What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor-Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography position at Parker University?
Parker University is seeking full-time faculty Instructor in the department of Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography.
DEAPRTMENT: College of Health Sciences
JOB OBJECTIVES: The Diagnostic Cardiovascular Instructor will teach didactic, laboratory and clinical courses in a manner that enables student learning and mastery of course material in the Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography program.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED FROM: Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography Program Director and Dean of the College of Health Sciences
SUPERVISION GIVEN TO WHOM: n/a
STATUS: Exempt
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare and maintain course outlines and objectives, instruct and evaluate students and report progress in a timely manner.
- Participate in student advisement, committee work, recruitment and marketing activities when appropriate.
- Collaborate with the Program Director in periodic review, program planning/development, evaluation/revision of course materials in order to improve the quality of instruction and delivery methods.
- Keep and maintain the confidentiality of course grades.
- Determine and arrange course needs (equipment, supplies, appropriate textbooks, etc.)
- Review, evaluate, and recommend student textbooks and learning materials.
- Communicate on a frequent basis with the other members of the team responsible for course delivery.
- Keep respective course files current and complete.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding faculty, staff and institutional events.
- Attend all scheduled or called faculty meetings, committee meetings, graduations or other events as assigned and as appropriate for the University.
- Respond in a timely manner to requests for information or reports as may be required by the Program Director and/or Dean of College of Health Sciences.
- Submit final grades in a timely manner as instructed by the Program Director.
- Maintain interest, involvement with, and stay current with the scientific research in the irrespective instructional disciplines.
- Teach core factual information and differentiate opinion from fact so the student can make the appropriate distinction.
- Administer student/faculty evaluation forms to classes as directed by the Program Director.
- Participate in college service and professional development.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION/EXPERTISE:
- Must possess a minimum of an Associate’s degree; Bachelor’s preferred
- Must possess ARDMS credentials.
- Cardiac sonographer registered in RDCS
- Registered vascular technologist in RVT
- Pediatric echocardiography (PE)
- A minimum of two (3) years clinical work experience in adult echo and pediactric
- Experience/Expertise in instruction, course/curriculum development, design, outcome assessment/evaluation, and academic advisement highly preferred.
- Evidence of continual professional development and the ability to do continuous scholarly or creative activity
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to conduct normal classroom / and hands on lab courses including operation on sonography equipment.
- Ability to stand or sit for up to eight (8) hours per day and lift fifty (50) pounds. This may include lifting, pulling, bending and squatting.
- Gross and fine motor skills required to assist students with providing safe and effective diagnostic sonograms.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS/ETC.:
- Competence in their respective field of study.
- Must show promise as an effective teacher.
- Effective communication in the English language, both verbal and written.
- Proficiency with appropriate lab equipment.
- Proficiency in software applications common in higher education environments, such as the Microsoft Suite student information systems, and Learning Management Systems
- Organizational skills; willingness to work with other faculty and be supportive of the University.
- Compliance with the applicable state and federal laws and regulations and accepted industry standards as associated with courses taught in their respective discipline.
- Professional dress and demeanor; positive attitude and willingness to work with other faculty as part of a team and be supportive of the University.
WHY PARKER?
Founded in 1982 by Dr. James William Parker, Parker University has more than 1,800 students and 34 academic programs. Parker University proudly offers its famed Doctor of Chiropractic degree and programs in Business and Technology and Health Sciences.
Parker University has been recognized as a Great College to Work For® and one of the 25 Fastest-Growing Colleges in the U.S.
Parker University offers competitive salaries, generous benefits, and the opportunity to engage with our unique campus community.
Parker University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Parker University is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.