Sonography Instructor
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
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