What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRI TECHNOLOGY FACULTY - Adjunct Pool position at Bates Technical College?
Bates Technical College is seeking a dedicated and experienced MRI Technologist to lead and provide instruction for a new MRI Technology associates degree program launching Fall 2025, for up to 35 hours a week, depending on program needs. This role involves designing and delivering curriculum, securing clinical placements through industry partnerships, and ensuring alignment with ARRT and workforce standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Imaging and MRI technology, experience teaching, training or mentoring others, a passion for student success, and the ability to collaborate with healthcare providers to create hands-on learning opportunities. This is a unique opportunity to shape a new program and prepare students for in-demand careers in medical imaging.
This position is open until filled.Essential Functions
- Teach assigned courses and provide high quality instruction in a variety of delivery methods, potentially including face-to-face, web-enhanced, hybrid, and online.
- Provide hands-on learning experiences, integrating industry best practices in MRI technology, patient care, and imaging procedures.
- Design engaging, real-world assignments that reinforce learning outcomes and prepare students for professional practice.
- Document and maintain records of demonstrated student competencies, to ensure eligibility for ARRT examination and licensure in WA state.
- Guide students in understanding safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and ethical considerations in MRI practice.
- Collaborate with healthcare partners to align the curriculum with workforce needs and secure clinical placements.
- Support student exploration and career development in MRI technology and medical imaging.
- Participate in curriculum development and continuous improvement to ensure courses reflect evolving industry standards, accreditation requirements, and technological advancements.
- Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, students, and clinical partners.
- Provide students with clear course expectations, evaluations, and timelines through well-structured syllabi and course materials.
- Support student recruitment, retention, completion, and career readiness through effective instruction and mentorship.
- Respond to student questions on a timely basis.
- Provide individual and small group instruction to students in a classroom setting, utilizing available technology.
- Ensure that individual, lab, and small group instruction is based on the best available education practices, meet standards for content, and is relevant to students’ career goals.
- Maintain student and curriculum records i.e. student progress and attendance, instructional syllabi, course curriculum and plans, and grades.
- Ensure students are prepared for and can obtain relevant industry credentials and certifications.
- Deliver classroom management to maintain a suitable learning environment by responding appropriately to student conduct/problems and aid in solving them in accordance with college procedures.
- Provide budget management which includes requisition and maintenance control of, and safeguard inventories of equipment and supplies assigned to the program.
Non-Essential/Other Functions
- Actively contribute to and participate in college-wide activities in support of regional accreditation and state and federal requirements.
- Support college student achievement practices to ensure student retention, completion, and progression.
- Participate actively and collaboratively with College Student Services and program advisory committees to support access to employment opportunities for students, and maintain student job placement records.
- Accountable for keeping personal development up-to-date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc.
- Participate actively and collaboratively on committees for college as needed including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc.
- Additional activities, duties and responsibilities may be added with or without notice to meet college needs.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
- Associate’s degree and active ARRT Certification and Registration in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
- Five years’ relevant experience including at least two years as an MRI Technologist with education, training or mentoring experience in preparation to provide classroom instruction.
If necessary, alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Supervisory and/or leadership experience
BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in its programs and activities in accordance with college policy, and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. Bates publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Disability Support Services Office at 253.680.7010. Inquiries regarding Bates' non-discriminatory policies, including Title IX and ADA, should be directed to: For student matters, the Dean of Student Services at 253.680.7105, Downtown Campus A211. For employee matters, the Executive Director of Human Resources at 253.680.7180, Downtown Campus A326.
This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and/or modified without notice.Salary : $53