Adjunct Diagnostic Medical Sonography Instructor

OB TITLE:AdjunctDiagnostic Medical SonographyFaculty

REPORTS TO:DMS Program Chair

DEPARTMENT:Diagnostic Medical Sonography

EXEMPT:Yes

VICEPRESIDENT:Vice-President of Instruction Academic Transfer and Health

Sciences

GENERALSTATEMENTOFTHEFUNCTION

AllHindsCommunityCollegeemployeesmust committotheCaringCampusapproach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioralobjectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

Teach classes andassistprogram chairperson with planning organizing and implementing program goals and activities related to clinical activities.

QUALIFICATIONSREQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily.Therequirementslistedbelowarerepresentativeoftheknowledge skill and/or ability. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATIONAND/OREXPERIENCE

An Associates degreeorBachelorsdegree(preferred)with a major or equivalent that isappropriate tothe teaching assignment; a minimum offiveyears full-time professional experience as a general and OBGYN sonographer.

Current documentation as a registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with certifications in abdomen OBGYN and breast sonography specific to the concentrations offered.

ESSENTIALDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIESincludethefollowing. Other duties may be assigned.

clinical experiences with theassistanceof the program chair.

Maintain open lines of communication with clinical instructors.

Develop clinical schedules with theassistanceof the program chair and agency clinical instructors.

Identifynew clinical sites and provide information for clinical education agreement negotiation to the office of the Dean Health Sciences.

Aptitude

1.Maintaincurrent professional credentials and certifications asin respectivefield.

2. Cooperate in the execution of the college center division andprogrampoliciesproceduresand guidelines.

3. Implement teaching strategies that engage learners in active learning.

4.Utilizecutting-edgetechnology in teaching in the clinical setting.

5. Completeprofessional development activities by designated deadlines.

6.Maintainand provide current documentation of all professional requirements.

Attitude

1. Conduct oneself in a professional mannerappropriate tothe time place and type of teaching/learning experience.

2. Consistently follow College policies and procedures.

3. Consistently follow Nursing and Allied Health procedures and guidelines.

4. Consistently follow program procedures and guidelines.

5.Demonstratefairness in the assessment and evaluation of students.

6. Collaborate with others to improve educational experiences.

7. Accept responsibility for personal behaviors and actions.

8. Respond to feedback in a receptive manner and incorporate feedbackindeveloping annual goals.

9.Participatein student/faculty and faculty/administrator evaluations and performance review conferences asappropriate forrole with input from clinical coordinator and program chair.

10.Maintainprofessional boundaries with students in all interactions.

Attendance

1. Work assigned hours for each clinicalassignmentsduring each contracted semester

2. Meet all assigned clinical assignments.

3. Arrive on time and stay for assigned length of time for clinical days.

4. Notify immediate supervisorin a timely mannerof any unplanned tardiness or absence.

5. Attend general faculty center division and program meetings as schedule allows.

Attention

1. Check College e-mail during the work week and respondin a timely manner.

2. Provide feedback to studentsin a timely manner.

3.Maintainconfidentiality of student information.

4.Submitdocumentation required by College or Program by published deadlines.

5. Follow program chain of command to communicateissueor concernsutilizingCollege Policy Procedure and Personnel Manual (refer to: College Manuals).

Appearance

1. Present a personal appearance in keeping with established Hinds Community College Dress Code (refer to: College Manuals).

2. Follow program dress code requirements.

3. Follow clinical agency dress code requirements as identified by clinical agency guidelines.

SUPERVISORYRESPONSIBILITIES:

NA

PHYSICALDEMANDS

Thephysicaldemandsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthosethatmustbemetby an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Whileperformingthedutiesofthisjobtheemployeeisregularlytousehandto finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employeefrequentlyis required tostand walk sittasteand smell. The employee isfrequentlyrequired to sit.

Theemployeeisoccasionallytostand;walk;andstoopkneelcrouchorcrawl.

Theemployeemustoccasionallyliftand/ormoveupto50pounds.Specificvision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKENVIRONMENT

Theworkenvironmentcharacteristicsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthose an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Thenoiselevelintheworkenvironmentisusuallymoderateandtheemployeeis occasionally required toperform jobresponsibilities in theoutdoors and off site.

Wepromoteacultureofinclusionforallemployeesthatrespectsindividualstrengths ideas and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions drive innovation and deliver better results.

Mission

HindsCommunityCollegeiscommittedtomovingpeopleandcommunitiesforwardby helping develop their purposepassionand profession.

Vision

HindsCommunityCollegewillbeacatalysttocreateacompetitiveeconomyanda compelling culture for Mississippi.