Description

Are you interested in building a career that makes a difference and creates a legacy? Parker University, the fourth-fastest growing college in Texas and the fastest-growing college in Dallas, is currently searching for an Lab Coordinator/Instructor in our Diagnostic Sonography Program to join our rapidly expanding team! We are seeking individuals who desire to use their unique skills to innovate and make an impact.

The Diagnostic Sonography Lab Coordinator/Instructor will teach didactic, laboratory and clinical courses in a manner that enables student learning and mastery of course material in the Diagnostic Sonography program. The assistant clinical coordinator must be responsible for assisting with coordinating clinical education with didactic education as assigned by the program director. Assists with evaluating and ensuring the effectiveness of the clinical affiliate/clinical education centers. Responsibilities include coordination, instruction, and evaluation.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provides proper use of equipment, and safety procedures
• Maintains quality of laboratory operations
• Maintains and oversees supplies and equipment inventories
• Provides lab curriculum and schedules to students, and maintains and prepares documentation and reports on student lab progress
• Prepare and maintain course outlines and objectives, instruct and evaluate students and report progress in a timely manner.
• Submit final grades in a timely manner as instructed by the Program Director.
• Maintain interest, involvement with, and stay current with the scientific research in their respective instructional disciplines.
• Teach core factual information and differentiate opinion from fact so the student can make the appropriate distinction.
• Administer student/faculty evaluation forms to classes as directed by the Program Director.
• Assist in Identifying and establishing new sites for clinical education that provides the best match with the program’s mission and philosophy; and opportunities for the application of concepts presented in the classroom
• Assist with coordinating student clinical rotation placement, complete clinical affiliate site visits and evaluations
• Collaborate with the Program Director in periodic review, program planning/development, evaluation/revision of course materials in order to improve the quality of instruction and delivery methods.
• Keep and maintain the confidentiality of course grades.
• Keep respective course files current and complete.
• Determine and arrange course needs (equipment, supplies, appropriate textbooks, etc.)
• Review, evaluate, and recommend student textbooks and learning materials.
• Participate in student advisement, committee work, recruitment and marketing activities when appropriate.
• Communicate on a frequent basis with the other members of the team responsible for course delivery.
• Attend all scheduled or called faculty meetings, committee meetings, graduations or other events as assigned and as appropriate for the University.
• Respond in a timely manner to requests for information or reports as may be required by the Program Director and/or the Associate Provost.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding faculty, staff and institutional events.
• Participate in college service and professional development.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

EDUCATION/EXPERTISE:

• Must possess a minimum of an Associate degree; Bachelor’s preferred
• Must possess ARDMS credentials.
  • RDMS in Abdomen, OB/GYN
  • RVT
• A minimum of two (2) years clinical work experience
• Experience/Expertise in instruction, course/curriculum development, design, outcome assessment/evaluation, and academic advisement highly preferred.
• Evidence of continual professional development and the ability to do continuous scholarly or creative activity

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to conduct normal classroom and hands on lab courses including operation of sonography equipment; This may include lifting, pulling, bending and squatting.
• Requires ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the ability to stand and walk.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or move medium to heavy weight up to fifty (50) pounds and/or exert up to fifty (50) pounds of force.
• Gross and fine motor skills; Visual acuity to use a keyboard and view a computer terminal. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp required to assist students with providing safe and effective diagnostic sonograms.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• Must have strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills;
• Grammatical/proof reading abilities; professional dress, demeanor; attitude;
• Willingness to work with other faculty and be supportive of the University.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

WHY PARKER?

Founded in 1982 by Dr. James William Parker, Parker University has more than 1,800 students and 34 academic programs. Parker University proudly offers its famed Doctor of Chiropractic degree and Business and Technology and Health Sciences programs.

Parker University has been recognized as a Great College to Work For and one of the 25 Fastest-Growing Colleges in the U.S.

Parker University offers competitive salaries, generous benefits, and the opportunity to engage with our unique campus community.

Parker University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Parker University is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.