Sonography Lab Instructor, Part-Time

Piedmont Community College (NC); Roxboro (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Piedmont Community College (NC) is seeking a Part-Time Sonography Lab Instructor to provide hands-on clinical instruction in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. You will supervise lab practice, demonstrate imaging techniques, and reinforce classroom concepts in a controlled lab environment.

You will maintain lab equipment, ensure safety standards, evaluate student performance, and provide constructive feedback, collaborating with faculty to align with curriculum objectives while fostering

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical sonography experience.
• Registered Sonographer (ARDMS or equivalent certification) required.
• Prior teaching or training experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on instruction and supervision in lab and/or clinical settings
• Demonstrate ultrasound techniques and best practices
• Support student learning through guidance, feedback, and evaluation
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and program standards
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to support student success

Skills

Passion for teaching

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Sonography program director, the Part‑Time Sonography Lab Instructor provides hands‑on clinical instruction to students in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. This role supports student learning by demonstrating imaging techniques, supervising lab practice, and reinforcing classroom concepts in a controlled lab environment. Responsibilities include maintaining lab equipment and supplies, ensuring adherence to safety and patient care standards, evaluating student performance, and providing constructive feedback. The instructor collaborates with faculty to support curriculum objectives while fostering a professional, supportive, and engaging learning atmosphere.

Essential Duties

• Provide hands‑on instruction and supervision in lab and/or clinical settings
• Demonstrate ultrasound techniques and best practices
• Support student learning through guidance, feedback, and evaluation
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and program standards
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to support student success

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred; Minimum of 3 years of clinical sonography experience

Licenses and Certificates: Registered Sonographer (ARDMS or equivalent certification required)

Specialized Training: Prior teaching or training experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Passion for teaching and mentoring students

Strong communication and organizational skills

Institutional Competencies

• Promote a common purpose consistent with stated College goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
• Possess the knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manuals related to the job tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
• Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Present a professional image in word, action, and attire.
• Demonstrate professionalism in dealing with a diverse population while understanding and respecting each other’s view of the world, personalities and working styles.
• Conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the College’s standards of ethical conduct.
• Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals; successfully communicate and collaborate with others to achieve goals.
• Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned in support of the College’s goals and core values.