Assistant Professor Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Tenure Track)

Position Summary

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant educational community and have a desire and ability to serve a population of students with various needs and backgrounds. The selected candidate will play a key role in launching the new Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, scheduled to begin in fall 2026 at our state-of-the-art Ultrasound Lab in Framingham.

Responsibilities

• Support MassBay’s mission, vision, values, and student outcomes
• Manage a full teaching load in DMS across classroom, lab, and simulation environments
• Participate in item writing, proctor exams, prepare syllabi, and develop curriculum aligned with learning outcomes
• Teach in traditional, hybrid, and online formats
• Create assessment plans for course and program effectiveness
• Advise and mentor students; hold office hours
• Join governance activities, including committees, advisory boards, and accreditation
• Maintain documentation for assessment and accreditation
• Assist with admissions processes
• Submit reports as needed to leadership
• Help identify clinical sites and collaborate with clinical professionals
• Participate in special college-related events such as Open House, commencement, pinning, and some meetings and events outside of regular work hours
• Adhere to the Massachusetts Community College Contract, including but not limited to: Academic advisor to students. Post and maintain a minimum of four (4) office hours per week. Serve on College committees (college governance) as elected or appointed. Attend Division, Department, and Committee meetings. Serve on Ultrasound Program committees
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
• Use technology to improve communication and student learning
• Pursue ongoing professional development in clinical and teaching skills
• Work with faculty and staff to advance program goals and policies
• Collaborate effectively within a diverse academic community
• Complete other duties assigned by the Dean per the Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (or foreign equivalency)
• Current and active credential(s) in one or more DMS concentrations (e.g., RDMS, RVT, RMSKS)
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a registered sonographer
• Documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance, and educational theory
• Knowledge and application of curriculum design, assessment, and teaching methodologies
• Current health and immunizations required for clinical clearance
• Current BLS certification appropriate to teaching responsibilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, learning management systems (LMS), and simulation technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Sensitivity and commitment to various perspectives and fairness
• Experience working in a community college or similar environment
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need
• Master’s degree in a related field
• Experience with program accreditation and regulatory compliance
• Teaching experience in a college or clinical education setting
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse faculty, staff, and students
• Experience in curriculum development, assessment, and outcome measurement