Adjunct Faculty - Lab Instructor - Sonography

Job Summary

Provide effective student instruction to meet course objectives.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Factors:
  • Demonstrate effective instructional methodology.
  • Command of the subject and use of effective teaching/learning methods.
  • In conjunction with Program Director and/or Course Coordinator, facilitate clear formulation of learning objectives/outcomes demonstrated by thorough course planning, and thorough preparation for individual classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical sessions.
  • Skill in communicating with students and challenging them to go beyond what is required.
  • Effective course implementation through the use of a variety of instructional methods, as appropriate, to foster an environment to stimulate student interest and pursuit of learning.
  • Integrity, open-mindedness and objectivity in presenting material.
  • Able to relate the subject to other areas of knowledge.
  • Collaboration with other faculty in the development of curriculum.
  • Systematic assessment of student learning.
  • Provision of constructive feedback in a timely manner to students to foster professional development.
  • Punctuality and reliability in conduct of classes.
  • Course revision as needed to increase effectiveness.
• Professionalism:
  • Supports collegiality by behaving in a professional manner with faculty, staff and administration.
  • Responds to communications and requests in a timely fashion.
  • Treats staff and faculty in a professional manner.
  • Supports College strategic initiatives.
  • Responds appropriately to guidance and constructive criticism.
  • Maintains a professional appearance appropriate for the position.
  • Follows and understands the mission, vision, core values and Standards of Behavior.
  • Participates in required meetings and events as appropriate.
  • Fulfills mandatory job requirements (e.g., timely submission of syllabi and grades, AOR, maintenance of certification/licensure, related employee health requirements as applicable).

Schedule

Saturdays

Job Requirements

• Education: Completion of terminal degree deemed appropriate per programmatic needs in the assigned discipline from a regionally accredited institution required, with a minimum of 18 semester hours in content-specific related field; master’s and/or doctoral degree in related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year experience in area relevant to program assignment required; one or more years of experience in teaching at the post-secondary level is preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Where appropriate, Nebraska licensure and national certifications are required of faculty employed at Nebraska Methodist College.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to provide academic instruction, read, analyze, interpret and grade academic assignments in a higher educational environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with personal computer and standard office applications.
• Knowledge of various teaching methods and adult learning styles.
• Skill in the effective use of resources including time, information and available services.
• Knowledge and support of the College mission statement and its values.

Physical Requirements

• Weight Demands: Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force.
• Physical Activity:
  • Occasionally Performed (1%-33%): Balancing, Climbing, Carrying, Crawling, Distinguishing colors, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling/Pushing, Reaching, Standing, Stooping/bending, Twisting, Walking.
  • Frequently Performed (34%-66%): Hearing, Repetitive Motions, Seeing/Visual, Speaking/talking.
  • Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Fingering/Touching, Grasping, Keyboarding/typing, Sitting.
• Job Hazards: Not Related: Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses), Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment), Equipment/Machinery/Tools, Explosives (pressurized gas), Electrical Shock/Static, Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc), Rare (1-33%): Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex), Mechanical moving parts/vibrations.