9 month - Teaching Faculty (Diagnostic Medical Sonography)

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid leave

Deferred compensation plans

Paid parental leave

State employee discounts

Retirement program

Job summary

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is seeking a 9-month, full-time teaching faculty member in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) to deliver courses in traditional, hybrid, and online formats.

The role carries a typical load of 12-15 credit hours per semester with 15-20 contact hours. Advisors and committee work are expected, with curriculum development and currency in the discipline emphasized.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach DMS concepts in classroom, lab, and online settings.
• Proficiency with technology to enhance instruction and LMS use.
• Experience with online resources and Learning Management Systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to teach DMS in lab, clinical, and didactic settings.
• Knowledge of anatomy, 3D techniques, and pathophysiology.
• Interpersonal skills for working with clinical preceptors, especially OB/Gyn.
• Experience with clinical tracking systems like Trajecsys and Canvas.
• ARDMS and/or CCI credentials required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in traditional, hybrid, and distance formats.
• Handle 12-15 credit hours and 15-20 contact hours per semester.
• Advise students and participate in curriculum development.
• Attend meetings, maintain program currency, and meet deadlines.

Skills

Teaching DMS concepts

Tech-enhanced instruction

Online learning platforms

Interpersonal communication

Curriculum development

OB/Gyn clinical collaboration

Canvas knowledge

Trajecsys familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s or regional-accredited degree in teaching/qualifying field

ARDMS registered sonographer with RDMS (AB) credentials

Tools

Trajecsys

Canvas

Job description

Working Title 9 month - Teaching Faculty (Diagnostic Medical Sonography) Role Title 9 month-Instructor Role Code 01013-FP FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 280F0741

Agency Northern VA Community College

Agency/Division NV280-Provost Medical Educ Ctr

Work Location Fairfax County - 059

Hiring Range The hiring range is $70,000 to $95,000. Starting salary will fall within the specified hiring range and is commensurate based on education, experience, and other appropriately qualifying factors within assigned rank. Rank is determined by education and ac Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work schedule determined based on the needs of the DMS program.

General Description

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Duties And Tasks

• Full-time teaching faculty members are responsible for teaching courses offered in traditional, hybrid, and distance learning formats.
• Full-time 9-month teaching faculty positions carry a normal teaching load of 12-15 credit hours and 15-20 contact hours per semester.
• Faculty members also serve as faculty advisors, serve on division/campus/college committees, participate in curriculum development, and maintain currency in their discipline.
• NOVA faculty are expected to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports in a timely manner; teach the courses using established texts; conduct requisite student conferences; hold required office hours; attend to assigned divisional and college duties; contribute to the development of the program of instruction; adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with college policies, procedures, and regulations; answer emails in a responsible fashion; maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization; and advise students.

Employee must reside in the (DC, MD, VA) DMV area.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSAs

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• The ability to effectively teach DMS concepts in the classroom.
• Ability to use technology to enhance classroom instruction.
• Ability to use on-line resources and Learning Management Systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to teach DMS content in laboratory, clinical and didactic settings.
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, 3D techniques, and pathophysiology.
• Strong interpersonal skills required for working with clinical preceptors, particularly in the areas of OB and AB.
• Must possess strong intermediate to advanced computer skills, knowledge of clinical tracking systems such as Trajecsys.
• Working knowledge teaching using Canvas and/or other learning platforms.
• Current certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and/or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• Ability to teach a combination of day, evening, weekend, and online classes.
• Ability to be flexible to work at any of the College’s locations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the teaching field or appropriately qualifying field, OR an associate’s degree in the teaching field or appropriate qualifying field with demonstrated competency in the teaching field. Qualifying degree must be awarded by a regionally accredited institution.
• ARDMS registered sonographer with RDMS (AB) credentials
• Minimum of 4 years related full-time or full-time equivalent Diagnostic Medical Sonography occupational experience.

Additional Considerations

• ARDMS credentials in OB/Gyn
• ARDMS credentials in RVT and/or RDCS.
• Experience teaching in the community college environment.
• Experience with and preparation for teaching culturally, linguistically, socio-economically, and academically diverse students at the college-level.
• Experience with a diverse campus population; certification in teaching hybrid or online courses.

Operation of a State Vehicle

No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.

At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.

NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.

We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.

The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.

Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

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