Kilgore College·Kilgore, Texas
The adjunct faculty member is responsible for delivering engaging and effective instruction in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, utilizing various methodologies including lectures and hands-on labs, while aligning content with program learning objectives and accreditation standards. This role also involves assessing student performance, providing academic support and mentorship, and fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
The adjunct faculty member in the DMS Sonography Program at Kilgore College is responsible for providing high-quality instruction and supporting student success in alignment with program and institutional goals. This position requires expertise in diagnostic medical sonography, a commitment to student learning, and the ability to foster a positive and inclusive educational environment. This role includes facilitating student engagement through academic and support services while encouraging collaboration with other Health Sciences programs.
Possess an academic degree no lower than an Associate degree and at least equal to that for which the graduates are being prepared;
Possess the appropriate credential(s) specific to the concentration(s) that s/he coordinates;
Have documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance, and in educational theories and techniques; and
Have a minimum of two years of clinical experience as a registered sonographer in the professional sonography field.
Work is typically performed in an interior/office-lab work environment.
Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program.
All full-time positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully work from home positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus. Some Part-Time and Adjunct positions may be offsite but the candidate MUST live in the State of Texas.
Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 7,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.
We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.
Positions will remain open until filled.
Some Adjunct and Part-Time teaching positions may remain open perpetually as the need for part time instructors fluctuates with student enrollment.
Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment.
An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check.
Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens.
All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired.
Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination.
All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.
This description is an overview of the job.
It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs.
Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice.
Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Kilgore College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.
Employee Rights and Responsibilities Under the Family and Medical Leave Act [https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/benefits-leave/fmla]
All positions are considered security-sensitive and subject to a background check pre-employment.
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