Adjunct Instructor - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Position Details:

The adjunct faculty member in the DMS Sonography Program at Kilgore College is responsible for providing high-quality instruction and supporting student success in alignment with program and institutional goals. This position requires expertise in diagnostic medical sonography, a commitment to student learning, and the ability to foster a positive and inclusive educational environment. This role includes facilitating student engagement through academic and support services while encouraging collaboration with other Health Sciences programs.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and effective instruction, aligning with program learning objectives and accreditation standards.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methodologies, including lectures, hands-on scanning labs, case studies, and simulation-based learning.
• Assess student performance through formative and summative evaluations, providing timely and constructive feedback.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of students.
• Ensure course materials and instruction align with program competencies and industry best practices.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student success.
• Provide academic support, guidance, and mentorship to students, addressing their learning needs.
• Encourage students to utilize available academic and student support services.
• Promote professionalism, ethical behavior, and clinical competency in the field of sonography.
• Maintain regular communication with the Program Director and faculty regarding student progress and program needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance curriculum development and instructional effectiveness.
• Stay current with industry trends, advancements in sonographic technology, and best practices in medical imaging.
• Adhere to all college policies, procedures, and accreditation requirements.
• Contribute to program assessment and improvement efforts as requested.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge & Skills Required:

• CAAHEP rules and regulations.
• Sonography DMS curriculum, implementation, revision, and evaluation preferred.
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications and instructional/clinical technology systems, with working knowledge of associated equipment and digital tools.
• Public relations principles and practices
• Monitoring and evaluating student performance
• Prioritizing work and performing multiple tasks
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Minimum Position Requirements:

The instructor (s) must:

• Possess an academic degree no lower than an Associate degree and at least equal to that for which the graduates are being prepared;
• Possess the appropriate credential(s) specific to the concentration(s) that s/he coordinates;
• Have documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance, and in educational theories and techniques; and
• Have a minimum of two years of clinical experience as a registered sonographer in the professional sonography field.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Work is typically performed in an interior/office-lab work environment.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Salary Range & Fringe Benefits:

• Salary for adjunct faculty members is based upon level of education and range from $1,900 per 3-hour course for a master's degree to $2,100 per 3-hour course for a doctorate.
• Worker's compensation.
• Limited Part-Time Retirement Plan.

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program.