What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Instructor (On-Campus) position at Rockford Career College?
Rockford Career College is seeking to hire a full-time Instructor for our Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. In addition to the below requirements, this person must have a professional and positive demeanor, and a strong desire to want to make a difference in the lives of our students.
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JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Completion of a formal diagnostic medical ultrasound program in general concentration from an Institution with an accreditation that is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education.
- Minimum of 2 years of industry experience working in diagnostic medical sonography performing abdominal, Obstetric and Gynecological, Superficial Structures and Vascular studies
- Registered in Abdomen and Obstetrics by the American Registry in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist. Registry in Vascular Technology is preferred.
- Experience teaching
- Interpersonal, and problem solving skills.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare and provide all lecture, laboratory and clinical instruction according to the required curriculum.
- Follow current course outlines, objectives, and evaluation mechanisms for the program and/or develop such when indicated by the Lead Instructor, Program Chair, Academic Dean and/or or Campus President (as applicable).
- Maintain a lesson plan of daily instructional events.
Monitor student attendance and retention and document as required by the administration.
- Grade assignments, returning graded assignments to students, and assigning final grades for all students in a timely manner (i.e. less than 48 hours from the due date of the assignment/homework).
- Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled times (i.e., office hours) or by appointment
- Substitute in classes when necessary.
- Advise students as it relates to school policies, satisfactory performance, etc. Maintain communication with the Lead Instructor, Program Chair, Academic Dean and/or Campus President (as applicable) regarding such activity.
- Submit in writing current textbook, supply, and equipment needs to the appropriate supervisor. Monitor all equipment and supply inventory.
- Secure consumable supplies as well as educational materials from administrative office when needed.
- Maintain professional appearance.
- Communicate with the Lead Instructor, Program Chair, Academic Dean or Campus President (as applicable) on all issues related to students.
- Maintain professional expertise (faculty development and professional growth) to meet accreditation standards by attending educational seminars in professional field; attending teaching improvement as provided including mandatory AHED online training and Foundations of Teaching modules; reading current literature, attending online courses, etc
Ensure that students follow the catalog guidelines daily.
- Attend all scheduled mandatory meetings.
- Serve on committees (e.g., curriculum development, retention, etc) as assigned based upon expertise or campus needs.
- Online Instruction: Ensure daily review of the course to monitor student participation, answer student questions and grade student work within 48 hours.
- Perform other duties as required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000