Assistant Professor, Radiologic Technology Program

Job Title: Associate Professor Clinical Academic Programs

Department: Operations- Professional

Location: College of Health Careers470 Skyview Centre Pkwy Rochester NY 14622

Hours Per Week:Full Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday / Day and Evening classes

Position Summary:

The Associate Professor develops implements and evaluates the assigned program of study on an ongoing basis. This position participates in advising students curriculum development program revisions and program evaluations teaching in the classroom lab simulation lab and/or clinical setting evaluation of student achievement and other matters as aligned with the mission core values and purposes of the college.

Key Responsibilities:

Overview

• Works with the President Senior Director of Nursing and Allied Health and the Program Director to facilitate appropriate program development implementation evaluation and assessment;

• Ensures systematic review of programs to ensure quality and current course content best practice and achievement of regulatory standards;

• Performs other duties as assigned by the President Senior Director of Nursing and Allied Health and/or Program Directors;

• Serves on committees as assigned/approved;

• Reports to the relevant program director.

• Professional Governance Responsibilities

• Participates on interview committees and makes recommendations for hiring of faculty to program directors;

• Arranges for coverage of classes during absences and emergency leaves;

• Promotes rapport within the department campus and community;

• Posts and keeps a minimum of 4-6 office hours per week that meet the needs of the student and are convenient for students seeking assistance with counseling academic advising and coursework;

• Maintains punctuality in meeting assigned classes and clinical responsibilities;

• Models professional behavior and standards of practice while in the workplace;

• Functions as a change agent and leader by promoting innovative practices in educational environments;

• Participates in professional development opportunities that increase effectiveness in the role and meet institutional and regulatory requirements.

• Makes recommendations regarding equipment software purchases and equipment maintenance contracts.

• Participates in the collegial mentoring relationship serving as a mentor and/or mentee in the department and college.

• Engages in local state and/or national professional organizations appropriate to the faculty role.

• Serves community partners as content area experts when needed.

• Maintains necessary educational credentials professional skills and demonstrated teaching competencies consistent with department standards.

• Solicits feedback and implements suggestions from students and peers when appropriate.

• Expands knowledge in discipline and teaching craft on an ongoing basis.

• Promotes the professional development of peers/colleagues through recognized professional activities (in-service activities the presentation of conference papers and/or publications and other methodologies appropriate to the teaching field) as approved.

• Service to the College

• Provides service to the institution through appropriate participation in academic and campus committee assignments; offers adequate service on at least one department or college-wide committee.

• Promotes models and exhibits the College values with colleagues students and community stakeholders.

• Responds to discussions and requests for department work in a timely manner (e.g. answers emails within 24 hours completes task assignments etc.).

• Mentors new faculty as assigned.

• Knows and enforces regulatory guidelines (FERPA Title IX Article 129) and other pertinent federal regulations.

• Assists in maintaining a safe and secure campus environment.

• Reviews and recommends program textbooks and/or materials.

• Attends professional development days departmental events commencement and other institutional meetings (e.g. department meetings).

• Handles/responds to student concerns/complaints.

• Develops and/or participates in student recruitment and retention strategies.

• Participates in the formulation and implementation of department initiatives.

• Evaluate and revise program offerings/materials on an ongoing basis and develop new curricula as needed.

• Participates in strategic planning and monitors the institutional effectiveness and accountability process.

• Provides leadership and instructional integrity through classroom observation mentoring and evaluation.

• Contributes to budget requests and resource allocation

• Attends and participates in faculty meetings;

• Participates in accreditation reviews and reports;

• Participates in the orientation and advisement of students.

Committee/Meeting Responsibilities

• Attends and participates in at least one of the program level ad-hoc committees;

• Serves as a member of the assigned program Advisory Committee when invited to the advisory committee.

• Attends and participates in at least one college-level committee.

Advising

• Serves as an advisor for students;

• Guides the students academic and personal development;

• Develop remediation plans with students;

• Actively engages with advising software;

• Schedules regular meetings with students who are at risk of being unsuccessful in a course or the program;

• Assists students in identifying and utilizing resources that may contribute to their success.

Curricula

• Implements syllabi including all course requirements and assignments for all students;

• Submit suggestions for changes in syllabi courses or programs to the Curriculum Chair and the Program Director

• Designs and implements new evidence based curriculum;

• Participates in the evaluation of curriculum and related committee meetings;

• Ensures curricula reflect institutional philosophy mission current healthcare trends and community needs.

• Classroom/Lab/Clinical/Simulation Instruction

• Demonstrates effective classroom/lab/simulation management

• Develop relevant syllabi and lesson plans to reflect the college philosophy theoretical constructs course description objectives and curriculum;

• Utilizes a variety of teaching methods and modalities to accommodate the learning styles of the students;

• Provides opportunities for active student involvement through practice and application;

• Demonstrates a command of the subject matter;

• Demonstrates considerations for diverse cultural backgrounds;

• Models and encourages a collaborative faculty-student relationship;

• Provides or utilizes resource materials (handouts interactive notes technology) that enhance student learning and follow the syllabus;

• Models professional behavior and standards of practice;

• Participates in clinical orientation as required by the clinical institution;

• Completes validations as required by clinical agencies orients students to clinical/lab/simulation facilities and equipment;

• Participates in the development and implementation of clinical/lab/simulation assignments for students in the clinical setting;

• Supervises students in patient care area in collaboration with staff; Conducts pre and post conferences with students; Schedules make-up clinical as needed;

• Maintains ongoing weekly evaluation of individual student progress in the clinical/lab/simulation area;

• Provides timely ongoing verbal and written feedback to students;

Evaluation

• Provides the evaluation of students in didactic lab simulation and/or clinical areas annually;

• Participates in peer evaluations when requested;

• Reviews student evaluation summaries of assigned courses and utilizes the feedback for planning and implementing future courses;

• Participates in program planning in response to student/program evaluation feedback and employer satisfaction surveys.

Workload

• Full-time part-time (Per Diem/ Adjunct) faculty have the responsibility of classroom/clinical/lab/sim responsibilities as assigned.

• Full-time faculty will have a teaching load of no more than 24 academic credits in a given academic year.

• Part-time Time (Per Diem/Adjunct) faculty will have a teaching load of no more than 12 academic credits in a given academic year; the Load may be divided between theory and clinical/lab/simulation instruction if needed.

• Faculty are also required to have 4-6 office hours per week attend all course/faculty meetings and participate in graduation/pinning and special events.

• Faculty are required to maintain clinical competence including clinical currency. This expectation may be met in a variety of ways including clinical practice completion of content related to instructional topics volunteer work related to clinical practice areas and completion of the colleges annual skilled competencies.

• Community Relations Duties

• Participate as assigned on program-specific advisory boards involving the major stakeholders served by the college;

• Participate in publicizing and disseminating information about the program

• Participates in community-wide events as needed.

Desired Attributes

• Knowledge of adult learning and pedagogical theories related to the use of teaching effectiveness and assessment of learning.

• Ability to plan organize and assess educational programs and initiatives.

• Effective training and facilitation skills.

• Ability to both effectively lead and participate in collaborative teams.

• Ability to communicate effectivelyinterpersonally orally and in writing to engage a variety of constituents.

• Skilled in the use of personal computers and related office research and database software.

• Demonstrates excellence in academia by engaging in scholarship practices.

• Capacity to work in a highly collaborative environment with distributed leadership.

• Ability to develop shared meaning and build consensus across a variety of campuses programs and departments.

• Ability to work effectively in a diverse community and meet the needs of diverse populations.

• Demonstrated effective communication skills be self-directed and be able to use independent judgment on work priorities.

• Two years of teaching in a college or university preferred

Minimum Qualifications by Discipline:

Associate Professor: Radiologic Technology

• Masters degree in Radiology radiologic technology or related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education required.

• A minimum of three years of practical experience is required.

Required Licensure/Certification:

Associate Professor: Radiologic Technology

• Active unencumbered NYS Radiologic Technology License required.

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Certification (ARRT) required.

• Current healthcare provider BLS CPR certification

Equal Opportunity Employer
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employees physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience relevant qualifications specialty internal equity location and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability predisposing genetic characteristics marital or familial status military or veteran status citizenship or immigration status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.