Radiography Adjunct Instructor - Radiation Sciences

Virginia Commonwealth University; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University in Virginia Beach offers a radiography lab instructor role within the Department of Radiation Sciences. The position involves teaching and supervising students in a hands-on lab, ensuring correct patient positioning, equipment operation, and radiologic safety.

The instructor will coordinate with faculty to align lab activities with classroom theory and clinical applications, fostering a safe and effective learning environment for radiography students.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Baccalaureate degree.
• Current radiography certification by ARRT.
• 3 years clinical experience as a diagnostic radiographer.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate procedures: show proper patient positioning and equipment operation using energized and non-energized X-ray labs.
• Supervise practice: guide small student groups through hands-on psychomotor skill training.
• Enforce safety: ensure strict compliance with radiation safety rules and patient care standards.
• Coordinate with faculty: collaborate with course faculty to bridge classroom theories and clinical applications.

Education

Baccalaureate degree

ARRT radiography certification

3 years clinical experience as a diagnostic radiographer

Job description

Advertising Summary:

The Department of Radiation Sciences seeks a radiography lab instructor to teach and supervise students to use medical imaging equipment, safely position patients, and practice proper radiation protection in a hands-on laboratory setting.

Unit: College of Health Professions MBU

Department: Radiologic Technology

Department Summary: The Department of Radiation Sciences welcomes you! We offer B.S. in Clinical Radiation Sciences with concentrations in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography. As Virginia's only B.S. program with content specific to all modalities, you have the opportunity to prepare for the technical and professional demands of the 21st century.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The instructor will supervise an open laboratory time for students and perform the following duties:

• Demonstrate Procedures: Show proper patient positioning and equipment operation using energized and non-energized X-ray labs


• Supervise Practice: Guide small student groups through hands-on psychomotor skill training.


• Enforce Safety: Ensure strict compliance with radiation safety rules and patient care standards.


• Coordination with faculty: Collaborate with course faculty to ensure the appropriate coordination and bridging between classroom theories and clinical applications.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree


• Current radiography certification by ARRT


• 3 years clinical experience as a diagnostic radiographer

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher


• 10 years’ experience as a diagnostic radiographer


• 3 years’ experience as a collegiate educator in radiologic sciences

Salary Range: $4,000 - $9,000 (commensurate with experience)

Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Rank: Instructor

Contact Information

Contact Name: Dr. Jeffrey Legg

Contact Email: [e-mail]