What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Clinical - Diagnostic Medical Sonography position at Ferris State University?
| Position Title: | Adjunct Clinical - Diagnostic Medical Sonography | |
| Location: | Multiple Locations | |
| Department: |
32400 - Diag, Lab & Therapeutic Sciences |
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| Advertised Salary: | Minimum of $41.73 per hour; the minimum rate increases depending on degree held. | |
| Benefits: |
Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position. Adjunct Faculty |
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| FLSA: | Exempt | |
| Temporary/Continuing: | Temporary | |
| Part-Time/Full-Time: | Part-Time | |
| Union Group: | N/A | |
| Term of Position: | As Needed | |
| At Will/Just Cause: | At Will | |
| Summary of Position: | The College of Health Professions at Ferris State University seeks a part-time clinical instructor to provide clinical oversight and support to students completing their internship/clinical education experiences at affiliated clinical sites. Adjunct Clinical Instructors serve as liaisons between the student, clinical site, clinical instructor/preceptor, and program to promote student success and ensure appropriate progress toward clinical competencies. Adjunct Clinical Instructors will be responsible for communicating with their assigned clinical sites; performing two visits with the students, one electronically and one in person at the clinical site; reviewing masteries; grading case studies; and documenting progress in Trajecsys. They will be the primary contact for the clinical site, with backup from the 2nd-year clinical coordinator. The anticipated start date of this position is January 2027. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. |
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| Position Type: | Faculty - Temporary & Continuing | |
| Required Education: | Associate degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Bachelor's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, health sciences, education, or related field. | |
| Required Work Experience: | Two years of clinical sonography experience. | |
| Required Licenses and Certifications: | ARDMS AB and OB or ARRT (S) current certification. | |
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| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: | Master's degree in a health-related field. | |
| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: | Travel to assigned clinical sites and conduct on-site student visits once or twice per semester, or more frequently as needed based on student or clinical site needs. Observe and evaluate student performance in the clinical setting and provide timely feedback regarding strengths, areas for improvement, and overall progress. Guide and support students in applying clinical procedures, skills, and professional practices. Provide students with practical tips, guidance, and recommendations to enhance clinical performance and confidence. Review student progress and documentation in the program's clinical tracking software, and identify areas requiring additional attention or follow-up. Monitor students' progress toward required clinical competencies and identify skills or areas of mastery that have not yet been demonstrated or achieved. Collaborate with clinical instructors/preceptors to develop strategies for addressing identified performance or competency gaps. Provide constructive coaching and individualized recommendations to help students successfully meet clinical objectives and program requirements. Document site visits, student evaluations, concerns, recommendations, and follow-up activities as appropriate. Communicate significant student concerns or issues to the appropriate program faculty or program coordinator in a timely manner. Maintain professional relationships with clinical affiliates and contribute to positive, collaborative partnerships between the program and clinical sites. Promote adherence to program expectations, clinical site policies, professional standards, and applicable accreditation requirements. Participate in meetings, training, or program activities related to clinical education as requested. Clinical faculty have professional responsibilities in patient care and clinical instruction, which may include being accessible to students outside of regular clinical assignment hours. Participation in traditional functions of academic significance, including assessing students' clinical proficiency in accordance with university systems and guidelines. Clinical faculty are required to provide in-person instruction. Operates a university or personal vehicle safely while carrying out job responsibilities. Will authorize, pursuant to university policies and procedures, a driving record check, and will meet the driving authorization requirements through the course of employment in a position where you are authorized to drive a vehicle as part of your duties. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws. Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of information pursuant to university policies and/or state or federal laws. Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically. Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives. Any other duties assigned within the position classification area. |
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| Skills and Abilities: | Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences. | |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: | Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of appropriate degree per the Required Education Section. Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript. Certification (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of ARDMS AB and OB or ARRT (S) current certification. |
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| Initial Application Review Date: |
October 19, 2026 | |
| Open Until Position is Filled?: | Yes | |
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| EEO Statement: | Ferris State University, an Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to cultivating an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences within its community, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. For more information on the University's Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement. | |
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