UnityPoint Health·Waterloo, Iowa
The faculty member will develop, coordinate, and evaluate curriculum while providing classroom and clinical instruction to students. They will also serve as an academic advisor, participate in faculty governance, and maintain collaborative relationships with clinical agencies.
Overview Allen College is seeking candidates for a full-time faculty position in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
The faculty member shall hold an academic faculty appointment at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor at Allen College consistent with his/her education, experience and qualifications of the rank.
Faculty are members of the Allen College Faculty Organization Committee at large and are appointed to other faculty committees.
Faculty are involved in the development and evaluation of the program and of the students.
Faculty are actively involved in teaching, guidance and academic advising of students and report to the School’s Dean.
In compliance with the Clery Act, Allen College publishes an Annual Security Report (ASR) containing three previous years of crime statistics, institutional policies concerning campus safety, and a fire safety report.
The report is available at ASR Report 2025.
A paper copy is available upon request.
Allen College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Allen College was recognized by ModernThink ® and The Chronicle of Higher Education as a Great College to Work For in 2025.
Allen College was given Honor Roll status and received recognition in several categories including job satisfaction and support; compensation and benefits; supervisor/department chair effectiveness; confidence in senior leadership; faculty and staff well-being; shared governance; mission and pride, and faculty experience.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter.
We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more.
We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Participates with guidance in the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of individual courses and overall curriculum within the college. Participates in faculty development, governance and college decision making. Participates in faculty organization committees. Promotes and maintains collaborative relationships between college and clinical agencies.
Education: A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in program discipline or related field with major study in area of teaching responsibility. A master’s degree in program discipline or related field with a major study in area of teaching responsibility from a regionally accredited institution of higher education and experience in teaching preferred. Licensure/Certification: Current certification by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in the following specialties required : Abdomen and OB/GYN and RVT. Current licensure or permit to practice, as required by regulatory and/or accrediting agencies.
A minimum of two years of teaching experience in program discipline or 2 years clinical experience in area of teaching. Preference may be given to an applicant who has a minimum of one year of experience as an instructor in a JRC-DMS accredited program and 2 years clinical experience in professional discipline.
Current clinical skills and demonstrated competency in practice. Evidence of ability in teaching as indicated by others in the education field. Demonstrated ability to do scholarly work appropriate to the individual's field. Evidence of involvement in professional activity and community service.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in the program discipline and possess current ARDMS certification in Abdomen, OB/GYN, and RVT. A minimum of two years of teaching or clinical experience in the field is required.
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