Faculty, Diagnostic Medical Sonography

British Columbia Institute of Technology; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 114,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology institution in Burnaby is seeking a part-time Faculty member for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. The ideal candidate will have teaching passion, relevant credentials, and a commitment to professional development. Responsibilities include instruction, student evaluation, and course development. Competitive compensation and various benefits are provided, contributing to a supportive work-life balance.

Benefits

Support for professional development

Flexible work hours

Access to fitness facilities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant sonography experience.
• Previous clinical teaching experience desirable.
• Actively credentialed in cardiac and/or general sonography.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and evaluate student performance.
• Conduct ongoing course development.
• Participate in clinical site visits.

Skills

Teaching passion

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Diploma of Technology in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Advanced Certificate in Cardiac Sonography

Tools

Windows operating system

Microsoft Office

Job description

At BCIT, putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount. This idea is the foundation of BCIT’s People Vision, which describes the Institute’s goals and priorities in respect to our people. In a complex and uncertain world, it’s vital our people feel valued, supported and connected. BCIT champions a culture of innovation and global progress through people’s imagination and creativity. With a competitive compensation package, great work-life balance, and career advancement opportunities, see why we’ve earned the title of one of BC’s Top Employers for over ten years running.

Position Summary

BCIT’s School of Health Sciences is seeking a temporary, part-time (0.4 FTE) Faculty in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. Preference will be given to candidates that are certified in both cardiac and general ultrasound scanning. However, the selection committee will also consider those trained in only one modality: either cardiac or general sonography.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will have a passion for teaching. This will include instruction, student evaluation, ongoing course development and clinical site visits. The candidate will work closely with other faculty members and may also be required to travel within BC.

Come and be a part of cultivating the next generation of sonographers!

Benefits – Why you’d love working with us

This career opportunity offers the following:

• Solid support for professional development including on-site training and funds for external conferences.
• Some flexibility in hours.
• Participation with the sonography team in ongoing program growth and development.
• Variety of work environments (combination of onsite work at BCIT campus and visits to clinical sites) and tasks.

Qualifications

• Graduation with a minimum Diploma of Technology in Diagnostic Medical Sonography in the Cardiac Stream, General Stream or Dual Stream, or Advanced Certificate in Cardiac Sonography.
• Current relevant sonography experience in general and/or cardiac scanning (minimum 3 years).
• Previous clinical teaching experience desirable.
• Actively credentialed in:
  • Cardiac sonography with Sonography Canada and/or ARDMS and/or
  • General sonography with Sonography Canada and/or OB/GYN and Abdominal with ARDMS.
• Proficiency with Windows operating system and Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrated ability in organization, time management, initiative, problem solving, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team, as well as independently.
• Valid BC driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Additional Information

• Competitive pay
• Minimum of twenty-five days of vacation (or more, depending on your position)
• Competitive employer-paid extended health and dental plan – take a look at our benefit plans!
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions.
• Access to most BCIT Flexible Learning courses free of charge.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance programs.
• Complimentary membership with free access to the Fitness Centre, Gymnasium, and more.
• Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part‑time. For more information on our generous benefits, click here!

BCIT is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring for systemically oppressed groups who have been excluded from full participation at BCIT and the larger community. This includes Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2S/LGBTQIA+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact us using our contact form. Please note that all applications must be submitted via the careers page portal. Applications submitted through the contact form will not be accepted. For additional information, please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQs) page and see how we hire .

The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh).

Salary Range: $65,045 - $113,545 per annum.

Salary prorated based on percentage and term of appointment. Salary based on education, experience and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement.

Posting Category: Faculty

Department: 2

Campus Location: Burnaby campus

Bargaining Unit: BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is the highest level of education attained? Successful candidates will be required to submit official transcript(s) from the granting institution for verification.
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Certificate
  • Diploma
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • PHD
• * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
  • 0-1
  • 1-2
  • 3-5
  • 6-9
  • 10+
• * Where a successful applicant places within the salary range is dependent on education, experience, and placement criteria as outlined in the Collective Agreement. Are you satisfied with being placed on this range?
  • Yes
  • No
• * All positions at BCIT require on campus presence at the applicable campus location(s). This means the successful candidate must be able to and willing to relocate to the Lower Mainland. Please select from the following that best describes your situation:
  • I currently reside in the Lower Mainland
  • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland, however I am willing and able to relocate if found to be the successful candidate
  • I do not currently reside in the Lower Mainland and I am unwilling to relocate
• * This position is temporary with an anticipated end date. At the time of posting, there is no guarantee of extension past the anticipated end date.
  • I acknowledge that there is no guarantee of extension past the anticipated end date of this temporary position.
• * The qualifications section has indicated what is required for this position. Please use the comment box below to indicate which current Canadian healthcare certifications you have that you feel are relevant to the position (ex. CMRT, BCMLS Advanced Certification, Nursing, Nurse Educator certification, simulation educator certification, etc.) Please indicate all relevant certifications in the comment box below.

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