Adjunct Instructor - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI Scanning)

Community College of Allegheny County; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Community College of Allegheny County is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scanning. The position is part-time and in-person, across College sites, with radiography certification and active AART standing required.

Two years of clinical supervision or teaching in an accredited Radiography Program are required, as well as a BA/BS degree. Strong communication skills and willingness to travel to clinical affiliates are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have two years clinical supervision of student radiographers or teaching experience in an accredited Radiography Program recognized by a RAA or the JRCERT.
• Must have personal transportation and be willing to travel to and from clinical affiliates as assigned.
• Adjunct faculty clinical instructors must have a BA or BS degree in any discipline.
• Applicants are expected to have strong communication skills, teaching experience, and knowledge of industry software and systems, with applicable certifications.
• Degrees must be from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course outlines and learning objectives; measure outcomes and maintain grade records.
• Create an effective learning environment using varied instructional methods.
• Collaborate on learning outcomes for program reviews and curriculum revision.
• Work with faculty to complete scheduled program reviews and revise curriculum.
• Participate in professional development to stay current in discipline and pedagogy.
• Attend department, campus, and college meetings and committees.
• Contribute to college projects, surveys, and reports related to the discipline.
• Assist in developing program/discipline promotional materials.
• Support the college's goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Radiography certification

AART in good standing

Teaching experience

Strong communication skills

Travel to clinical affiliates

Education

BA or BS degree in any discipline

Job description

Position Title: Adjunct Instructor - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI Scanning)

Employment Type: Adjunct Part-Time

Department: Academics

Campus: College Wide

Salary Grade: Per Contract

Remote Work Option: Fully In-Person (May be subject to change)

Additional Information: Please note: If you are a PSERS retiree, per PSERS guidelines, employment by the College as an adjunct faculty member will result in the suspension of your retirement benefits by PSERS.

Work Hours: Days and hours vary according to class schedule and the needs of the College and Department.

General Summary: The primary responsibilities of the faculty are to teach and develop the curriculum. To meet these responsibilities, faculty must remain knowledgeable about advances in their disciplines, in learning theory, and in pedagogy. Faculty portfolios will include contributions and program development and show evidence of ongoing professional development.

Requirements: Certified in Radiography and in good standing with the AART.

• Must have two years clinical supervision of student radiographers or teaching experience in an approved and good standing accredited Radiography Program recognized by a RAA or the JRCERT.
• Must have personal transportation and be willing to travel to and from clinical affiliates as assigned.
• Adjunct faculty clinical instructors must have a BA or BS degree in any discipline.
• Applicants are expected to have strong communication skills, post‑secondary teaching experiences, work experiences in the discipline to be taught, and knowledge of industry‑related software and systems, including industry certifications, where appropriate.
• Degrees must be from an accredited institution.

Duties:

1. Prepare and provide students with course outlines that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus. Develop and measure learning outcomes. Assess student performance and maintain grade records.
2. Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods.
3. Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision.
4. Work with other program and/or discipline faculty to complete scheduled program reviews and to use the findings to revise the curriculum.
5. Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge and instructional methods.
6. Participate in department/discipline, division, campus, and college meetings and committees.
7. Participate in college projects, surveys, studies, and reports that relate to the discipline or program.
8. Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials.
9. Support the college's goals.
10. Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Job Category: Adjunct/Faculty

Clearances: Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances, which are available here.

Transcripts: Applicants must electronically attach scanable unofficial transcripts when applying to this posting.