Adjunct Instructor - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Kilgore, TX Part Time Health Sciences Experienced Share Position Details: The adjunct faculty member in the DMS Sonography Program at Kilgore College is responsible for providing high-quality instruction and supporting student success in alignment with program and institutional goals. This position requires expertise in diagnostic medical sonography, a commitment to student learning, and the ability to foster a positive and inclusive educational environment. This role includes facilitating student engagement through academic and support services while encouraging collaboration with other Health Sciences programs.

Responsibilities

Deliver engaging and effective instruction, aligning with program learning objectives and accreditation standards. Utilize a variety of teaching methodologies, including lectures, hands-on scanning labs, case studies, and simulation-based learning. Assess student performance through formative and summative evaluations, providing timely and constructive feedback. Adapt teaching strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of students.

Ensure course materials and instruction align with program competencies and industry best practices. Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student success. Provide academic support, guidance, and mentorship to students, addressing their learning needs. Encourage students to utilize available academic and student support services.

Promote professionalism, ethical behavior, and clinical competency in the field of sonography. Maintain regular communication with the Program Director and faculty regarding student progress and program needs. Collaborate with colleagues to enhance curriculum development and instructional effectiveness. Stay current with industry trends, advancements in sonographic technology, and best practices in medical imaging.

Adhere to all college policies, procedures, and accreditation requirements. Contribute to program assessment and improvement efforts as requested. All other duties as assigned. Minimum Knowledge & Skills Required: CAAHEP rules and regulations.

Sonography DMS curriculum, implementation, revision, and evaluation preferred. Proficiency in relevant computer applications and instructional/clinical technology systems, with working knowledge of associated equipment and digital tools. Public relations principles and practices Monitoring and evaluating student performance Prioritizing work and performing multiple tasks Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. Minimum Position Requirements: The instructor (s) must: Possess an academic degree no lower than an Associate degree and at least equal to that for which the graduates are being prepared; Possess the appropriate credential(s) specific to the concentration(s) that s/he coordinates; Have documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance, and in educational theories and techniques; and Have a minimum of two years of clinical experience as a registered sonographer in the professional sonography field.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an interior/office-lab work environment. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Salary

Range & Fringe Benefits: Salary for adjunct faculty members is based upon level of education and range from $1,900 per 3-hour course for a master's degree to $2,100 per 3-hour course for a doctorate. Worker’s compensation. Limited Part-Time Retirement Plan. Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program.

All full-time positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully work from home positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus. Some Part-Time and Adjunct positions may be offsite but the candidate MUST live in the State of Texas.

Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 7,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically. Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.

Positions will remain open until filled. Some Adjunct and Part-Time teaching positions may remain open perpetually as the need for part time instructors fluctuates with student enrollment. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check.

Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice.

Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Kilgore College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.

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