Diagnostic Medical Sonography Instructor-Masters Pending PRN

Baptist Memorial Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health invites applications for an instructional faculty role. The position involves educating students across general education core areas and health studies, while aligning curriculum to program outcomes and mission.

The incumbent will be directed by the Academic Dean or Program Chair, with potential hours beyond a standard day. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in the profession or related field and enrollment in a Master’s program with a defined plan for completion;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the profession or related discipline and enrollment in a Master’s program with a plan for completion.
• Terminal degree/certificate in the professional discipline.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates creating a learning environment that encourages critical thinking, investigation, self-direction, and respect for individual strengths.
• Advises and tutors students and evaluates academic progression toward program outcomes.
• Demonstrates current professional practice by staying abreast of trends and issues in the discipline.
• Exhibits teamwork and engages in department and University activities.

Skills

Advising

Tutoring

Curriculum analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in profession or related discipline

Enrollment in Master's program with plan for completion

Job description

Summary

Educates students in: general education core; and/or health studies; and/or professional courses by providing instructional experiences that support mission and goals of University and/or program. Assesses educational outcomes and uses data to revise curriculum and instructional methodology with goal of ensuring competent entry-level practitioners and good citizens. Under the administrative direction of the Academic Dean and/or general direction of the Program Chair. Non-ranked position may require hours beyond the 8-hour workday

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the creation of a learning environment for student instruction that encourages critical thinking, investigation, self-direction and respect for the uniqueness and strengths of each individual.
• Advises and tutors students and evaluates academic progression of students in meeting requirements for the program of study and in accomplishing program outcomes.
• Demonstrates a professional role within the discipline by remaining current with trends, issues and practices.
• Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration in the department and the University through committee assignments, faculty governance, peer review and campus activities.
• Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Desired: Baccalaureate degree in the profession or a related discipline and documentation of enrollment in a Master's program, along with a defined plan for completion of a master's degree; The terminal degree/certificate in the professional discipline

Minimum: Baccalaureate degree in the profession or a related discipline and documentation of enrollment in a Master’s program, along with a defined plan for completion of a master’s degree; The terminal degree/certificate in the professional discipline

Experience

Minimum: Three (3) years of related work experience and/or clinical experience.

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Minimum: Current licensure/certification to practice in the State of Tennessee as appropriate to professional practice areas