Ultrasonographer Instructor
Ultrasonographer Instructor
Our client seeks a dedicated and experienced Ultrasonographer Instructor to join their team of skilled healthcare educators. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to mentor and inspire the next generation of ultrasonography professionals while contributing to the growth and excellence of the institution’s allied health programs.
The ideal candidate will bring current clinical expertise in diagnostic medical sonography alongside a genuine commitment to student success and a passion for teaching. This position combines classroom instruction, lab supervision, and clinical mentorship into a role that directly shapes the quality of graduates entering the healthcare workforce.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Classroom and Lab Instruction
- Deliver engaging and comprehensive instruction in ultrasonography techniques, anatomy, physics, and patient care, ensuring students meet program objectives and industry standards
- Develop and implement lesson plans, lab activities, and assessments that foster student understanding of diagnostic imaging principles and sonographic procedures
- Integrate current advancements in ultrasonography technology into course content to ensure the curriculum remains relevant and aligned with industry practice
- Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student engagement, critical thinking, and professional development
Clinical Supervision and Mentorship
- Supervise and mentor students during clinical practice rotations, providing hands-on guidance and constructive feedback to support skill development and professionalism
- Evaluate student clinical performance against program competency standards and document progress accurately and consistently
- Serve as a professional role model, demonstrating the patient care, communication, and technical standards expected of practicing sonographers
- Support students in navigating challenges encountered in clinical settings, connecting them with additional resources or interventions when needed
Program and Compliance Support
- Collaborate with program directors and faculty to maintain compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards, including CAAHEP and JRC-DMS requirements
- Participate in curriculum review, program assessment, and continuous improvement efforts as directed by program leadership
- Stay current with advancements in ultrasonography technology, ARDMS credentialing updates, and allied health education best practices
- Assist with student recruitment, advising, and retention initiatives that support program enrollment and completion goals
Education, Credentials, and Experience
Education and Credentials
Recognized Credentials
Candidates holding one or more of the following ARDMS or CCI specialty credentials are encouraged to apply:
Skills and Abilities
- Strong communication, organizational, and mentorship skills with a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive educational environment
- Ability to translate clinical expertise into structured, accessible instructional content for students at various stages of their training
- Demonstrated commitment to student success, professional standards, and equitable educational outcomes across diverse student populations
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior teaching, precepting, or training experience in a sonography program, clinical setting, or allied health education environment
- Familiarity with CAAHEP accreditation standards for diagnostic medical sonography programs
- Experience with simulation-based learning or ultrasound simulation technology platforms
- Active membership in professional organizations such as SDMS or AIUM
What We Are Looking For
Active, current expertise in sonographic techniques that gives students confidence they are learning from a practitioner who understands the realities of the clinical environment they are preparing for.
Ability to structure lessons, design lab activities, and deliver instruction in ways that build both technical competence and the professional judgment students need at the bedside.
Capacity to supervise students in clinical settings with clear expectations, constructive feedback, and the patience to support learners who are developing complex technical and interpersonal skills simultaneously.
Working knowledge of CAAHEP and JRC-DMS accreditation requirements and the ability to ensure course and clinical activities consistently meet or exceed those standards.
Genuine commitment to student success across diverse populations, including adult learners and career-changers who bring different prior experiences to the program.
Commitment to staying current with sonographic technology advances, ARDMS credentialing updates, and best practices in allied health education to ensure students are consistently prepared for the current healthcare market.
- Clinical Credibility: active expertise in sonographic techniques that gives students confidence they are learning from a working practitioner
- Instructional Skill: ability to structure lessons and labs that build both technical competence and professional judgment
- Clinical Mentorship: capacity to supervise students in clinical settings with clear expectations and constructive feedback
- Accreditation Awareness: working knowledge of CAAHEP and JRC-DMS standards and ability to maintain compliance
- Student-Centered Approach: genuine commitment to student success across diverse populations including adult learners
- Continuous Learning: commitment to staying current with sonographic technology and ARDMS credentialing updates
Salary and Benefits
The institution offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Faculty are supported in ongoing professional development and encouraged to maintain active clinical certification and engagement with the broader sonography profession.
How to Apply
Excelon Associates is connecting qualified candidates with institutions seeking experienced Ultrasonographer Instructors. All submissions are handled with complete confidentiality. Review of applications is ongoing.
- Submit a cover letter and current resume or CV highlighting your clinical credentials and any prior teaching or precepting experience
- Provide proof of current ARDMS or CCI certification and any additional specialty credentials
- Provide contact information for three professional references with direct knowledge of your clinical or instructional background
- Selected candidates will be invited for a confidential conversation with the Excelon Associates team and, if advancing, a campus interview with program leadership
For inquiries or nominations, contact Excelon Associates at +1 (828) 417-7094 or via the Start a Search page.
The best ultrasonography instructors are clinicians who remember what it felt like to learn this craft and who care deeply about preparing students to walk into a clinical setting with both the technical skill and the professional confidence to do the work well.
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