Didactic & Lab Instructors - Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
About The Position
The Swedish Institute, College of Health Sciences is hiring Diagnostic Medical Sonography Instructors in the following disciplines: Abdomen Obstetrics/Gynecology Breast, Small Parts, Musculoskeletal and Vascular Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation Registry Review Some of the essential duties are as follows: Teach assigned courses in-person as scheduled in accordance with current department-approved course descriptions, course outlines, syllabi, and procedures. Assists, as appropriate, in the maintenance of instructional materials. Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives. Communicates progress in the course to students and program administration in a timely manner and assists in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource. Determines and submits students’ grades on a timely basis in accordance with established college policies and procedures. Provides feedback, as appropriate, regarding the general operations of the department, and the college. Attends faculty meetings as called by the President, Dean or Program Directors; and participates, as appropriate, on departmental committees. Familiar with CANVAS (Learning management system) as the main instructional tool for delivering curricula, assessments, and instructional materials.
Requirements
- At a minimum, with a master’s degree with appropriate academic coursework and preparation in the subject area () taught.
- Appropriate academic coursework and preparation in the subject are(s) taught means a minimum of 18 semester credits hours (or the equivalent in the undergraduate and/ or graduate college level) in related subject areas. For example, if applying for College Physics, the candidate must have completed or earned a minimum of 18 semester credits in the subject area of physics.
- Previous teaching experience (minimum of three years) related to the subject area(s) taught with solid knowledge and understanding of adult learning principles and instructional methods.
- Experience and willingness in managing classroom experiences, evaluating student achievement, curriculum development, evaluation of program effectiveness, formulation of policies and procedures.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, able to interact effectively and professionally with other faculty, students and staff
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
- Possess a high degree of integrity and commitment to comply with policies, procedures, regulations and approved curriculum.
- Must be organized, detail oriented and able to multi-task
- Ability to adhere policies, procedures and course curricula.
Responsibilities
- Teach assigned courses in-person as scheduled in accordance with current department-approved course descriptions, course outlines, syllabi, and procedures.
- Assists, as appropriate, in the maintenance of instructional materials.
- Employs appropriate assessment techniques to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
- Communicates progress in the course to students and program administration in a timely manner and assists in the identification of students with academic or other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.
- Determines and submits students’ grades on a timely basis in accordance with established college policies and procedures.
- Provides feedback, as appropriate, regarding the general operations of the department, and the college.
- Attends faculty meetings as called by the President, Dean or Program Directors; and participates, as appropriate, on departmental committees.
- Familiar with CANVAS (Learning management system) as the main instructional tool for delivering curricula, assessments, and instructional materials.
