Instructor/Program Coordinator - Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

Somerset Community College; Russell Springs (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

9.5 Paid Holidays

Closing pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Somerset Community College invites applications for a full-time Instructor/Program Coordinator for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. The position operates in a hybrid format with courses delivered on the Laurel Campus and Russell Center, requiring travel between sites as needed.

The role involves leading didactic and clinical instruction, coordinating curriculum, ensuring accreditation compliance, advising students, and participating in program governance and professional development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Must possess RDMS or ARRT(S) credential(s) (Abdomen/Obstetrics Gynecology).
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience as a registered sonographer.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in theory and practice of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
• Prepare lesson plans, instructional activities, and learning materials; maintain records and reports on student learning.
• Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation compliance, and faculty supervision.
• Advise students, coordinate clinical placements, and participate in admissions and advisory committees.
• Contribute to program budget processes and engage in professional development and service activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Title: Instructor/Program Coordinator - Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Somerset Community College

Campus Location: Laurel Campus and Russell Center

Department: Health Sciences

Total Rewards

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

Somerset Community College invites applications for a full-time Instructor/Program Coordinator - Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Because the program operates in a hybrid format and students attend courses at both the Laurel Campus and the Russell Center, the Program Coordinator will be expected to travel between locations as needed.

Job Duties

The successful candidate will provide instruction to students in both theory and practice of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Activities include: planning and carrying out instruction, instructional activities, and preparing learning materials for special studies; preparing lesson plans, instructional activities and maintaining records and reports on student learning; participating in professional development activities to improve teaching skills and expertise, student advising, student clinical placement, and other assigned duties; responsible for curriculum committee duties at the state level and for program organization, administration, assessment, continuous quality improvement, direction of program faculty and staff, and general effectiveness of the program; and participate in budget preparation process.

• Serve as principal instructor for Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program courses;
• Design curriculum to be delivered in both in-person and virtual formats;
• Assess students for both didactic and laboratory content;
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with accreditation standards;
• Serve as an academic advisor;
• Serve on the program's admissions committee, assessment committee, and advisory committee;
• Participate in student engagement activities that promote excellent student outcomes;
• Participate in professional association activities at the local, state, and/or national level;
• Participate in education leadership activities;
• Participate in professional development activities;
• Participate in internal service activities (serve on college and systemwide committees and participate in meetings);
• Participate in external service (activities performed in the community);
• Complete annual performance reviews for assigned faculty;
• Perform other program duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college;
• Must possess the appropriate credential(s): RDMS or ARRT(S) credentialed (Abdomen/Obstetrics Gynecology);
• Must have documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance and in educational theories and techniques;
• Must have a minimum of two years of clinical experience as a registered sonographer in the professional sonography field.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited university or college.

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Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.