Instructor in Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Program Director

Compensation:

MA

• $75,679
• $78.737 PhD
• $79,510
• $82,722

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E09

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Instruction Position Summary This is an 11 month faculty contract. Compensation is issued over a 12 month period. Full-time faculty positions at Clovis Community College are not remote positions and require a physical presence on campus to fulfill teaching duties, conduct office hours, and fulfill other college-related responsibilities. The instructor in Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Program Director is a member of a faculty team, providing instruction leading to Diagnostic Medical Sonography certificate. Is responsible for the overall direction of the Clovis Community College School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Provide theory instruction as well as supervision of clinical experiences of students. Duties are performed in the context of a comprehensive community college; understanding of the community college mission and philosophy will be critical to success. Duties & Responsibilities Prepare and teach courses in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Teach 12 credit hours each Fall and Spring semester. May include day, evening, and online. Teaching assignment may include courses provided for high school students under the provisions of the dual credit policy of the state of New Mexico. The instructor may teach additional courses, including courses for area high school students as part of the contract or on an overload basis, by agreement with the Division Chair and Executive Vice President. Consult with students during office hours and participate in orientation, registration, committees, councils, in

• service, student advisement, and professional development activities.

In collaboration with other members of the division, determine course content and curricula. Fulfill all functions of a faculty member, including those related to teaching, faculty service, assessment of student academic achievement, and professional development. Participate in college-wide studies and projects, providing information as requested. Demonstrate or actively work to attain proficiency with such technologies as may be useful in instruction, including personal computers, presentation software, computer-generated tutorials, and learning management systems. The Instructor in Diagnostic Medical Sonography will have tasks including, but not limited to, the correlation of didactic and clinical instruction, supervision and evaluation of Diagnostic Medical Sonography students as well as student guidance, student recruitment, program development and public awareness. This instructor serves as Program Director for the program, maintaining contact with program personnel, clinical sites and students at all times regardless of day or time due to various schedules which include some weekend schedules for students. Maintains and documents current licensing, and certifications for personnel, program and equipment as related to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. Supervises, trains, and evaluates Diagnostic Medical Sonography faculty. Deliver well-prepared, organized, and clear lectures and activities tailored for both in-person and online formats, aiming to facilitate student mastery of the course learning outcomes. Develop and submit course syllabi for all assigned courses, ensuring inclusion of all required components and tailored to the instructional modality utilized (online or face-to-face). Collaborate with department members and the Division Chair to develop and revise curriculum, select textbooks and equipment, create instructional materials, and ensure cohesive and uniform student assessment practices. Establish and maintain an effective learning environment across assigned courses, adapting to diverse modalities including face-to-face, hybrid, asynchronous and synchronous online, as well as dual credit and Early College High School instruction contexts. Utilizing course assessment practices, assess and communicate student proficiency in achieving course learning outcomes. Document findings in formal assessment reports as directed by the Assessment Council and the Dean of Instruction. Utilize technology, including but not limited to Canvas, Starfish, MS Office, and the Internet, for classroom, studio, and laboratory instruction. Provide students with timely and accurate information and feedback regarding their academic progress, using assessments such as quizzes, tests, homework, and projects. Throughout each contracted academic semester, maintain a daily on-campus presence from Monday to Thursday and ensure a minimum of 5 in-person office hours per week to assist students with questions, tutoring, and instructional clarification. Schedule office hours based on student requirements rather than faculty convenience. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all college policies and procedures. Perform all faculty responsibilities, encompassing teaching, faculty service, participation in in-services, evaluating student academic achievement, participating in professional development activities, and contributing to orientations, committees, councils, and other assigned duties. Full-time faculty positions at Clovis Community College require a physical presence on campus to fulfill teaching duties, conduct office hours, and fulfill other college-related responsibilities, as they are not fully remote.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Strong commitment to quality teaching, student success, and academic excellence is required. Strong organizational and project management skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with clinical partners.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include but are not limited to: Perform additional duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires frequent and continuous sitting/moving about, continuous use of fine motor skills, demonstration of sonography techniques or patient simulations and pushing and pulling of up to 20 lbs.

SCHEDULE DETAILS

Full-time faculty positions at Clovis Community College require a physical presence on campus to fulfill teaching duties, conduct office hours, and fulfill other college-related responsibilities, as they are not fully remote. Hours vary based on course requirements. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree Current Diagnostic Medical Sonography license in New Mexico Possess national certification in Abdominal Sonography. Minimum of two years clinical experience as a registered sonographer in the professional sonography field Documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance and in educational theories and techniques. This may include completed college courses, seminars, or in-service sessions on topics including, but not limited to, learning theory, curriculum design, test construction, teaching methodology or assessment techniques.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree preferred National certification in Abdominal and OB/GYN or Vascular sonography. Experience in supervision, instruction and evaluation of sonography students.

REQUIRED APPLICATAION MATERIALS

All applicants must submit the following application materials in support of their application of employment: An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume. A cover letter Copy of Unofficial transcripts

EEO STATEMENT

As an EEO employer, Clovis Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Clovis Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.