Teaching Faculty in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Job title: Teaching Faculty in Diagnostic Medical Sonography in Virginia Beach, VA at Virginia Community Colleges

Company: Virginia Community Colleges

Job description: Posting SummaryWorking Title Teaching Faculty in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Role Title 12 month-Instructor
Role Code 01022-SW
FLSA Exempt
Pay Band 00
Position Number 295F0316
Agency Tidewater Community College
Agency/Division Tidewater Community College (Div)
Work Location Virginia Beach - 810
Hiring Range $67,607-$132,805, commensurate w/ qualificationss
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No
Work ScheduleVaries.
Sensitive Position No
Job DescriptionTidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads - both students and employers - for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 28,000 students in 2019-20. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,203 graduates in 2019-2020, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 36% enrolled at TCC. TCC's institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.The major emphasis is on teaching and inspiring students to learn by working in classrooms, laboratories, individual conferences, and related activities to help students develop their interests and abilities to the fullest capacity to become better persons, better workers, and better citizens. Faculty responsibilities also include: office hours, committee work, student activities, community activities, student advising, and professional activities.The faculty member is responsible for teaching discipline courses in which he/she has specific training or competence. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to students to promote and direct student learning in either a classroom or online environment to students with a wide variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Engages students outside of class in support of the curriculum and co-curriculum; provides thorough, timely, and effective feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes; develops curriculum and works collaboratively with colleagues to select program and/or discipline resources; assists in the selection and development of faculty; participates in and/or leads the instructional activities of the discipline and governance of the pathway and college. Demonstrates the effective use of technology in an academic environment. Works cooperatively and collegially with other faculty and staff members, colleagues, and community partners in support of student learning.Employment may be comprised of, from time to time at the direction of the college or officials of the VCCS or the Commonwealth, in-person teaching and testing, and/or on-line, virtual, or remote teaching and testing - whether synchronous or asynchronous. Thus, teaching delivery may be required to shift from one method to another and back during the course of the contract term.FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching: Responsible for creating a learning environment that facilitates students' acquisition of knowledge and skills in a discipline and/or program. Teaching encompasses the following four components:

• Instructional Design: utilize and distribute established course syllabus as found in the college's i-INCURR; select appropriate textbooks and/or learning resources; design and implement assessment strategies that effectively measure student achievement of established course learning outcomes.
• Instructional Delivery: align course activities with student learning outcomes for the course; employ a variety of active learning strategies to foster student engagement; employ appropriate technology and supporting materials that support course and/or program learning outcomes; and provide students with prompt and meaningful feedback on course activities and assignments, communicating with students in a timely and respectful manner.
• Instructional Effectiveness: deliver instruction so as to align with stated learning outcomes; adhere to college policies and procedures for participation in student surveys of instruction; conduct meaningful and timely assessments of student learning, including at least one assessment within the first two weeks of class; and analyze the previous semester's student ratings of instruction and develop and implement appropriate action plans as necessary.
• Instructional Expertise: maintain currency in the assigned teaching discipline(s), methods of teaching, learning, and/or instructional technology.
• Scholarly and Creative Engagement: Participate in activities specifically associated with the faculty member's teaching discipline(s) through conferences, workshops, academic coursework, scholarly research and publications, and grant activity
• Institutional Responsibility: The following are some of the institutional responsibilities of teaching faculty: participate in the college's development and evaluation plan for full-time teaching faculty; publish and hold office hours; serve as an academic advisor; participate in required department, division, campus, committee, and college meetings; keep accurate student attendance reports/records; submit grades in a timely manner according to established college calendars/guidelines; adhere to college and VCCS policies; actively participate in one's peer teaching community at the college; perform assigned duties; and maintain a collegial working relationship with faculty, staff and administrators at the college
• Service: Quality participation and commitment to students, the college, and/or community organizations. Service activities are divided into three categories:

• College representation where there is a direct connection between the faculty member who engages in the specific activity and his/her position at the college.
• College citizenship where the activities are in support of the college or VCCS initiatives wherein the faculty member is a member of a committee but not in a leadership role.
• Community citizenship where participation by the faculty member is part of the person's involvement in the community as a citizen who happens to be a college employee.
• Responsibilities may include work during the day and/or evening programs of the college, as well as its distance learning programs.

Special AssignmentsMay be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Applicable to all teaching faculty positions.

• Willingness to design and implement curriculum to support and improve student learning.
• Ability to develop and adapt teaching and learning strategies to accommodate the diversity of community college students to promote acquisition and application of knowledge.
• Ability to use consistent, timely formative and summative assessment measures to enhance student learning.
• Experience with, or willingness to learn and utilize, proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
• Willingness to use or incorporate emerging technologies and alternative delivery methods appropriately, including online delivery, hybrid course options, content software, web-enhancements, etc.
• Ability to effectively communicate interpersonally (in group and one-on-one settings) orally and in writing.
• Willingness to stay current and continually improve knowledge and understanding of the discipline.
• Teaching experience preferred especially at the community college level.

• Applicable to the specific position:

• Appropriate level of education required: Associate degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years recent full-time (or full-time equivalent) clinical experience as a sonographer with experience in abdominal and OBGYN scanning is required, 3 D scanning is preferred.
• Professional credential(s) as required by discipline: American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) Certification in Abdomen (AB) and Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN).

Additional Considerations

• Bachelor's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or related field.

Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required TravelNoPosting Detail InformationPosting Number FAC_1632P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 04/29/2025
Job Close Date 06/05/2025
Open Until Filled
Agency Website tcc.edu
Contact Name
Email
Phone Number
Special Instructions to ApplicantsUnofficial transcripts will be accepted with the application; however, no offer of employment will be made prior to official transcripts being provided to the college.
Additional Information
Background Check Statement DisclaimerThe selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:
EEO StatementThe Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA StatementThe Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify StatementVCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for PostingSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents * Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents * Unofficial Transcript 2

• Unofficial Transcript 3

Expected salary: $67607 - 132805 per year

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

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