Diagnostic Medical Sonograpy Instructor/Clinical Coordinator – Rockford Career College – Rockford, IL

Rockford Career College is seeking to hire a FT Instructor for our new Diagnostic Medical Sonography AAS program. This person will report to the Program Chair. Rockford Career College is the oldest career training college in Illinois and the 7th oldest in the United States. Our mission is to provide a relevant, well-rounded, occupational education and to serve our community partners.

This position will start out as a FT Instructor and eventually transition to a FT Clinical / Externship Coordinator once the Externship portion of the program starts up.

Benefits to working at Rockford Career College

1. Mon-Thursday schedule, occasional Fridays for meetings and trainings

2. Medical and Dental

3. Matching 401k.

4. Positive, Supportive culture

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and provide all lecture, laboratory and clinical instruction according to the

required curriculum.

• Follow current course outlines, objectives, and evaluation mechanisms for the program

and/or develop such when indicated by the Lead Instructor, Program Chair, Academic Dean

and/or or Campus President (as applicable).

• Maintain a lesson plan of daily instructional events.

• Monitor student attendance and retention and document as required by the

administration.

• Grade assignments, returning graded assignments to students, and assigning final grades for all

students in a timely manner (i.e. less than 48 hours from the due date of the

assignment/homework).

• Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled times (i.e., office hours)

or by appointment

• Substitute in classes when necessary.

• Advise students as it relates to school policies, satisfactory performance, etc. Maintain

communication with the Lead Instructor, Program Chair, Academic Dean and/or Campus

President (as applicable) regarding such activity.

• Submit in writing current textbook, supply, and equipment needs to the appropriate supervisor.

• Monitor all equipment and supply inventory.

• Secure consumable supplies as well as educational materials from administrative office when

needed

• Maintain professional appearance.

• Communicate with the Lead Instructor, Program Chair, Academic Dean or Campus President

(as applicable) on all issues related to students.

• Maintain professional expertise (faculty development and professional growth) to meet

accreditation standards by attending educational seminars in professional field; attending

teaching improvement as provided including mandatory AHED online training and

Foundations of Teaching modules; reading current literature, attending online courses.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Sonography: 5 years (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License:

• RVT (Preferred)
• ARDMS certified in OB/gyn & Abdomen (Required)