professional growth, as necessitated by the associated national registering agency requirement.
• Participates in an active advisory board for degree program.
• Follows patient care safety guidelines and protocols.
• Maintain student and course records with updates on the learning management system.
• Maintain and file current course outlines, objectives and grading procedures for all courses.
• Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
• Completes all mandatory training.
• Fulfill all requirements as noted in the Adjunct Handbook.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.