Adjunct Faculty, Echocardiography

Lone Star College; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 6,796,389 - 9,679,706; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Professional development opportunities

Tax deferred retirement plan

Job summary

Lone Star College in Cypress, Texas is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Echocardiography courses. This part-time role involves creating lessons, evaluating student performance, and maintaining professional relationships within the learning environment.

Qualified candidates must hold at least an Associate's degree and have specific credentials in Echocardiography. The role requires a commitment to student engagement and excellence in teaching.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years non-teaching work experience in the field.
• Current 'RDCS (AE)' or 'RCS' credential required.
• Ability to engage students effectively.

Responsibilities

• Teach Echocardiography courses at various times.
• Create engaging lessons to promote student involvement.
• Evaluate students' progress and maintain professional relationships.

Skills

Echocardiography expertise

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Leadership skills

Education

Associate's degree or higher in related field

Tools

Cardiac ultrasound equipment

Job description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC


• Student Focused


• Own It


• Foster Belonging


• Cultivate Community


• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Qualities of Excellence

As faculty members of Lone Star College, we strive to create a nation of world citizenry in our students. In that pursuit, we model ways of thinking and being that incorporate diversity, equality, and equity. Our culture, then, requires the possession of transcendent qualities that, while immeasurable, are evident in global citizens. We are compassionate with our students, colleagues, and ourselves. We are innovative in the pursuit of learning. Ultimately, we create a culture where learning thrives, people are safe, and we mirror the qualities of world citizenry.

Lone Star College faculty are dedicated to four qualities of excellence:

• Student Invested


• Content Expert


• Pedagogically Excellent


• Institutionally Dedicated

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide the learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of the course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

Adjunct faculty are hired in a part‑time capacity on a semester‑by‑semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the System. Lone Star College accepts application material year‑round from qualified applicants willing to teach on a part‑time basis. Adjunct (part‑time) faculty hiring is based on student demand. We offer day, evening, and weekend classes. Classes are offered at various times and locations during the academic year. As a rule, adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of five classes per academic year.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Teaches Echocardiography courses at a variety of times and locations


2. Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material


3. Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner


4. Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines


5. Meets with and advises students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods


6. Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress


7. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community


8. Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required


9. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Competent in adult Echocardiography including substantial clinical experience


• Knowledge of various cardiac ultrasound equipment


• Ability to work in a clinical environment


• Mastery of course content


• Demonstrated leadership skills; Style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation


• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills


• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people


• Demonstrates interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative learning, learning communities and distance learning


• Commitment to academic excellence, exceptional service and providing a dynamic climate for life‑long learning


• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement, learning communities, and the effective use of technology


• Ability to use effective strategies to engage students in their learning

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity. Pushing ultrasound equipment on wheels; driving an automobile for travel to clinical.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment, and any specialized equipment standard within the discipline/industry (ultrasound equipment)


• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position


• Work is performed in a climate-controlled classroom and/or lab environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards; hospital/clinical facilities (clinical visits)


• Travel to clinical sites


• Hours will vary depending on class time; Instructors are required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree or higher, minimum of 3 years non‑teaching work experience in the field, and appropriate credentials to teach in the learning concentration. Current "RDCS (AE)" or RCS" credential

Salary

$59.80 per contact hour.

Benefits

By joining our top‑notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan, professional development opportunities and more.

EEO Statement

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.