"Instructor, Radiography - Adjunct"

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Instructor, Radiography - Adjunct

Full Time/Part Time
Part-time

Job Description

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) is currently the third largest of NC. Community College System’s 58 institutions. On our six campuses and through our online offerings, we annually serve over 30,000 students, 60% of whom are students of color. We strive to offer programs that provide equitable educational outcomes for all students representing all backgrounds, including, but not limited to, ability, age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. At GTCC, we are committed to cultivating a workplace culture of inclusion that welcomes, develops, supports, and empowers employees.

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, this individual will be able to prepare for and teach all levels of courses within the Radiography curriculum as needed.

Duties/Functions

Teaching
Prepare & teach Radiography departmental courses to include:

• developing learner centered lesson plans
• employing teaching strategies and instructional materials for different learning styles
• incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, and laboratory environments
• creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student populations
• preparing, distributing, and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and other devices as appropriate

Professional Development
Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by:

• participating in professional development activities to maintain knowledge of changes in field; maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation
• participating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies

Administration
Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment, and student records to include:

• maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment
• providing for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions
• maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, Self Service, Canvas, Teams, and Watermark
• complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations

Student Support
Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:

• addressing student concerns in a timely manner
• promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
• referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Education Required

• Associate degree in Radiography and a Bachelor’s degree in a health / science or education related field, or a Bachelor’s degree in Radiography from an accredited program and an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Current radiography certification and registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (JRCERT Requirement)

Education Preferred

• Master’s degree from an accredited post-secondary institution

Experience Required

• Three years of work in hospital or clinic environment as an ARRT registered radiographer.
• Three years of experience as an ARRT radiographer in hospital or clinical radiography practice.
• Teaching and/or industry training experience.

Experience Preferred

• Greater than three years of experience in radiography clinical practice.
• Previous teaching experience in an accredited radiography program.
• Teaching experience in radiography topics.
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems

KSA Required

The Adjunct Faculty Member shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Adjunct Faculty Member must be able to:
1. Multi-task
2. Respect Diversity
3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols, or assignments
4. Create and maintain a learner-centered environment
5. Communicate effectively
6. Effectively implement and apply technology solutions

Department/Job Specific Requirements

• Model appropriate professionalism.
• Apply principles of radiation safety.
• Reinforce radiographic content published in textbooks.

The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed within the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training thereafter: (additional training may be added as needed)

• Reporting Requirements
• Anti-Discrimination / Harassment & Title IX
• Safety / Shooter on Campus
• Personal Information Protection Training (PIP)
• Ethics and Social Responsibility
• eLearning Level One in Canvas before the first day of the first semester teaching
• eLearning Level Two in Canvas for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods before the first day of the first semester teaching in that format

Physical Demands

• Daily hours vary
• Use technology according to industry standards
• Health requirements for clinic participation
• Criminal history checks with acceptable results, are required
• May include teaching day and evening and/or weekend hours
• Deliver organized and understandable synchronous online lectures using Teams as needed.
• Deliver face-to-face teaching in classrooms and energized labs.
• Safely demonstrate patient care equipment and accessories.
• Manipulate x-ray equipment to demonstrate all radiographic procedures.
• Model appropriate radiation safety.

Posting Type

Adjunct Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
2024-095-TEMP-P

Open Date
10/18/2024

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
1. Transcripts
2. License/Certification

Optional Documents
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Other