What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Sonography DMS Instructor position at Charter College?
Lead Sonography DMS Instructor (Full Time)
Charter College, an established and growing career college with locations in Washington, Montana, New Mexico, Alaska, Southern California, and Reno, NV!
Charter College, an established and growing career college with locations in Washington, Montana, New Mexico, Alaska, Southern California, and Reno, NV!
We are currently seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and experienced employee to be a full-time Lead Sonography Instructor DMS for our expanding Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Previous teaching experience is not required.
If you have an Associate's in Sonography and three years of experience as a registered Sonographer, 3 years of teaching/precepting experience, and maintain an RDMS Certification, this may be the place for you!
It is the philosophy of Charter College to provide a unique educational path for students that will lead to successful job performance and job satisfaction in health care, business, and legal industries.
An association of caring and concerned administration; qualified, experienced, and certified instructors; the College directs students not only to the highest level of academic achievement and performance but also to the nourishment of personal and professional growth.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for all sonography student instruction in accordance with established policies, procedures, and established Charter College requirements.
Full-time Sonography Instructor (DMS) reports to the DMS Program Director.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare and provide all lecture, laboratory, and clinical instruction according to the required curriculum.
- Follow current course outlines, objectives, and evaluation mechanisms for the program.
- Create an environment in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings that facilitates student learning and the achievement of desired cognitive, affective, and psychomotor outcomes.
- Help students develop as sonographers and integrate the values and behaviors of those who fulfill the role.
- Use a variety of strategies to assess learning in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings.
- Recognize their role is multidimensional, and that ongoing commitment to develop and maintain competence in the role, and that life-long learning is essential. Maintain professional expertise.
- Acknowledge that scholarship is an integral component of the faculty role and that teaching itself is a scholarly activity.
- Be knowledgeable about the educational environment within which he/she practices and recognizes how political, institutional, social, and economic forces impact his/her role.
- Monitor student attendance and retention and document as required.
- Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled hours or by appointment.
- Secure consumable supplies as well as educational materials from the administrative office when needed.
- Maintain a professional appearance.
- Communicate with the DMS Program Director on all issues related to students.
- Maintain RDMS in good standing.
- Ensure students follow the catalog guidelines daily.
- Attend all scheduled mandatory meetings.
- Serve on committees as assigned.
- Perform other duties as required.
OTHER Duties:
- Full-time DMS faculty are expected to teach at least one class and clinical rotation. Contact hours directly with students should be 20-25 hours per week.
- In addition to teaching platform duties, full-time faculty will be expected to engage in the following: tutoring, class preparation, curriculum development, faculty development, office hours, departmental meetings, and substituting for colleagues as assigned. There is no additional compensation for these activities.
- Faculty are expected to complete one in-service education session each quarter to improve their teaching skills and to complete professional development activities that support the profession and faculty expertise.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- An associate degree in Sonography required, a bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 3 Years of teaching/precepting experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance, and in educational theories and techniques.
- Minimum three (3) years experience as a registered Sonographer.
- Maintain an RDMS Certification or AART Certification.
COMPENSATION:
- Full-time - Salary Exempt.
- $81,000.00 - $99,255.00 annually.
- Compensation is dependent on experience, knowledge, and education level.
Benefits:
- 401(k).
- 401(k) matching.
- Dental insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee discount.
- Flexible schedule.
- Flexible spending account.
- Health insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Referral program.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Vision insurance.
- Charter College offers Education Loan Repayment Assistance, after one full year of employment.
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift.
- Monday to Friday.
Education:
- Associate (Required).
Experience:
- Clinical Sonography: 3 years (Required).
- Clinical instruction: 3 years (Required).
License/Certification:
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Required).
Ability to Commute:
- Reno, NV 89521 (Required).
Ability to Relocate:
- Reno, NV 89521: Relocate before starting work (Required).
Work Location: In person
We are committed to diversity. Charter College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (EOE)
About Charter College:
Charter College is a private, independent institution of higher education that emphasizes a new direction for continuing education. Charter College is not a liberal arts college, university, or a vocational school. Instead, Charter College takes the best elements from each of these respected educational institutions to create a unique and innovative experience that meets our students’ needs. We offer career training programs in the growing fields of healthcare, business, legal, criminal justice, information technology and select trade careers. We strive to provide our students with a career-focused education that is both relevant in today’s workspace and cutting-edge in technology and focus. https://www.chartercollege.edu/jobs
Salary : $81,000 - $99,255