Diagnostic Medical Sonography Adjunct Instructor

VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM

Gloucester, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Best Practices, Cardiology, Cardiovascular, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Course Development, Distance Learning, Documentation, Educational Technology, English Language, Health Science, Higher Education, Information Technology & Information Systems, Law Enforcement, Legal, Medical Diagnosis, Negative Testing, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Reporting Skills, Risk, State Government, Technical Strategy, Technical Support, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Ultrasound, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Gloucester, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Diagnostic Medical Sonography Adjunct Instructor Role Title Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band UG Position Number 278A9999 Agency Rappahannock Community College Division Rappahannock Community College (Div) Work Location Gloucester - 073 Hiring Range Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

To be determined.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Rappahannock Community College (RCC), founded in 1970, provides high-quality educational and training opportunities throughout a 12-county service region an hour east of Richmond on the beautiful western shore of the Chesapeake Bay with access to fresh local seafood and water activities. RCC delivers accessible and affordable educational opportunities, including for-credit transfer and career technical programs, robust distance education coursework, quality dual enrollment courses, and award-winning workforce training and credentialing programs. RCC's annualized enrollment of 3,700 credit students in 2024-2025 and almost 800 workforce and community development students are supported by almost 140 full-time employees and over 200 part-time/adjunct employees across two main campuses and five satellite sites.

Are you someone who wants to help students achieve their educational and professional dreams?

RCC seeks applicants for Diagnostic Medical Specialist (DMS) Adjunct Instructor positions. This position is part-time and reports to the DMS Program Head and the Dean of Health Sciences. Adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of the equivalent of 10 workload credits in fall and spring semesters and eight workload credits in the summer term. Teaching assignments are negotiated with the Dean of Health Sciences to include campus location, hours of instruction and teaching load. Day, evening and weekend teaching options may be available to accommodate the faculty's schedule. RCC is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment where student and faculty success is promoted.

The College desires candidates with a commitment to the community college mission and experience working in a varied student population, including adult learners and at-risk students. The successful candidate will be committed to academic excellence, continuous improvement through professional development, assessment, program and course development, and creating a collegial environment of civility, collaboration and open communication. The College strives for a faculty of content experts who are also knowledgeable about best practices, innovative strategies, and instructional technologies that support teaching and learning and who are well connected to the communities we serve.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

  • Appropriate credentials specific to Adult Cardiac Sonography
  • This position requires current unencumbered RDCS certification and 3 years of documented professional experience as a cardiac sonographer
  • Candidates should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources
  • Demonstrated expertise in oral and written communication with students and peers, including formal report writing is expected.

Additional Considerations

  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • A thorough knowledge of certification through American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
  • Knowledge of curriculum development and implementation with teaching experience at the community college level preferred
  • Satisfactory references, a negative criminal background check, and a negative drug screening test are conditions of employment.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

May be required to travel between campuses.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ADJ_3211P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies Multiple Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 03/31/2026 Job Close Date 12/31/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Agency Website www.rappahannock.edu Contact Name Email jobs@rappahannock.edu Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants

A FULLY completed VCCS online employment application, cover letter describing qualifications, resume and a complete, legible and updated set of unofficial transcripts are required to be considered for this position. Resumes will not substitute for a completed state application. Copies of any licenses and certifications required by this position must also be included. Official transcripts of all college coursework completed are required of the selected candidate. Applications will only be accepted online at VCCS ATS portal. This is a continuous recruitment and applications are accepted until position is filled.

Rappahannock Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and education opportunity. No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law. Lack of English skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. For more information about the employment application process, contact jobs@rappahannock.edu.

Rappahannock Community College is an open-entry institution offering career and technical education (CTE) programs in the following areas of study (list general CTE categories, such as health sciences; construction; engineering; law enforcement, culinary arts, etc.) Due to high demand, some CTE programs offer admission based on selective criteria through a separate application process that is non‐discriminatory. These programs are: (Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic I & II, Practical Nursing, Nurse Aide, Nursing, and Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Career Studies Certificate, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Echocardiography Specialization, AAS). For more information about the application process, please contact the admissions office at 804-758-6740.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/94925

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • Please describe your experience as it relates to this position.

(Open Ended Question)

    • Please describe your teaching experience.

(Open Ended Question)

    • This position requires some technology skills. Please describe your comfort in adapting to new technology modalities.

(Open Ended Question)

    • Please describe your passion for helping emerging sonography technicians.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  • Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

  • Other Document
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Unofficial Transcript 2
  • Unofficial Transcript 3
  • Alternative Hiring Process Letter

About the Company

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VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM