Cardiovascular Sonography Instructor

Universal Technical Institute, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 121,780,000 - 164,761,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. in San Diego is seeking an instructor to provide active, hands-on learning in classrooms, labs, and online settings. You will blend theory with practical training, develop and update curriculum, assess student progress, and ensure industry-standard practices are followed.

You will organize class objectives, maintain a safe learning environment, keep equipment ready, and deliver engaging lectures. Excellence in instruction and clinical teaching is essential.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required in related field; Cardiovascular Sonography preferred.
• 4 years professional experience as adult cardiac sonographer.
• Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction.
• 4 years clinical experience; teaching in a clinical setting preferred.
• ARDMS RDCS with Adult Echocardiography (AE) or CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS).
• Expertise in delivering instruction and engaging learners.

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver class objectives clearly.
• Foster a safe learning environment in classrooms and labs.
• Maintain training aids, tools, and equipment.
• Keep curriculum current with industry standards.
• Evaluate student performance with assignments and exams.
• Provide constructive feedback to support student success.
• Identify at-risk students and create success plans.
• Build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues.
• Provide periodic reporting to stakeholders.
• Meet with students and education personnel on instructional topics.
• Ensure regular interaction with online course components.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grades, and progress records.
• Deliver engaging lectures and lab sessions on topics, diagnostics, and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cardiac Sonography

Clinical Teaching

ARDMS RDCS AE

CCI RCS

Curriculum Development

Instructional Design

Education

Associate Degree

Cardiovascular Sonography degree preferred

Job description

Overview

The instructor’s primary responsibilities are to provide active and effective learning for students in all applicable educational settings, act as professional and academic role models and commit to student satisfaction. This includes teaching in classrooms, labs, and outside the classroom during campus and student activities. This position delivers high-quality instruction to students, combining theoretical knowledge with practical, hands‑on experience, develops and implements curriculum, assesses student progress, and ensures adherence to industry standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver class objectives in a clear, concise manner
• Foster and maintain an orderly, controlled, and safe environment for students in classrooms and labs
• Maintain and prepare training aids, tools, and equipment in the classroom and lab
• Maintain curriculum accuracy by keeping up to date on industry standards and practices
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practical assessments
• Provide constructive feedback and support to students to help them achieve academic and professional success
• Identify and report on any at‑risk students; creates individualized success plans to mitigate attrition
• Foster relationships with students to help them meet program competency requirements
• Provide periodic and ad‑hoc reporting to stakeholders
• Meet with students and education personnel to discuss instructional programs and related issues
• Provide and maintain regular, substantive interaction with students in online course components
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress
• Deliver engaging lectures and lab sessions on assigned topics, diagnostic procedures, equipment operation and troubleshooting, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associates Degreerequired in related field, preferred if degree is in Cardiovascular Sonography
• 4 Years professional experience as adult cardiac sonographer
• Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction (required)
• 4 years Clinical Experience
• Teaching experience in a clinical setting (preffered)
• Must be ARDMS RDCS with Adult Echocardiography (AE) OR CCI Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)

• Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction
• Design and deliver engaging educational content, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles
• Build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment
• Flexibility to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practices
• Competence in evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedback
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective instruction and interaction with students and colleagues
• Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in professional growth opportunities

• Frequently (80% or more of workday)
  • Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision)
  • Communicate with students and provide direct instruction
• Occasionally (up to 50% of workday)
  • Use fine motor skills to operate personal computers, manual and electrical (dental, automotive, mechanical, nursing, etc.) equipment, as well as various diagnostic or procedure equipment
• Rarely (less than 20% of workday)
  • Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with the assistance of mechanical interventions, students, or other employees
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to provide instruction in labs and demonstrate procedures
• Able and willing to:
  • Communicate, think, learn, and reason
  • Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
  • Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on‑site at Company locations
  • Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
• Ability to use good judgment, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
• Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
• Ability to foster long‑term relationships with stakeholders

• Work is performed indoors in a climate‑controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.
• On campus and on site work locations include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal‑protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site‑specific safety procedures.
• This position is designated as remote, hybrid, on site, or on campus to meet business needs. Remote and hybrid worksites must meet minimum technical standards for eligibility and participation.
• No travel required.
• Pay $50.00/hr