What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor, Cardiovascular Sonography position at Lincoln Land Community College?
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Position Title
Instructor, Cardiovascular Sonography
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Months Worked Per Year
Hours Worked Per Week
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, other times including evening and weekend as needed. Assigned courses and associated class meeting times vary each semester.
Remote Work Availability
Job Description Summary
Shape the Future of Healthcare : LLCC is seeking a dedicated Cardiovascular Sonography Instructor to inspire and educate the next generation of sonography professionals. Join us today! This position is a Full-time, tenure-track, 9-month instructor to teach Diagnostic Medical Sonography courses and serve as Clinical Coordinator in accordance with LLCC and JRC-DMS / CAAHEP standards. The DMS program is offered on the LLCC main campus in Springfield, IL.
The position includes classroom lecture and clinical supervision of the students in the hospital setting. Duties will include teaching 15 contact hours per semester of assigned classes and clinicals; preparing lessons and course syllabi; evaluating and assisting students; keeping accurate records of student performance, including following grading procedures; providing students with timely feedback; maintaining office hours; participating in departmental / institutional operations and program review; creating a learning environment that fosters student success; developing, integrating, evaluating and reviewing student learning outcomes in support of the College's ongoing accreditation; and contributing to a collegial and collaborative work environment.
The Department of Health Professions consists of 26 full-time faculty. The Dean of Health Professions heads the department.
As a faculty member at LLCC, you can look forward to working at an institution that values teaching and learning, supports faculty development, and encourages innovation and excellence. Full-time faculty members teach 15 credit hours for load each fall and spring semester with small class sizes and the potential to teach additional courses during the summer term. LLCC employs face-to-face, online, hybrid, and remote instructional modalities and offers courses in 16-week and 8- week formats. LLCC faculty, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Faculty can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. You can view all the benefits on our website . Come join our team and experience success at LLCC! Faculty salaries are determined by education level and experience and will be between $49,545 and $89,100. Below are the salary ranges for each level of education. Additional compensation beyond base salary can be earned through extra teaching assignments during the academic year and in the summer, as well as coordinator assignments.
Associates $44,716 - $66,156
Bachelors $47,070 - $69,637
Masters $49,545 - $73,302
Masters 15 $52,025 - $76,967
Masters 30 $54,626 - $80,817
Masters 45 $57,356 - $84,858
Doctorate $60,222 - $89,100
LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or an Associate's degree in the teaching field
- Minimum of 2 years related occupational experience as a clinical sonographer
- Current certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in both vascular and adult echocardiography specialty areas
- Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, ultrasound imaging techniques, and pathophysiology
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills
- Must have completed coursework or training in learning theory, curriculum design, test construction, teaching methodology or assessment techniques.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Position Salary
Starting salary is determined by education level and experience and will be between $48,337 and $71,514.
Requisition Detail Information
Open Date
12 / 17 / 2024
Last Day to Apply
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position will be open until filled; however, applications must be received on or before February 16, 2025 to be considered during the initial review window. In-person interviews for this position are anticipated to begin March 19 with an anticipated start date of August 13.
Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to perform a brief 15-20 minute presentation. The topic for which will be emailed upon scheduling the interview.
Transcripts are required for this position and should be uploaded to your application along with a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Online student records will not be accepted. For any courses on your transcripts, which may have vague or obscure titles, please provide an annotated list with a brief (one-phrase) description of the content covered in each such course.
Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.
If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions.
Lincoln Land Community College
ATTN : Human Resources
P.O. Box 19256
Springfield, IL 62794
Job Duties
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Deliver instruction and maintain curriculum
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Evaluate and assist students
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Description of Job Duty
Participate in professional development
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Description of Job Duty
Participate in departmental / institutional operations
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Salary : $48,337 - $71,514
