Adjunct Assistant Professor, Radiation Therapy Specialist

About the Role

The Assistant Professor will develop, prepare, and teach a variety of coursework in radiation therapy under general supervision. The role requires flexibility to teach courses during the day, evening, or online, as well as using other distance learning formats within a community college setting.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and delivers instruction to didactic, laboratory, and/or classroom settings to promote student success.
• Supports and promotes the college and departmental missions centered on excellence in teaching and learning through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and timely service.
• Collaborates with the Chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum that cultivates the mastery of course content.
• Demonstrates technological literacy and innovation in the delivery of instruction.
• Works collaboratively as part of a cohesive academic team.
• Assists with the implementation of college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with the college’s philosophy, mission, strategic initiatives, and procedures.
• Participates in departmental meetings and collegewide committees as needed.
• Provides students with frequent, timely assessment and clear feedback regarding academic performance.
• Appropriately documents student progress and maintains records including attendance, grading, and student learning outcomes.
• Develops methods that fairly and accurately assess students’ progress in achieving the stated learning outcomes/objectives.
• Maintains appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.
• Provides service to the college through participation in events, committees, and other college activities.
• Strictly honors the privacy and security of student records and other sensitive information according to state, federal, and college regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including document retention, FERPA, and confidentiality.
• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• An associate's degree in Radiation Therapy OR an associate's degree in Radiography or Nuclear Medicine with a certificate in Radiation Therapy.
• Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) credential with specialty in Radiation Therapy.
• A criminal background check will be conducted.

Skills

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
• Adaptability to change – able to be flexible and supportive, positively and proactively assimilating change in a rapid-growth environment.
• Analytical aptitude and problem-solving – able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices, and/or procedures, collect and interpret data, reason logically, establish facts, identify issues, and develop recommendations.
• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner.
• Critical thinking and judgment – able to make well-reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful review and informed analysis.
• Customer service – ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience with students who have little or no computer skills.
• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and high ethical standards.
• Organization and time management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
• Problem-solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and implementing resolutions.
• Relationship management – able to build relationships and address identified needs.
• Results orientation – proven ability to set and exceed established targets.
• Systems and software – proficient in Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
• Detail-oriented – proven accuracy and attention to detail.
• Multi-tasking – ability to organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.