Requisition ID: 2024-10717 Position Type: Part-Time Schedule Shift: Day Hours Per Week: 15 Travel: None Category: Faculty/Academic
Overview Touro University California invites applications for the adjunct faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of our new Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
The successful candidate will be required to hold a bachelor's degree and be registered in Abdomen, OB/Gyn, and/or Vascular by ARDMS, CCI, and/or ARRT. The position requires didactic teaching (lecture and lab), mentorship, precepting, exam proctoring, interdisciplinary education, and participating in academic and service responsibilities at the College and University. Preference will be given to applicants with teaching experience.
This is an excellent opportunity to work with, educate, and mentor our future sonographers on our Vallejo campus, located in the beautiful Bay Area.
Rate: $125/hour for individuals with doctoral degrees, and $60/hour for non-doctoral degree adjunct faculty
Responsibilities
Development and delivery of a portion of the curriculum, including exam item writing and proctoring
Prepares for and teaches courses every semester
Develops an assessment plan to ensure course effectiveness
Mentorship of Touro University DMS students
Plan and conduct academic advisement sessions
Participate in admissions process
Participate in advisory board meetings
Provide service on College and University committees
Attend and participate in departmental meetings
Participate in continuing education activities
Perform other faculty duties as appropriate and determined by the program director or dean
Contribute to new knowledge through research activities, presentations, publications, potentially obtaining grants and/or contracts, clinical trials, and other scholarly work
Provide reports and other documents as requested by program director or dean
Qualifications
Applicant should be committed to the support and development of the next generation of enthusiastic diagnostic medical sonographers. This would include (but not necessarily limited to) developing and implementing course curriculum and functioning as instructional leader for the DMS program.
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Master's degree preferred.
Licensed by ARDMS, CCI, or ARRT
Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a registered sonographer
Teaching experience preferred
Strong commitment to the professional development of sonography
Research experience, or interest, preferred
Excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills
Active participation in professional societies at the local, state, and/or national levels, including SDMS, AIUM, or SVU.
Personal integrity
CORE COMPETENCIES: identify the behavior an employee is expected to demonstrate.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations and personalities
Highly creative
Excellent organizational skills
Strong critical thinking skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to develop and follow policies and procedures
Ability to learn and utilize essential technologies
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