Part-Time Diagnostic Medical Sonography Instructor

Concorde-Career-College; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Concorde-Career-College in Portland, Oregon, is seeking an instructor to provide high‑quality sonography education across classrooms, labs, and online components. The role blends theory with hands‑on practice, curriculum development, and student assessment to ensure industry readiness.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree in Medical Sonography, 4 years of professional and 4 years of clinical experience, RDMS certification with OB/GYN or abdominal specializations, and teaching

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Medical Sonography is required.
• 4 years of professional sonography experience, including abdomen and OB/GYN.
• RDMS certification with OB/GYN or abdomen specialties is required.
• Registered in at least one sonography specialty for which they teach is required.
• Teaching in a clinical setting is preferred, not required.
• Canvas experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver class objectives clearly in classrooms and labs.
• Foster a safe, orderly learning environment in classrooms and labs.
• Maintain training aids, tools, and equipment in classroom and lab.
• Maintain curriculum accuracy by staying current with industry standards and practices.
• Evaluate student performance via assignments, exams, and practical assessments.
• Provide feedback and support to help students achieve academic and professional success.
• Identify at‑risk students and develop individualized success plans.
• Build rapport with students and clinical partners to meet competency requirements.
• Provide regular reporting to stakeholders and discuss instructional programs with education personnel.
• Engage with online course components to ensure substantive interaction.
• Maintain attendance, grades, and progress records.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Student assessment

Curriculum development

Communication

Professional growth

Industry standards

Education

Associates Degree in Medical Sonography

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Overview

The instructor’s primary responsibilities are to provide active and effective learning for students in all applicable educational settings, act as professional and academic role models and commit to student satisfaction. This includes teaching in classrooms, labs, and outside the classroom during campus and student activities. This position delivers high-quality instruction to students, combining theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on experience, develops and implements curriculum, assesses student progress, and ensures adherence to industry standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver class objectives in a clear, concise manner
• Foster and maintain an orderly, controlled, and safe environment for students in classrooms and labs
• Maintain and prepare training aids, tools, and equipment in the classroom and lab
• Maintain curriculum accuracy by keeping up to date on industry standards and practices
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practical assessments
• Provide constructive feedback and support to students to help them achieve academic and professional success
• Identify and report on any at-risk students; creates individualized success plans to mitigate attrition
• Foster relationships with students to help them meet program competency requirements
• Provide periodic and ad-hoc reporting to stakeholders
• Meet with students and education personnel to discuss instructional programs and related issues
• Provide and maintain regular, substantive interaction with students in online course components
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress
• Deliver engaging lectures and lab sessions on assigned topics, diagnostic procedures, equipment operation and troubleshooting, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associates Degee in Medical Sonography
• 4 Years professional experience in sonography, with a minimum of 2 years in abdomen and OB/GYN
• 4 years clinical experience ( equired)
• Knowledge of Canvas (preferred)
• Teaching experience in a clinical setting Preferred, Not Required
• Registered in at least one of the Sonography specialties for which they assume a primary teaching role (required)
• Unencumbered RDMS certification with specializations in OBGYN or Abdominals (required)

• Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction
• Design and deliver engaging educational content, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles
• Build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment
• Flexibility to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practices
• Competence in evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedback
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective instruction and interaction with students and colleagues
• Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in professional growth opportunities

• Frequently (80% or more of workday)
  • Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision)
  • Communicate with students and provide direct instruction
• Occasionally (up to 50% of workday)
  • Use fine motor skills to operate personal computers, manual and electrical (dental, automotive, mechanical, nursing, etc.) equipment, as well as various diagnostic or procedure equipment
• Rarely (less than 20% of workday)
  • Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with the assistance of mechanical interventions, students, or other employees
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to provide instruction in labs and demonstrate procedures
• Able and willing to:
  • Communicate, think, learn, and reason
  • Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
  • Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
  • Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
• Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision‑making skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
• Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
• Ability to foster long‑term relationships with stakeholders

• Work is performed indoors in a climate‑controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.
• On campus and on site work locations include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal‑protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site‑specific safety procedures.
• This position is designated as on site, or on campus to meet business needs.
• No travel required.
• Schedule Tue & Thu 9am -1pm