Adjunct Instructor - Sonography Technology -Advanced Cardiovascular

Position Details:

 

The faculty member in the 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 advanced cardiovascular 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.

Minimum Knowledge & Skills Required:

 

• CAAHEP rules and regulations.
• Sonography ACS curriculum, implementation, revision, and evaluation preferred.
• Applicable computer program and equipment knowledge.
• 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.

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. 

All full-time positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully work from home positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus. Some Part-Time and Adjunct po