Instructor, Diagnostic Medical Technology & Program Coordinator - DMS (Tenure-Track)

INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking educational institution is seeking a dedicated and equity-minded instructor for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. This full-time, tenure-track position offers the opportunity to inspire and guide students in a diverse learning environment. The ideal candidate will engage in curriculum development, uphold accreditation standards, and foster a collaborative atmosphere among faculty and students. With a competitive salary and benefits, this role is perfect for those passionate about education and committed to student success. Join a vibrant community dedicated to innovation and excellence in teaching.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Annual Stipend for Doctorate

Qualifications

• Valid California Community College instructor credential or equivalent.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of community college students.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) courses.
• Maintain accreditation standards through JRC-DMS.
• Participate in curriculum development and evaluation.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teaching Methods

Curriculum Development

Professional Development

Sensitivity to Diversity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

California Community College Instructor Credential

Tools

Trajecsys

Job description

Orange Coast College

Instructor, Diagnostic Medical Technology & Program Coordinator - DMS (Tenure-Track)

Job# 4-O-26

Salary: $66,899.00 - $159,488.00 Annually

Deadline: 5/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Full job description and OFFICIAL application available ONLY at: http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=301667

Orange Coast College is seeking a full-time, equity-minded, tenure-track faculty member in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS), commencing with the Fall 2025 semester. The primary teaching assignment involves all areas of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS). This assignment also includes curriculum and program development; participation in department, division, and college committees; participatory governance activities assuming leadership roles both within the department and in the institution as a whole; collaboration across disciplines; the leveraging of student support resources; participation in ongoing professional development; and maintaining and performing JRC-DMS required accreditation for the program.

The assignment may be day, evening, weekend, online, hybrid, or off-campus and is subject to change as needed. The ideal candidate for this position embraces the overall mission of Orange Coast College and the Coast Community College District with a clear, focused commitment to offer inspiration, innovation, and meaningful learning experiences to its diverse and changing community and prepares students to achieve success in post-secondary, career and technical, and life-long educational opportunities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain currency within the assigned discipline(s)
• Demonstrate verbal and written communication proficiency with students, colleagues, and staff
• Demonstrate use of effective teaching methods and materials appropriate for the course, discipline, modality, and students
• Demonstrate compliance with course outline requirements and student learning outcomes
• Maintenance of regular and timely office hours
• Ensure confidential, accurate maintenance of student records
• Adhere to the College and departmental requirements consistent with the applicable bargaining agreement
• Demonstrate appropriate respect for students by demonstrating the following characteristics: patience, fairness, promptness in the evaluation and discussion of student work, appropriate sensitivity and responsiveness to the needs of individual students, support of the diversity of our students, colleagues, and staff in actions, words, and teaching and learning methods.
• Demonstrate respect for colleagues and the teaching profession characterized by the following conduct:
• acknowledging and defending the free inquiry of students, colleagues, and staff in the exchange of criticism and ideas; acting in accordance with the ethics of the profession and with a sense of personal integrity; working in a spirit of cooperation to develop and maintain a collegial atmosphere among faculty and staff while upholding and respecting academic freedom; demonstrating a commitment to and an engagement with the College, the division, and/or the department (as appropriate), and the profession; having the intellectual courage to share your professional opinion constructively, even when not the popular view, in pursuit of improvement; and having willingness to challenge yourself and others to re-evaluate practices in the pursuit of departmental, College, and District excellence.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics with our clinical partners.
• Responsible for meeting accreditation standards of the Program through the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).
• Complete the annual report each year and submit to the JRC-DMS.
• Conduct the DMS Advisory Committee Meeting.
• Assist and/or function as the DMS Clinical Educator as needed. Maintain clinical documents through the online Trajecsys system.
• Recommend the purchase of equipment and supplies and coordinate repair of lab equipment to assure program quality, cooperatively with the Cardiovascular Technology Program Director.
• Develop instructional innovations to ensure program success and reach out to other DMS Program Directors, assist with program outreach, including publicity, community relations, advisory committee membership, and meetings. Review and maintain American Data Bank (ADB) for student onboarding and compliance.
• Maintains current knowledge of professional discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development. Through the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) and the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS).
• Provide instruction in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) in accordance with established course outlines.
• Provide leadership in the development and revision of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) curriculum responsive to the students served.
• Participate in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; participate in and develop programs to measure student performance.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Fulfill the professional responsibilities of a full-time faculty member including, but not limited to the following: teach all scheduled classes unless excused under provisions of Board Policy; follow the department course outlines; keep accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and progress; submit student grades according to established deadlines; post and maintain scheduled office hours; participate in departmental meetings and college and/or district-wide activities and committees as assigned.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid California Community College instructor credential, appropriate to the subject, per Education Code 87355 (issued before July 1, 1990); OR
• Any bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience (The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment); OR
• Any associate degree and six years of professional experience (The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment); OR
• Possess a combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent to the above. Candidates making an application on the basis of equivalency must submit an Application for Equivalency in addition to all other required materials. Please see "Additional Information" below to determine if you need to submit an Application for Equivalency.
• How to determine if you need Equivalency? Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements as stated in the job posting, but feel they have a combination of education and experience that would be equivalent to the State Minimum Qualifications, must attach a completed Application (Download PDF reader) for Equivalency Form (Download PDF reader). This form must be included as an attachment to their online application, along with supporting documents, in addition to all other required materials.

AND

• Evidence of demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, geographic, gender, gender identity, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. (California Code of Regulations Title 5 53022; Education Code Section 87360; Coast Community College District EEO Plan)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current and active ARDMS credentials in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) and Abdominal Extended (ABD).
• Have a current CPR card.
• A graduate of a CAAHEP-approved DMS Program
• 10 years in obstetrics, gynecology, and abdominal sonography, including some pediatric applications and superficial structures in the body.
• Registered in other sonographic specialties such as vascular sonography (RVT), breast (BR), pediatrics (PEDS), or fetal echo (FE).
• Active involvement in professional organizations (ex., Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS)).

Conditions of Employment

For a full-time, two-semester position, a maximum starting range of ($66,899-$159,488) is offered, based on the salary schedule of AA. In addition, an annual stipend of $3,902 is offered for possession of an earned doctorate from an accredited institution. The District provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents, and life insurance for the employee.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910)