"Clinical/Applied Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator of Radiologic Technology"

Job Description

The College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions at the University of Hartford is seeking to fill a clinical/applied assistant professor position in Radiologic Technology beginning July 2026.

The selected candidate will serve as the clinical coordinator for the radiography and advanced certificate programs in computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) within the Radiologic Technology (RAD) Program, serving the Department of Health Sciences.

Candidates are expected to contribute to the program’s mission, enhance the curricular offerings, and strengthen our academic and clinical quality.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will ordinarily teach courses across the radiologic technology curriculum, which may change based on departmental needs. There may also be opportunities to teach our innovative general education and interdisciplinary courses.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate professional productivity as evidenced by sustained excellence and innovation in their clinical/applied practice, contributions to the profession through publications, presentations, or other publicly disseminated work, as well as service to academic, professional, or Hartford area communities.

Service to the program, department, college, and university typically includes advising students, contributing to student recruitment, and retention. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence, which the University defines as an unwavering commitment to fostering a vibrant campus community where every student, staff member, and faculty colleague feels deeply rooted, empowered to flourish, and inspired to achieve their highest potential.

Consistent with Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accreditation requirements, the clinical coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of clinical experiences including:

• Correlating and coordinating clinical education with didactic education in all clinical experiences;
• Participating in didactic and clinical instruction;
• Continuous review and revision of clinical course curricula and overall programmatic structure;
• Expansion of existing and development of new clinical affiliate relationships;
• Comprehensive management of all clinical eligibility screening (e.g., background checks, drug testing, immunization records) and clinical site orientation/onboarding;
• Identification and implementation of pedagogical advances and inclusive instruction to meet the needs of evolving practice standards and the general effectiveness of the students’ clinical education in radiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging.

The initial Clinical/Applied contract is 1-2 years and subsequent longer-term contracts are based on review of performance and the continuing need for the position.

Qualifications

Required:

• An earned master’s degree in a health-related field or higher education from an accredited institution at the time of appointment
• Current ARRT certification and registration in radiography
• Current or ability to gain an active radiographer license in the State of Connecticut
• Minimum of three years’ professional experience
• Minimum of one year teaching experience in face-to-face, online, hybrid, or laboratory courses within a Radiologic Sciences curriculum

Preferred:

• Graduate degree in Radiologic Sciences, Higher Education, Healthcare Administration, or another area relevant to health professions education or practice.
• Two years documented teaching experience in a JRCERT-accredited medical imaging program.
• Experience in online, hybrid, or face-to-face teaching methodologies that reflect culturally responsive and inclusive practices
• Evidence of effective teaching students from diverse backgrounds in an inclusive learning environment
• Experience in mentoring and academic advising undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds in an inclusive learning environment
• A record of professional productivity (i.e., scholarship and/or professional service) in the Radiologic Sciences.
• A demonstrated commitment to Inclusive Excellence and Belonging

Statement of Inclusive Excellence

As an institution of higher learning, the University of Hartford strives to be more than merely a mirror of the larger society; it should foster learning and encourage the personal growth of students, faculty, and staff in an environment that promotes and celebrates diversity in all of its forms regardless of identifying factors including but not limited to race, sex, age, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status, physical and learning differences, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity.

Accordingly, our commitment is to:

• Foster an inclusive, equitable, just, and caring community where the unique identities of each person are fully appreciated, respected, and celebrated
• Engage in civil discourse, that values diverse intellectual perspectives
• Cultivate a campus community reflective of the intersectionality of the larger society while maintaining an environment of safety and respect where all members experience a sense of belonging
• Institutionally, stand against acts of hate, intimidation, discrimination, bigotry, violence, and harassment of any kind
• Uphold the values of the institution, so that all our members are treated with dignity and respect

Our commitment to Inclusive Excellence and Belonging is a strength that results in a vibrant and more engaged campus culture.

University Information

Students at the University of Hartford find success in a learning environment that both challenges and mentors them. Our academic mission is to engage students in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to thrive in, and contribute to, a pluralistic, complex world. At the University of Hartford, we are committed to community. We are an academic community that values integrity, curiosity, creativity, excellence, responsibility, and accomplishment. Enriched by our engagement with, and understanding of, one another, we take pride in our shared traditions and experiences. We are dedicated to building a culture that respects all of its members and celebrates their contributions as we work together to strengthen our community. The full text of our academic mission, vision, and values can be seen at www.hartford.edu. Opportunities for faculty development and support can be found at https://www.hartford.edu/about/campus-leadership/office-provost/faculty-development/ and a listing of Affinity Networks can be found at https://www.hartford.edu/about/inclusive-excellence/affinity-groups.aspx

College Information

The College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions (ENHP) offers 30 educational offerings, from undergraduate to doctoral programs and certificates, united by a common goal, to provide inclusive, innovative, and engaging scholarly experiences that shape the next generation of leaders in the service professions. Known for partnership work in urban Hartford, as well as internationally in Peru, Brazil, Mexico, and Kenya, the college emphasizes activities that help “promote the well-being of the communities we serve.” Signature annual events bring students, faculty members, and community partners together to network and showcase scholarly works. ENHP embraces diversity, and its role in preparing students and future professionals to address the needs of an increasingly multicultural society including advocating for optimal educational and health outcomes.

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