Instructor, Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Education Management, Inc. (dba Blue Cliff College); Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Management, Inc. (dba Blue Cliff College) seeks a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Instructor responsible for teaching, guiding, and evaluating students. Applicants must have a current AART or ARDMS certification and at least five years of related work experience. The role involves supervising clinical rotations, maintaining records, and participating in educational planning. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. Join a team dedicated to fostering student success in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Qualifications

• Must be qualified by education and experience, effective in teaching subjects assigned.
• Teaching experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach and evaluate students in the classroom environment.
• Guide students during clinical rotations and laboratory.
• Keep records of grades and attendance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management skills

Organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Current AART or ARDMS certification

Minimum of five years of related practical work experience

Job description

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Instructor is directly responsible and accountable for ensuring the fulfillment of educational goals and objectives. The instructor shall be directly responsible for teaching, guiding, and evaluating all learning experiences in the classroom. All learning experiences and methods of instruction shall provide opportunity for fulfilling the objectives of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography courses. These responsibilities require leadership in both academic and workforce areas and include meeting student retention goals; directing and participating in educational planning; monitoring student performance; motivating and advising students.

Essential Functions

• Teaching, guiding, and evaluating all learning experiences in the classroom environment
• All faculty must be familiar with program/course goals and be able to demonstrate the ability to develop an organized plan of instruction and evaluation
• Teach classes as assigned
• Supervise and instruct students during clinical rotations and laboratory
• Carry out the policy and procedures set by Blue Cliff College
• Keep records of grades and attendance of students and submit them to the Registrar as required
• Establish and post office hours and makeup time schedule
• Be available to serve as consultant or adviser to students or prospective students
• Be available to assist with student registration and orientation functions
• Participate in ongoing student assessment activities and participate in student problem-solving activities in collaboration with the Director of Sonography
• Assist in the recruitment, admissions, withdrawal, and graduation of students
• Attend and participate in professional meetings, conferences, workshops, courses, and ongoing development
• Attend meetings of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Faculty and Program Advisory Committee and serve on committees of either as appointed or elected
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Sonography, Director of Education, or Campus Director

Education and Experience

• Faculty teaching technical and occupationally related courses in the Diagnostic MedicalSonography AAS must be qualified by education and experience, and be effective in teaching the subjects assigned
• Possess a current AART or ARDMS
• Possess a minimum of five (5) years of related practical work experience in the subject area(s) taught
• Be approved by the state in which they are teaching (if applicable)
• Teaching experience a plus

Skills

• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, time management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal telephone skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills