Instructor, Radiography - Adjunct

Guilford Technical Community College; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) is seeking an Academic Instructor for Radiography to develop learner-centered courses and support a diverse student population. The role necessitates a commitment to professional development while maintaining current teaching credentials.

Qualified candidates must possess an Associate's degree in Radiography and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Experience in clinical settings and teaching is essential. The position is full-time and located in Jamestown, North Carolina.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in hospital or clinic as ARRT registered radiographer.
• Teaching experience in radiography or clinical practice.
• Ability to communicate effectively and create a student-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach Radiography courses with learner-centered lesson plans.
• Maintain classroom and laboratory spaces and student records.
• Address student concerns promptly and refer to resources.

Skills

Multi-task

Respect Diversity

Effective Communication

Adaptability

Technology Implementation

Education

Associate degree in Radiography

Bachelor’s degree in health / science or education related field

Current radiography certification with ARRT

Tools

Colleague

Canvas

Teams

Watermark

Job description

Instructor, Radiography - Adjunct

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) is currently the third largest of NC. Community College System’s 58 institutions. On our six campuses and through our online offerings, we annually serve over 30,000 students, 60% of whom are students of color. We strive to offer programs that provide equitable educational outcomes for all students representing all backgrounds, including, but not limited to, ability, age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. At GTCC, we are committed to cultivating a workplace culture of inclusion that welcomes, develops, supports, and empowers employees.

Responsibilities

Teaching

• Prepare & teach Radiography departmental courses to include developing learner centered lesson plans
• Employ teaching strategies and instructional materials for different learning styles
• Incorporate, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom and laboratory environments
• Create and model a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student populations
• Prepare, distribute, and utilize instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and other devices as appropriate

Professional Development

• Participate in professional development activities to maintain knowledge of changes in the field; maintain current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation
• Participate in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies

Administration

• Maintain classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment
• Provide for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintain safe working conditions
• Maintain student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, Self Service, Canvas, Teams, and Watermark)
• Comply with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations

Student Support

• Address student concerns in a timely manner
• Promote retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
• Refer students to campus and community resources when appropriate

KSA Required

1. Multi-task
2. Respect Diversity
3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols, or assignments
4. Create and maintain a learner-centered environment
5. Communicate effectively
6. Effectively implement and apply technology solutions

Department/Job Specific Requirements

• Model appropriate professionalism
• Apply principles of radiation safety
• Reinforce radiographic content published in textbooks

Compliance Training

• Reporting Requirements
• Anti-Discrimination / Harassment & Title IX
• Safety / Shooter on Campus
• Personal Information Protection Training (PIP)
• Ethics and Social Responsibility
• eLearning Level One in Canvas before the first day of the first semester teaching
• eLearning Level Two in Canvas for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods before the first day of the first semester teaching in that format

Physical Demands

• Daily hours vary
• Use technology according to industry standards
• Health requirements for clinic participation
• Criminal history checks with acceptable results, are required
• May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours
• Deliver organized and understandable synchronous online lectures using Teams as needed
• Deliver face-to-face teaching in classrooms and energized labs
• Safely demonstrate patient care equipment and accessories
• Manipulate x-ray equipment to demonstrate all radiographic procedures
• Model appropriate radiation safety

Education Required

• Associate degree in Radiography and a Bachelor’s degree in a health / science or education related field, or a Bachelor’s degree in Radiography from an accredited program and an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Current radiography certification and registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (JRCERT Requirement)

Education Preferred

• Master’s degree from an accredited post-secondary institution

Experience Required

• Three years of work in hospital or clinic environment as an ARRT registered radiographer.
• Three years of experience as an ARRT radiographer in hospital or clinical radiography practice.
• Teaching and/or industry training experience.

Experience Preferred

• Greater than three years of experience in radiography clinical practice.
• Previous teaching experience in an accredited radiography program.
• Teaching experience in radiography topics.
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems