Faculty - Diagnostics Medical Sonography General Program

The School of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics (SMIT) seeks a full-time faculty member to deliver high quality learning experiences and education for students in the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - General. The faculty member will engage in teaching, service and scholarship activities, and work collaboratively with colleagues across the University as well as with the Dean of SMIT and the Program Director of the DMS General program. Additionally, the incumbent provides mentorship to students and contributes to the visibility, impact and reputation of the University and its programs through research and scholarly engagement. The selected candidate will have responsibilities teaching classroom, lab, online and clinical courses to Undergraduate students. Subject matters may include Extended Abdominal, MSK, OB/GYN, Breast, Small parts and board review. Rank and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

• Delivers didactic, laboratory and/or experiential instruction via multiple formats (in-person, online, or in a ‘blended’ format) in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography General Program.
• Provides students with an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the School, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria.
• Provides engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered.
• Participates in service activities; serves on committees; serves on regional, state, or national organization committees and volunteer activities; represents the program and University in/at community functions; attends School and institutional activities such as Commencement and ceremonies; and supports student activities such as health fairs and service projects.
• Participates in scholarship resulting in conference presentations, publishable manuscripts, peer-reviewed instructional materials, or other outcomes consistent with expectations for scholarly activities described in the Faculty Manual.
• Use the University’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students.
• Advises and assists students through office hours or scheduled appointments, by phone or email, and through other University-approved mechanisms.
• Provides service including student mentoring, ongoing course development, and assessment.
• Attends and participates in monthly School and Department meetings, University ceremonies, and other major events, and serves as a member of University, School and/or Department committees, as assigned.
• Contributes to periodic reviews, evaluations, and revisions of departmental course offerings.
• Maintains advanced knowledge in discipline and areas of expertise.
• Builds and maintains relationships with professional organizations involved with the healthcare sector.
• Teaches at least two to three class or labs per semester or as determined by the program leadership.
• Assists in the development of community contacts, externship site set-up, and community involvement, student service learning and Interprofessional
• Assists with the coordination of Advisory Board meetings at least once per year
• Maintains the continuity and relevance of the program curriculum
• Assists the dean program director and faculty with the maintenance of continued accreditation and annual reporting
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree is the minimum degree is required, Master is preferred
• ARDMS certification in OB/GYN and extended abdominal required, others preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in radiology general sonography or OB/GYN
• Minimum of 1 year of teaching experience at the college/university level preferred but not essential
• Commitment to undergraduate, graduate and/or professional education and student success
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Must be able to work independently and effectively interact with a wide array of parties at all levels (students, faculty, administration/staff, alumni, and external constituents, including healthcare industry professionals)
• Record of scholarly activities commensurate with an academic appointment
• Evidence of teaching excellence

Physical Requirements:

• Typical office or administrative working conditions. Faculty is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Work is primarily sedentary in nature; there are no special physical
• Work requires sitting, standing and walking as part of classroom and lab instruction.
• Must be able to use technology, such as typing and manipulating a mouse/mouse pad
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.