Instructor, Radiography Technology (Clinical) (Part Time) Pool Req

Houston City College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston City College is seeking an instructor in radiography to teach courses, develop syllabi, and engage in advising, professional development, and service activities across the department.

The role involves teaching day/evening courses at multiple sites, maintaining student records, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards while adopting innovative teaching methods and technology in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in radiography is required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• ARRT radiography certification and Texas Medical Board licensure required.
• Transcript with degree and certifications must accompany application.
• Minimum three years of general radiography experience.
• Minimum one year teaching in an JRCERT‑accredited program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach radiography courses and develop syllabi per department guidelines.
• Provide academic advising and guidance to students.
• Participate in professional development and college service activities.
• Maintain accurate student records and timely reporting.
• Review curricula to assure program accreditation standards compliance.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support program objectives.

Skills

Teaching ability

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Diversity awareness

Student motivation

Leadership

Education

Associate’s degree in radiography

Bachelor’s degree preferred

ARRT radiography certification

Texas Medical Board certification as radiologic technologist

ARRT CT/MRI registration preferred

Job description

SUMMARY

Provide the expertise and knowledge that support the college curriculum and programs. Establish courses following accepted higher education standards, teach students using a variety of effective methodologies and provide engagement and support activities that encourage student learning. The role of the Instructional Faculty encompasses teaching and learning, academic advising, professional development and institutional and community service.

The incumbent may teach a maximum load of contact hours each semester in area(s) of competency and participate as a part-time instructor in the activities of the department, division, and college (See Faculty Workload Guidelines).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following.Other duties may be assigned.

1.Teaching:

a)Demonstrate skill and/or knowledge in teaching discipline.

b)Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.

c)Develop and use a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college, discipline, and departmental guidelines and submit one copy to the department chair.

d)Plan, develop, and use a variety of teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives, and which are appropriate for students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.

e)Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives and inform them of their progress in the course in a timely manner.

f)Keep accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested timelines. (See Faculty Workload Guidelines)

g)Review, evaluate, and recommend student textbooks and learning materials.

h)Teach courses at a variety of times, locations and modalities in response to institutional programmatic needs.

i)Develop and maintain an LMS (Learning Management System) shell for each assigned course.

j)Use equipment and facilities responsibly and courteously. Where appropriate, assist the chair with the routine maintenance of instructional laboratories.

k)Demonstrate competence and interest in the use of technology in the classroom and willingness to explore new instructional methodologies.

2.Academic Advising:

a)Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.

b)Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods. Provide advice and assistance to students regarding instructional or program-specific issues during class time and office hours.

c)Make presentations on a particular academic field or program - its subject matter, objectives, opportunities for further study (transfer opportunities), and opportunities for work (co-ops, part-time, work‑study) and careers, special clubs and activities available, support services, scholarships, etc.

d)Faculty members (may) provide information and assistance to individuals who maintain a web site related to assigned program.

e)Work with Chair/Program Director to take on appropriate academic advising activities as needed by the College and Department. (For examples, please refer to the HCC Faculty Workload Guidelines).

3.Professional Development:

a)Establish annual objectives for professional growth in consultation with the department chair.

b)Keep pace with developments in the discipline.

c)Learn technologies that support student learning.

d)Participate in department‑required annual evaluation process.

4.Institutional and Community Service:

a)Participate in scheduled institutional service activities including opening week events, conference days, and commencement exercises.

b)Participate in discipline committee or program meetings and activities.

c)Actively participate in department, college or system meetings and/ or committees.

d)Be familiar with and adhere to all policies and procedures of HCC.

e)Participate in college‑related activities such as student activities, selection of faculty, community education, recruitment of students, and/or special program.

f)Participate in business and/or student activities and/or community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission of HCC.

g)Participate in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards.

h)Participate in the HCC planning process by assisting in the formulation of departmental objectives and goals and in establishing budget priorities.

i)Review, evaluate, and revise program curricula and practices to assure compliance with professional standards, state‑mandated guidelines and requirements of business/ industry, and higher education.

j)Assist in the articulation of courses and programs with secondary and post‑secondary institutions.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION

Associate’s degree in radiography required.Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Hold an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) current registration in radiography and be certified by the Texas Medical Board as a medical radiologic technologist.Additional registration by the ARRT in Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) preferred.

Copy of transcript conferring required degree and certifications must accompany application.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum three (3) years of direct work experience in general radiography required.

Minimum one (1) year of teaching in a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology accredited radiography program preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1.Willing and able to teach day or evening classes at a number of sites around the city.

2.Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer usage and software are required.

3.Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.

4.Possess good organizational and planning skills.

5.Demonstrate sensitivity to students with different academic and socio‑economic backgrounds and students with disabilities.

6.Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning‑centered environment.

7.Self‑disciplined and able to effectively manage others.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.