Medical Radiography Instructor, Aurora, CO

Medical Radiography Instructor Role Overview

Excelon Associates is recruiting on behalf of a higher education institution seeking an experienced, dedicated Radiologic Technology Instructor to join its allied health department in Aurora, CO. This full-time faculty role offers the opportunity to teach and mentor students across classroom, laboratory, and clinical environments, ensuring they develop both the technical expertise and compassionate approach required in the field of diagnostic imaging.

The successful candidate is an engaged educator who demonstrates a commitment to student learning, professional growth, and collaboration within a diverse academic community. This is a hybrid role, typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with occasional evenings or weekends during busy periods. The position works within the radiography accreditation and credentialing framework set by bodies such as the JRCERT, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, and the professional standards of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in Radiologic Technology according to established curricula and academic standards.
• Design dynamic, engaging instructional environments that promote student success.
• Guide and mentor students in the theory, lab, and clinical components of the program.
• Maintain regular office hours for student advising and academic support.
• Participate in ongoing curriculum development, assessment of learning outcomes, and program improvement initiatives.
• Incorporate multimedia and innovative teaching technologies, including virtual and augmented reality, to enhance learning experiences.
• Collaborate with faculty and department leadership to strengthen program quality and student outcomes.
• Engage in professional development and stay current with advancements in radiologic technology and clinical practices.
• Support accreditation activities, advisory board meetings, and institutional initiatives.
• Use the Canvas Learning Management System and other educational platforms to facilitate instruction and evaluation.
• Contribute to program review, student recruitment, and community engagement activities as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology or a related field.
• Current certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Colorado Department of Public Health Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience as a licensed Radiologic Technologist.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Technology, Health Science, or Healthcare Administration.
• Prior teaching experience in higher education or clinical instruction.
• Advanced modality certifications such as CT, MRI, Mammography, or Nuclear Medicine.
• Experience with radiology information systems (RIS, PACS, Epic) and familiarity with HIPAA compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate emerging technologies in instruction, such as simulation and AR/VR.
• Strong commitment to student development, equity, and inclusion.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Compensation and Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan (403b).

Who Thrives as a Medical Radiography Instructor

This role is built for a practicing-credentialed educator. The strongest candidates hold current ARRT certification and a Colorado CRT license, bring real time on the modalities, and can carry that expertise into the theory, lab, and clinical sides of the program. They teach to established standards while keeping students engaged, and they advise and mentor with genuine care.

Modern instruction matters here. People who do well bring multimedia and emerging tools into the classroom, including simulation and AR/VR, run instruction confidently through the Canvas LMS, and stay current as imaging technology and clinical practice evolve.

Finally, the best fit is a real department colleague. The role contributes to curriculum development, outcome assessment, accreditation activity, advisory boards, and recruitment, all within a diverse academic community and with a clear commitment to student development, equity, and inclusion.

About Excelon Associates

Excelon Associates is a retained executive search firm founded in 2007, headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina, with offices in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, Florida. The firm partners with leading academic institutions to identify exceptional educators and healthcare professionals committed to shaping the future of allied health education.

This Medical Radiography Instructor search is managed by an Excelon recruiter who serves as the single point of contact through screening, interviews, and offer. You can explore the firm’s higher education recruitment practice, browse current open roles, or review recent campaigns to see the kinds of searches Excelon runs.

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