Adjunct Faculty - Diagnostic Medical Sonography Echocardiography

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 2,500 - 4,500; Part time

Job summary

The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences School of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics invites an adjunct faculty member to deliver high-quality learning experiences for the BS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Echocardiography. The role includes teaching Classroom and Distance Education to Worcester-area Undergraduate courses, covering Echocardiography Physics and Instrumentation.

Qualifications include a BS/BA, 3–5 years echocardiography experience, ARDMS certification, and prior

Qualifications

• BS or BA minimum degree; Masters preferred.
• ARDMS certification in echocardiography or equivalent.
• Commitment to undergraduate/graduate education and student success.
• Some college/university teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and communicate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver laboratory education in-person for advanced Cardiac Sonography applications.
• Integrate echocardiography theory with practical imaging.
• Provide syllabus with objectives, outcomes, assessments and timelines.
• Create engaging assignments showing real-world concepts.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in curriculum.
• Use the LMS to post materials and communicate with students.
• Advise students via office hours, videoconference, or email.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Provide mentoring, course development, and ongoing assessment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Diversity & inclusion commitment

Education

BS/BA minimum

Masters preferred

ARDMS certification in echocardiography

Job description

The School of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics seeks an adjunct faculty member to deliver high quality learning experiences and education for students in the BS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Echocardiography. The selected candidate will have responsibilities teaching Classroom and Distance Education to Worcester courses to Undergraduate. Subject matters may include Echocardiography Physics and Instrumentation

• Delivers laboratory education in an in-person format in the BS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Echocardiography Lab for advanced Cardiac Sonography applications.
• To integrate the theory and principles of echocardiography with the practice and imaging applications.
• 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.
• Supports incorporation of diversity, equity and inclusion into the curriculum, as well as co-curricular experiences, to broaden the education of students and expand their knowledge of health disparities.
• Uses 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 videoconference, phone or email, and through other University-approved mechanisms
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor
• Provides service including student mentoring, ongoing course development, and assessment

Required:

• A BS or BA minimum degree requirement, Masters preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience in clinical echocardiography
• Some teaching experience at the college/university level preferred
• ARDMS certification in echocardiography or equivalent
• Commitment to undergraduate, graduate and/or professional education and student success
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
• 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 professional

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution.

Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.

About Us

Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world’s top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our core values of integrity, community, engagement, collaboration, support, and innovation.

MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most skilled faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.