Adjunct Instructor- Sonography

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE; Weatherford (TX); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE in Weatherford, Texas is seeking qualified adjunct instructors for continuous recruitment of faculty roles. Candidates should possess the necessary education, such as an Associate degree or higher, and relevant work experience. Responsibilities include teaching courses, mentoring students, and maintaining a positive learning environment.

The ideal candidates must adhere to college policies and engage in ongoing professional development. The role supports various teaching modalities including face-to-face, hybrid, and online instruction. Equal Opportunity employment practices are upheld.

Qualifications

• 3 years full-time clinical experience. Registered in OB, General, and/or RVT.
• Ability to instruct in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in both traditional and non‑traditional learning modes.
• Assess student performance, including submission of final grades.
• Be available to students by appointment and attend adjunct faculty meetings.

Skills

Teaching skills

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Associate degree or higher

A.A.S. in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Job description

Position Summary

Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this continuous recruitment adjunct faculty position within the department. Applying for an adjunct appointment would add the applicant to a pool which is available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case a need arises for the academic year. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants on an as needed basis. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted.

Primary duties of adjunct faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, as well as mentoring students inside and outside of the classroom.

The adjunct faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned. Teaching modalities may be face‑to‑face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or within the context of dual credit instruction. Hours vary, depending on the need and course schedule, and may include day, evening, and/or weekend instruction. All faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.

Required Education

• Associate degree and/or 2‑5 years work experience in the field of study; Bachelor’s degree and/or 6‑10 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study; Master’s degree and/or 11‑15 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study; Doctorate degree and/or 16+ years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study.
• A.A.S. in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) required.

Transcripts, certificates, and/or license must be submitted with application.

Required Experience

3 years full‑time clinical experience. Registered in OB, General, and/or RVT.

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field.

Preferred Experience

ECHO registered a plus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Faculty are expected to provide instruction in both traditional and non‑traditional learning modes and engage in instructional preparation. Provide timely feedback to students and respond to student communications in a timely manner. Assessment of student performance, including submission of final grades in a timely fashion. Maintain ethical and professional behavior. Be available to students by appointment. Attend adjunct faculty meetings. Assess courses on departmental and institutional levels. Complete any required training. Other related duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Each adjunct faculty member must demonstrate the ability to instruct in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses; ability to provide instruction that will achieve the specific goals and objectives associated with all assigned courses; ability to create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory; ability to communicate effectively with students, college personnel and administration, peers and public groups; ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice, without discrimination based upon age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity; ability to exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources; and, ability to observe the stated policies and procedures of the College.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.

Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Equal Opportunity

Weatherford College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status or genetic information in educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.