Job Description

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Instructor/Program Chair

• Supervise the development of new courses/curricula and the maintenance of existing courses/curricula. Review, evaluate, and recommend student textbooks and learning materials

• Ensure the effectiveness of all clinical affiliates is maintained by overseeing, monitoring, and communicating with the Clinical Coordinator regarding student clinical rotations, the number of cases, and the completion of required competencies by students
• Counsel and advise current and prospective DMS students
• Plan, develop, and use a variety of teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives which are appropriate for students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles
• Actively participate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Divisional and College meetings and committees, including organizing and leading advisory committee
• Keep accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested time

• Teach courses at a variety of times (day or evening) and locations in response to institutional needs
• Schedule the maintenance and upgrades of laboratory equipment and procure supplies
• Maintain and develop community relationships as required for the growth and success of the DMS Program
• Instruct DMS courses and scan labs in General Imaging and additional sonography curriculum courses as needed
• Teach assigned introductory and upper-level courses following established course descriptions, course objectives, and accreditation guidelines

• Remain current in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography field and ensure that course offerings and content are consistent with College and accreditation requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the DMS field
• Abdominal and Obstetrics & Gynecology Sonography certification
• Have a minimum of two years of clinical experience as a registered sonographer in the professional sonography field

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in healthcare related field
• Cardiac and/or Vascular Sonography certification (in addition to the Abdominal and Obstetrics & Gynecology Sonography certification)
• On-line distance education instruction experience, preferably using Blackboard
• Have documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance and in educational theories and techniques.

• Management leadership experience in a DMS program accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

• Excellent interpersonal skills including written and oral with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population
• Team player that is self-motivated with strong organizational and planning skills
• Demonstrated skill in teaching, using applied academic methods, including active and collaborative learning and willingness to explore new instructional methodologies

• Demonstrate sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities
• Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer applications and software are required

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