Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Adjunct Instructor

College of the Canyons; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 74,390 - 122,606; Part time

Job summary

College of the Canyons invites applications for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Adjunct Instructor Applicant Pool. This open pool is used for ongoing, as-needed assignments at Valencia or Canyon Country campuses, or other college teaching locations.

Adjunct positions are part-time, do not accrue tenure rights, and offer flexible hours while you help a diverse student body achieve educational goals. Review materials carefully and ensure all documents are submitted for consideration.

Qualifications

• Unexpired credential in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher with 2+ years related teaching experience and a CA license.
• Associate degree with 6+ years related experience and CA license.
• AR/ARDMS/CC I/ARRT registration in Abdomen, OB/Gyn, and/or Vascular.

Responsibilities

• Lead roles within the department and college.
• Engage with diverse students and learning environments.
• Collaborate across disciplines and participate in governance.
• Contribute to curriculum and program development.
• Deliver didactic and lab instruction and supervise exams.

Skills

Communication

Teaching

Diversity awareness

Education

Credential in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Bachelor’s degree or higher with related experience

Associate degree with related experience

Job description

Description

We are accepting applications for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Instructor Adjunct Applicant Pool. Adjunct pools are open on a fiscal year basis for continuous recruitment for department assignments. Please review application material requirements carefully to ensure successful submission. Your application will not be considered until all required documents are received.

The teaching assignment may be at the Valencia or Canyon Country campus, or other college teaching locations. Part‑time faculty positions are as needed positions and do not accrue rights to tenure. Part‑time faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of students in achieving their educational goals. We offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, vocational and occupational programs.

Example of Duties

College of the Canyons is seeking adjunct faculty members in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Applications will be considered for immediate and future eligibility into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Adjunct Instructor Applicant Pool. We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis for future consideration into the Applicant Pool. When no review date is listed for an Adjunct Instructor position, the position is open until filled. Your application will not be considered until all required documents have been received.

Service

• Assume leadership roles both within the department and in the institution as a whole.
• Commitment to serving the needs of the student, department, college, and community.
• Collaboration across disciplines and utilization of student support resources.
• Participation in department, division, college committees, and participatory governance activities.
• Participation in curriculum and program development.
• Work collegially and collaboratively within the college community.
• Participation in ongoing professional development.

Teaching

• Ability to create a dynamic learning environment that values instructor/student interaction.
• Ability to effectively engage with and facilitate authentic learning for students of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
• Ability to adapt teaching pedagogy to the knowledge of each individual and class; self‑reflect and respond to evidence‑based assessment of student learning.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to integrating new technologies into the learning process, including interactive technologies for on‑campus and online courses.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Qualifications & Minimum Requirements

• Possession of an unexpired credential in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• Any bachelor’s degree or higher and at least two years of professional experience directly related to the teaching assignment, and a current valid license to perform diagnostic sonograms in California.
• Any associate degree and at least six years of professional experience and a current valid license to perform diagnostic sonograms in California.
• The successful candidate will be registered in either Abdomen, OB/Gyn, and/or Vascular by ARDMS, CCI, and/or ARRT.
• The position requires didactic teaching (lecture and lab), mentorship, precepting, exam proctoring, interdisciplinary education, and participation in academic and service responsibilities at the College.
• Evidence of sensitivity to, understanding of, and ability to manage the classroom environment and effectively instruction of community college students from diverse backgrounds.
• Candidate may only be assigned to teach a specialty course for which they have valid credentials.

Further Details

Assignments may include Monday through Friday (day and evening), as well as Saturday classes.

Adjunct Salary Rate: Starting at $89.24 per hour.

Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, background fingerprint clearance, tuberculosis screening, proof of eligibility to work in the United States, and Board of Trustees approval as required.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• District Academic Application.
• Current detailed resume summarizing education and experience.
• Two (2) letters of professional reference. One formal, signed teaching evaluation may be substituted for one letter of reference.
• Complete college transcripts verifying educational degree(s) and/or coursework required for the position. Unofficial or copies of transcripts may be submitted for application purposes. Official transcripts must be submitted at the time of hiring. Copies of college diplomas are not acceptable in lieu of transcripts.
• Important note on minimum education requirements: Units and/or degree(s) earned must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the American Council on Post‑Secondary Education. The candidate is responsible for providing equivalency evaluation recognized by the District for degrees and/or units earned outside the United States, degrees from a college or university not accredited by an agency recognized by the American Council on Post‑Secondary Education, or if degree is not in the exact discipline required. For your convenience, we accept any company who is a current member of NACES or AICE.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the official application packet is fully and correctly completed. All materials submitted become the property of the District and will not be returned or considered for other openings.
• Complete applications will be kept on file for two (2) years from the date the application is initially received.

SELECTION AND APPLICANT POOL PROCESS

Positions are open until filled. The above position represents the anticipated need for the upcoming semester(s) or the applicant pool. The department may review materials at any time based on enrollment needs, and the Human Resources Office will contact selected applicants for the interview process. Only completed application packets that meet the minimum qualifications or established equivalency will be considered.

Qualified applicants who successfully complete the selection and interview process will be placed in the applicant pool and may be eligible for adjunct employment with the District anytime within the next 36 months.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT POLICY

The Santa Clarita Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected basis under the law.

Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Human Resources office directly at (661) 362‑3428.