Cardiovascular Sonography Instructor - SUB

Instructors' primary responsibilities are to provide active and effective learning for students in all applicable educational settings, act as professional and academic role models and commit to student satisfaction. This includes; teaching in classrooms, labs, clinical and online settings as well as outside the classroom during campus and student activities. All Concorde associates are required to display professionalism and uphold Concorde's Mission and the core values of respect for the individual, integrity, teamwork, customer service, and achievement.

In addition to joining an organization with an outstanding mission, Concorde is happy to provide the following Benefits You'll Love -

Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family for all eligible Concorde and UTI programs of study.
• Flexible Time Off for Exempt Employees (FTO): Take time off as needed with no limit, no accrual, and full pay-just get approval in advance.
• Accrued Vacation for Full-Time and Part-Time Non-Exempt Employees: Full-Time employees accrue 2 weeks of paid vacation per year and Part-Time employees accrue based on the number of hours worked each week. This is in addition to paid holidays and paid sick leave.
• Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days.
• Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby.
• Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents.
• Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA.
• Health Plan Enrollment: 30 days to choose your health plan with coverage starting after one full month of employment.

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Principal Accountabilities & Deliverables

• INSTRUCTIONAL DUTIES
  • Instruct classes as assigned
  • Prepare for classes by organizing and becoming familiar with student material
  • Prepare lesson plans and course material as required
  • Objectively assess students for academic performance
  • Effectively organize and present subject matter to students
  • Effectively utilize instructional plans provided
  • Supplement approved student material as required
  • Ensure security of assessment tools and confidential documentation
  • Effectively utilize and monitor the learning management systems
  • Ensure classes are conducted for the required length of time
• STUDENT INTERACTION
  • The instructional staff must be responsible for providing didactic content, evaluating students, reporting progress, and for the periodic review and updating of course material
  • Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning
  • Set the example and be the role model for professionalism and conduct
  • Provide regular and constructive feedback, through approved channels, to students regarding academic performance, grades, professionalism, conduct, attendance and other topics as necessary
  • Proactively inform Program Director of any student attendance, academic, or behavioral concerns for retention management
  • Appropriately maintain student records, grades, and attendance to ensure accuracy
  • Ensure compliance with the published attendance policy including recording and posting daily
  • Facilitate tutoring and makeup work as needed, ensuring and monitoring student participation
  • Refer students to the Program Director and/or Academic Dean if additional advising is necessary
  • Refer students having excess of three (3) absences to the Program Director or Academic Dean
  • Remain in classrooms for all assigned instructional times
  • Adhere to classroom break schedules as per policy
  • Document all relevant student contact in CampusNexus including calling students (1st hour 1st call)
  • Enforce CSC and campus policies (dress code, cell phone usage, etc.)
• RELATED DUTIES, OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM:
  • Record keeping, scanning, etc.
  • Stay informed of current standards related to instructional methodology
  • Participate in and document ongoing faculty and professional development activities including any Continuing Education Units (CEUs) that may be required for certification or licensure where required by law
  • Attend orientations, staff meetings, and faculty meetings as scheduled
  • Assist with preparations for graduation ceremonies
  • Attend graduation ceremonies as requested
  • Participate in student and campus activities as requested (Lamplighter nominations, field trips, community activities, etc.)
  • Assist in inventory, organization and ordering of supplies and classroom material
  • Maintain classrooms in a neat and orderly fashion
  • Assist in maintenance of equipment and technology
  • Report any non-functioning equipment to the Program Director or Academic Dean
  • Maintain a professional, enthusiastic, and positive attitude; contribute to a positive campus culture
  • Assist financial aid and administrative departments by providing information and coordinating appointments as needed
  • Assist with student recognition as requested
  • Assist in Clinical or Externship site visits and development as needed
  • All faculty must be familiar with program goals
  • Assist in curriculum review and updates
• Other duties as assigned

Education / Experience

• Associate Degree in a related field
• Minimum credentials of Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) or Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
• Four years of professional experience as a cardiac sonographer required
• Teaching/Management experience preferred
• Experience with educating students in a clinical setting preferred

Standard Abilities

• Able and willing to:
  • Communicate, think, learn, and reason
  • Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
  • Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
  • Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
• Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
• Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
• Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders