Assistant Professor, Sonography

Position Summary & Essential Duties

Summary:

Under direct supervision of the Department Chair of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, the incumbent will teach and ensure the effectiveness of the Adult Cardiac Program. Make curriculum addition, deletion, assessment, and reviews. Oversee quality review and improvement for the program. In addition, perform duties and responsibilities the DMSO department Chair assigns to support the DMSO program’s operation.

Qualifications (Required and Preferred)

Associate’s Degree in Sonography field and two years of directly related work experience.

CERTIFICATION OR LICENSES:

Have at least two of the following credentials:

• RDMS in Abdomen (AB),
• RDMS in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) and/or
• RVT in Vascular Technology (VT) or Vascular Sonography (VS)

PREFERRED:
Bachelor's Degree (or higher)

Five (5) five years of directly related work experience

RDCS in Adult Echocardiography (AE) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)

RDMS in Abdomen (AB), Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) and RVT in Vascular Technology (VT).

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will:

• Develop and teach assigned classes in keeping with syllabi, outlines, and instructional materials.
• Cultivate healthy teacher-student relationships.
• Engage students in active learning.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
• Provide laboratory instruction in assigned courses.
• Willingness and ability to obtain a Cardiac Sonography credential (e.g., RDCS through ARDMS or RCS through CCI) within 12 to 18 months of employment.
• Obtain any of the preferred credentials within 6 months of employment if needed.
• Compose, edit, review, and approve learning objectives.
• Develop, administer, compile, and grade assignments for assigned courses.
• Review assessments with students.
• Post and maintain office hours as assigned.
• Counsel students with academic and/or personal problems, referring to appropriate personnel or agencies as necessary.
• Utilize advancements in technology to improve instructional methodology.
• Stay abreast of developments in the discipline by reading current literature, interacting and collaborating with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Incorporate best practices.
• Seek feedback to improve the quality of teaching.
• Participate in academic/professional organizations.
• Participate in professional development to improve skills related to job assignments annually.
• Maintain accurate student records in compliance with Temple College requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues and the chair to address teaching, curriculum improvements, book recommendations, instructional materials development, and research issues.
• Work with colleagues to seek and maintain program accreditation.
• Recruit for and promote Temple College and specific programs.
• Instruct Distance Ed or Dual Credit courses as assigned.
• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors and coworkers; communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents; present model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Foster collegiality within the department/division.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Comply with all Temple College and other appropriate agencies and partnerships' policies, procedures, and practices.
• Serve on department committees as needed and as appointed by the department chair and appropriate college committees.
• Contribute to the growth of the college by active involvement on task forces or committees.
• Demonstrate participation in activities that contribute to the growth of the community.
• Perform job-related duties as assigned.

Professional Standards and Workplace Expectations

• Communicate respectfully, constructively, and supportively with co-workers, faculty, staff, students, and visitors across all forms of communication.
• Demonstrate commitment to the team by practicing punctuality, respecting deadlines, engaging in collaborative problem-solving, and maintaining honest communication.
• Build trusting workplace relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and professional responsibility, even during demanding production schedules.
• Proactivelymaintaintechnicalproficiencybyparticipatingin approved training opportunities, reading job-related materials, and collaborating with peers.
• Meet all required standards of confidentiality. Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Present a clean, professional appearance suitable for an educational environment with frequent students and community interaction, adhering to all safety wear standards.
• As a Temple College Employee, actively support the Caring Campus initiative by engaging in student-centered behavior commitments, providing responsive and accurate assistance to all internal and external community members, and embracing our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Community, and Respect.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities & Physical Demands

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design.
• Knowledge of teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Knowledge of the appropriate subject matter and the application of the subject matter for the discipline being taught.

SKILLS:

• Skill in effective communication strategies, both verbal and written, in dealing with students and other involved parties.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals.
• Ability to effectively present information to students, public groups, or professional organizations.
• Ability to apply concepts to practical situations. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables simultaneously.
• Ability to provide effective teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
• Ability to assess student learning outcomes
• Ability to work with a diverse population.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Physical activity is required with occasional lifting of objects up to 30 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a classroom, healthcare learning lab, clinical, and office settings. Duties will require travel in personal or school-owned vehicles.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Primary schedule is Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, but will vary depending on program needs. Position may require evening or weekend availability.

This is an on-site position. Essential duties must be performed in person during prescribed work hours.

HOURS REQUIRED PER WEEK:

40

TRS/ORP:

TRS or ORP

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:

None

REPORTS TO:

Department Chair, DMSO Program

The following duties and responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s), and physical requirements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The information listed below is not intended to be construed as a complete listing of all duties and responsibilities, KSA’s, and physical requirements required of this position since changes to the position may occur at any time or additional requirements may be added over the course of time.

TEMPLE COLLEGE BENEFITS

To enhance the employment opportunity you may be seeking, Temple College offers a competitive array of benefit options to select from, some of which are fully paid for by the college. Listed below is a summary of benefits currently offered for full-time employees. Part-time employees are eligible for specific benefits on a pro-rated basis.

MEDICAL AND OPTIONAL INSURANCE COVERAGE BENEFIT OPTIONS

The Medical and optional insurance coverage benefit options listed below are offered through Temple College by the Employees Retirement System (ERS) of Texas. Please visit ERS at https://www.ers.texas.gov/ for further information.

• MEDICAL:

  Eligible full-time employees can choose from the following medical programs which begin the first day of the month following the 60th day of employment:

  • HealthSelect of Texas "Blue Cross Blue Shield" (PPO)
  • Consumer Directed HealthSelect "Blue Cross Blue Shield (HSA)

Medical plans include prescription coverage. Employee medical coverage monthly premiums are fully paid for by the college and the college pays for one-half (1/2) of the cost of dependent care coverage monthly premiums.

• OPTIONAL BENEFITS:

Dental (PPO and HMO), Vision, Optional Term Life Insurance, Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Dependent Term Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Texa$aver (457 plan), TexFlex-Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement.

Optional benefits are employee paid but are offered at very competitive rates.

ANNUAL AND SICK LEAVE ACCRUALS

• ANNUAL LEAVE ACCRUALS:

Regular, full-time twelve (12) month faculty and staff accrue Annual Leave as follows:

• Years of Service: 0 through 5
  • Accrual Rate (Maximum Accrual Hours per Month) = 8
  • Accrual Rate (Maximum Accrual Hours per Year) = 96
• Years of Service: 6 through 10
  • Accrual Rate (Maximum Accrual Hours per Month) =10
  • Accrual Rate (Maximum Accrual Hours per Year) =120
• Years of Service: 10 plus years
  • Accrual Rate (Maximum Accrual Hours per Month) =12
  • Accrual Rate (Maximum Accrual Hours per Year) =144

Annual leave may be accrued up to a limit of 240 hours with special provisions allowing for annual accruals above that limit. Faculty with contracts less than 12 months do not accrue Annual Leave but are provided with 20 hours of personal time per fiscal year.

• SICK LEAVE ACCRUALS:

Faculty and Administrative Staff: Accruals of 8 hours per month. Sick Leave may be accrued up to a limit of 1040 total hours. Faculty with contracts less than 12 months will receive accruals during the summer semester if they instruct during that time.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• **HOLIDAYS:**Recognized college holidays, in addition to Annual and Sick leave accruals, include Labor Day, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Martin Luther King Day, Spring Break, Good Friday, Memorial Day and Independence Day.
• **PAYROLL:**Employees are paid by direct deposit through the last working day of the month. Actual deposits are paid on the last working business day of the month. All benefit deductions are taken at that time.
• RETIREMENT: Temple College is one of the few community colleges in the state of Texas to be permitted Federal Social Security deductions. Temple College is a Section 218 employer.

All regular employees are mandated by the Texas State Legislature to enroll in either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) however, ORP participation is based upon position. All faculty members are eligible to participate in either TRS or ORP. A list of ORP providers is available.

Please visit TRS at https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx for further information.

• Contribution:
  • Member: Teacher Retirement System (TRS) = 8.0% of annual salary
  • Employer: Teacher Retirement System (TRS) = 7.75% of member's annual salary
• Contribution:
  • Member: Optional Retirement Program (ORP) = 6.65 % of annual salary
  • Employer: Optional Retirement Program (ORP) = 6.6% of annual salary
  • Social Security/Medicare Member: = 7.65%

Tax Sheltered Annuities (TSAs) also known as Tax Deferred Annuities (TDAs) are available to all employees who are eligible to participate in the TRS/ORP retirement program and who wish to participate in this program. This participation is voluntary and contributions are made from the employee's salary. A list of providers is available.

• **MISCELLANEOUS LEAVE:**Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), Jury Duty, Bereavement, Deteriorating weather, and Military training.
• WORKERS COMPENSATION: If an employee is injured on the job, Temple College, through its Worker Compensation Program, pays all authorized hospital, nursing, and physician's fees. Additional benefits may be available.
• HOURS OF OPERATION:
  • Regular Schedule:
    • Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    • Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Summer Schedule:
    • Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.