Assistant Professor / Clinical Coordinator - Sonography
Position summary:
The Sonography Assistant Professor/Clinical Coordinator will provide expertise in the diagnostic medical sonography curriculum and clinical instruction. The instructor will handle the preparation, presentation, and evaluation of sonographic techniques, patient care, and safety standards. The role requires a thorough understanding of sonographic procedures, the use of state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging equipment, and the ability to anticipate clinical needs for effective patient care. Individuals should be self-directed, compassionate, patient-focused, and exhibit excellent communication skills. Instructional staff must be responsible for providing didactic and clinical content, evaluating student progress, and regularly reviewing and updating course material.
Position Responsibilities:
- Maintain program-specific policies that meet accreditation standards for sonography education.
- Deliver high-quality lectures and lab instruction, and evaluate student performance.
- Assist in recruitment, advisement, and registration of students to support program success.
- Prepare course schedules each semester, update syllabi annually, and revise course content to meet employer needs.
- Ensure classrooms, labs, and facilities are maintained to meet student learning needs.
- Actively promote the sonography program through participation in community events and marketing initiatives.
- Administer daily program operations in compliance with CAAHEP accreditation standards and institutional policies.
- Address and resolve student issues/complaints in a professional and timely manner.
- Foster an effective learning atmosphere for students in both lecture and clinical settings, accommodating diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
- Actively participate in consortia, partnerships, and professional organizations to advance the program.
- Uphold the philosophy and mission of the College and contribute to institutional initiatives.
- Maintain knowledge of current industry practices and integrate updated methods into the curriculum.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Knowledge & Skills Knowledge in:.
- CAAHEP rules and regulations
- Sonography curriculum, implementation, revision, and evaluation preferred
- Applicable computer programs and equipment
- Public relations principles and practices
- Regulatory issues of the program
- Monitoring and evaluating student performance
- Prioritizing work and performing multiple tasks
- Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Minimum Position Requirements:
- 1) possess an academic degree no lower than an Associate degree and at least equal to that for which the graduates are being prepared;
- 2) possess the appropriate credential(s) specific to the concentration(s) that s/he coordinates;
- 3) have documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance and in educational theories and techniques; and
- 4) have a minimum of two years of clinical experience as a registered sonographer in the professional sonography field.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- 0 Full-Time Direct Reports 0 Part-Time Direct Reports/Adjuncts
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
- No or very limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
- No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
- Provide resources for safe operation of units. Create and support workplace safety
Salary & Benefits:
- 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
- Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
- An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan ‘ORP’ for full time faculty.
- Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities
- Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependent children.
- Compensation for this 12-month position is based on years of teaching at institutions of higher education or direct employment in the field, and highest level of education. A High-Demand stipend is also included.
Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program.
All full-time positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully work from home positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus. Some Part-Time and Adjunct positions may be offsite but the candidate MUST live in the State of Texas.
Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 7,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.
Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.
Positions will remain open until filled. Some Adjunct and Part-Time teaching positions may remain open perpetually as the need for part time instructors fluctuates with student enrollment. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.
This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Kilgore College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.
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