- Full Time
- Cleveland, OH
Sonography Instructor
Position Description
Responsible for all instruction of students in all programs where applicable in accordance with established policies, procedures, and established requirements. The position reports directly to a Program Chair, Academic Dean, Director of Academic Operations for Online, and/or the Campus President.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and provide all lecture, laboratory, and clinical instruction according to the required curriculum.
- Follow current course outlines, objectives, and evaluation mechanisms for the program and/or develop such when indicated by the Lead Instructor, Program Chair, Academic Dean, and/or Campus President (as applicable).
- Maintain a lesson plan of daily instructional events.
- Monitor student attendance and retention and document as required by the administration.
- Grade assignments, returning graded assignments to students, and assigning final grades for all students in a timely manner (i.e. less than 48 hours from the due date of the assignment/homework).
- Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled times (i.e., office hours) or by appointment
- Substitute in classes when necessary.
- Advise students as it relates to school policies, satisfactory performance, etc. Maintain communication with the Lead Instructor, Program Chair, Academic Dean, and/or Campus President (as applicable) regarding such activity.
- Submit in writing current textbook, supply, and equipment needs to the appropriate supervisor.
- Monitor all equipment and supply inventory.
- Secure consumable supplies as well as educational materials from the administrative office when needed.
- Maintain a professional appearance.
- Communicate with the Lead Instructor, Program Chair, Academic Dean, or Campus President (as applicable) on all issues related to students.
- Maintain professional expertise (faculty development and professional growth) to meet accreditation standards by attending educational seminars in the professional field; attending teaching improvement as provided including mandatory online training and Foundations of Teaching modules; reading current literature, attending online courses, etc.
- Ensure that students follow the catalog guidelines daily.
- Attend all scheduled mandatory meetings.
- Serve on committees (e.g., curriculum development, retention, etc) as assigned based upon expertise or campus needs.
- Online Instruction: Ensure daily review of the course to monitor student participation, answer student questions, and grade student work within 48 hours.
- Perform other duties as required.
Job Qualifications and Skills
- Must have 4 years of sonography experience
- Associates degree or higher
- Currently licensed in the field