Adjunct Faculty, Echocardiography

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for Echocardiography in Houston, Texas. Responsibilities include teaching courses, creating engaging lessons, and evaluating student progress. Applicants should have an Associate's degree or higher along with clinical experience.

The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to foster a collaborative learning environment. Compensation is $59.80 per contact hour.

Qualifications

• 3 years non-teaching work experience in Echocardiography required.
• Current RDCS (AE) or RCS credential is necessary.
• Competent in adult Echocardiography; ability to work in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach Echocardiography courses at varied times and locations.
• Create engaging lessons to promote student involvement.
• Submit college reports and maintain professional relationships with students.

Skills

Echocardiography expertise

Clinical experience

Knowledge of cardiac ultrasound equipment

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and teamwork skills

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Tools

PC workstation

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Echocardiography

Location: LSC-CyFair

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 44900

Job Description

It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide 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.

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 a 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.

$59.80 per contact hour.

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