Adjunct Faculty, Echocardiography

Lone Star College; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 81,278 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College is looking for experienced faculty to teach Echocardiography courses. The role requires substantial clinical experience, ability to create engaging lessons, and commitment to academic excellence.

Candidates should possess an associate's degree or higher and a valid 'RDCS (AE)' credential. This position offers a dynamic environment that promotes lifelong learning and student engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years nonteaching work experience in the field.
• Current 'RDCS (AE)' or 'RCS' credential required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop instructional approaches.

Responsibilities

• Teach Echocardiography courses at various times and locations.
• Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement.
• Evaluate students' progress and provide timely feedback.

Skills

Adult Echocardiography expertise

Knowledge of cardiac ultrasound equipment

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and collaboration

Ability to work in a clinical environment

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Microsoft Windows environment equipment

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.

Essential Job Functions

1. Teach Echocardiography courses at a variety of times and locations
2. Create engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material
3. Submit required college reports and forms in a timely manner
4. Utilize a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines
5. Meet with and advise students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods
6. Evaluate students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and inform students in a timely manner of their progress
7. Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
8. Attend meetings, trainings, and orientations as required
9. Perform 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 nonteaching 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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