Adjunct Faculty Cardiac Sonography
Adjunct Faculty Cardiac Sonography
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Job Description
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Austin Community College is a public twoyear institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access through traditional and distance learning modes to higher education and workforce training including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees in our service area.
As a community college committed to our mission we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:
Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
Is attracted by the colleges mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities
Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students lowincome students and students from underserved communities.
Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes
Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others
Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC
Job Posting Title:
Adjunct Faculty Cardiac SonographyJob Description Summary:
Responsible to prepare and deliver cardiac sonography coursework in engaging innovative and disciplineappropriate ways that reflect a commitment to success equity an understanding of culturally responsive teaching and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.Job Description:
Program Information
The Sonography Program is comprised of two tracks in which students will earn their Associate of Applied Science Advanced Technical Certificate and eligibility for national credentialing examinations in Diagnostic Cardiovascular or MedicalVascular (including OBGYN) Sonography. Additionally we offer an Advanced Technical Certificate in Cardiac Sonography for credentialed sonographers seeking formal education in this specialty. The Sonography department is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). We offer comprehensive didactic and clinical education with oncampus labs and direct patient care experience in every semester of the program. The program is committed to ensuring our curriculum aligns with industry standards through collaboration with our clinical affiliates and sonography professional organizations.
Principal Responsibilities and Duties
Assist in preparing students for all aspects of the Cardiac Sonography profession with a focus on clinical instruction in the oncampus lab environment.
Prepare and teach courses in the field ofCardiac Sonography to a multicultural student population based on the departments approved course learning outcomes utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.
Evaluate student progress and provide clear timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age protected veteran status political affiliation or other protected categories.
Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.
Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair dean and/or associate vice chancellor vice chancellor executive vice chancellor.
Additional Duties
Candidates must be available for inperson instruction 12 days per week at our Round Rock Campus.
Occasional evening/weekend duties as assigned such as open lab and outreach events.
Technology
Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications online resources and other technologies for the classroom.
Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours syllabi etc.
Principal Professional Standards
Appropriate use of the colleges learning management system.
Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
Participate in graduation general assembly and other official college functions.
Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
Attend and participate in collegewide campus department or other activities and meetings.
Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.
Required Education
Educational requirements in accordance with SACSCOC accreditation standards. No substitution for educational requirements.
Associate of Science or Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Required Work Experience
One year of experience as a Sonographer.
Preferred Work Experience
Three years of experience as a Sonographer.
Experience teaching students in the clinical setting.
Other Requirements
Active Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Adult Echocardiography RDCS(AE); or
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
Qualities of a Successful Candidate
Ethics integrity and sound professional judgment.
A commitment to establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with students colleagues and staff representing multicultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Dynamic nontraditional instructional delivery methods to teach students of widely varying levels of proficiency and from various backgrounds and abilities.
Appropriate and uptodate knowledge of the discipline and subject matter.
Experience using technology as an instructional aide where appropriate to enhance learning.
Documented experience with active and applied teaching and learning methodologies.
A strong commitment to teaching in a community college setting including teaching practices that reflect an understanding of the multicultural classroom and the benefits of cultural awareness and sensitivity in the classroom and the workplace.
Commitment to a culture of care for all.
Commitment to the comprehensive mission of Austin Community College and to the principles and practices associated with ServantLeadership.
Ability to communicate effectively with students with a wide range of skills and backgrounds.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with varied populations from the local community as well as students staff faculty and administration.
Strength in communication media both verbal and written as well as listening.
Strong organizational skills attention to detail ability to maintain an established schedule including evenings and weekends including possible multiple campus locations that may vary by semester.
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of student information.
Understanding of what it means to teach in a community college environment that serves often underprepared and underserved students.
Application Requirements
1. Upload the following documents to your application:
Unofficial/copy of transcripts
Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V. or Rsum
Cover letter explaining interest in the position
2. Request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to . This email address must be entered as the recipient. Please do not select Austin Community College from a menu. It will not be received by ACC Human Resources. If you need assistance please contact your universitys registrars office. If official electronic transcripts are not an option a hardcopy can be mailed to the following address:
ACC Human Resources
Attn: Alisol Martinez
6101 Highland Campus Dr. Bldg 3000 Suite 3.2224
Austin TX 78752
Photocopies of transcripts or transcripts stamped issued to student are not accepted.
Working Conditions
Work is routinely performed in a classroom or laboratory setting.
Subject to standing walking sitting and reaching for extended periods of time.
Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
Number of Openings:
2Job Posting Close Date:
August 31 2025Clery Act
As required by the US Department of Education employees are required to report violations under Title IX and under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act) you will be notified trained and provided resources for reporting.
Disclaimer
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an allinclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job nor is it an allinclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add change amend or delete portions of this job description at any time with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested directed or assigned. In addition reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
Employment Type
Part-Time
