Assistant Professor - Radiologic Sciences

Position summary:

The Assistant Professor is responsible for student learning in his/her discipline of expertise.  The instructor also assists the instructional leader and other administrative personnel in activities designed to enhance the effectiveness of the instructional process and to support the mission of the College.  Additional expectations, policies, and guidance for faculty performance of their duties are available in the Kilgore College Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual and the Faculty Handbook. The person hired in this 12-month position will report to the Radiologic Science Program Director and will be responsible for the overall academic and administrative leadership of the department.  The individual will also carry a 15-hour teaching load per long semester. Additional summer teaching responsibilities may be available based on programmatic need.

Position responsibilities:

• Prepare and adhere to a syllabus in Kilgore College's required format
• Clearly communicate course requirements, means of evaluation, deadlines, and policies to students
• Develop high-quality means of evaluating student learning outcomes and apply them fairly and consistently in accordance with Kilgore College policies, as well as methods and timelines outlined in the syllabus
• Submit grades and required course documentation timely
• Follow Kilgore College policies and procedures in all elements of course management
• Maintain required office hours to provide additional academic support to students and go over examinations and other graded work
• Ability to conduct classroom laboratory and/or online courses

• Prepares for and teaches classes as assigned while making good use of class time and keeping all classes for the scheduled period
• Develop appropriate grading policies and methods of student assessment to monitor and communicate academic progress
• Provides full information to students regarding course syllabi, objectives, text, and materials required for the courses taught
• Maintains accurate records of student attendance and academic progress
• Recognizes individual differences in the classroom, and adapts instructional techniques accordingly
• Encourages and motivates students in a positive/professional manner to do their best
• Refers students to appropriate staff/faculty/Program Director for information, guidance, financial assistance, placement, etc.
• Enforces regulations in the school catalog and student handbook
• Attends scheduled faculty, department, and committee meetings
• Uses college equipment and property appropriately and has students do the same

Minimum Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Two years of professional clinical experience in Medical Imaging
• Two years of instructional experience
• Current registration in radiography from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or an equivalent
• Familiarity with JRCERT Accreditation Standards
• Must be able to travel to clinical sites if needed
• Candidates with post-primary certifications preferred

• Proficiency in curriculum design, evaluation, instruction, and academic advising
• Maintains current knowledge of discipline and educational methodologies through professi