Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (DMS) Adjunct Faculty

Description

DMS Adjunct Faculty

South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

20,000 Students

10 Campuses 

Competency Based Education

Online

DMS Adjunct Faculty Description

South College invites applications for the adjunct position for the Imaging programs at South College Nashville Campus. We offer both Radiography and Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs.  We are searching for a team-oriented individual with excellent communication and organizational skills.  The adjunct faculty will provide instruction, support to our Imaging students, and travel to our clinic sites to interact with the student and clinical staff to obtain feedback about the students' performance.  The applicant will also help support our clinical relationships and guide students throughout their clinical experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Support clinical education with didactic education as assigned by program director.

· Evaluate and ensure the effectiveness of clinical experiences for the modality or specialty the students are enrolled in.

· Support the Clinical Coordinator/Director of Clinical Education in providing clinical instruction and document the evaluation and progression of clinical performance leading to clinical competence.

· Maintain strong relationships and act as a liaison between clinical sites and the college.

· Develop clinical rotation assignments, lesson plans, and schedules.

· Maintain all clinical records including calculation of grades.

· Review and revise performance objectives to assure valid clinical learning experiences.

· Initiate clinical instructor/clinical site evaluation by students each quarter.

· Provide student counseling and advising, as required.

· Uphold high standards of teaching, scholarship, and service. 

· Travel to clinical affiliates and make note of students' performance within the department.  Travel time is flexible, but you must be available 1-2 days a week.

Requirements

· Bachelor’s Degree Required

· Must be ARDMS credentialed in multiple modalities and in good standing with the ARDMS.  Abdomen and OB/GYN credentials preferred for ARDMS.

· Must possess proficiency in curriculum development, supervision, instruction, education, and counseling.

· Must possess the appropriate credential(s) specific to one of more of the credential(s) offered.

· Must document the equivalent of two years full-time experience as an Imaging professional.