Sonography Instructor

QUALIFICATIONS: Required – Bachelor Degree in Sonography or progress towards upon accepting the position. Field Recognized certification. Demonstrate knowledge of teaching in multiple modalities. Exhibit knowledge in both sonography discipline appropriate to higher education instruction. Ability to work with wide range of students.

Preferred – Master's Degree Previous collegiate level instructional experience. Ability to provide effective instruction in a broad spectrum of courses Bilingual in the English and Spanish languages.

The successful applicant for this position will be required to meet the new instructor criterion as established by the Northwest Iowa Community College Quality Faculty Plan.

SUPERVISOR: Associate Dean of Health

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conduct effective instruction in all assigned areas, using approved course outlines.
2. Develop and maintain current course syllabi/outlines for assigned courses.
3. Notify the Associate Dean, CAO, or designee as early as possible of inability to meet a class.
4. Measure and evaluate student progress and maintain accurate grade computations. Submit grade reports to Student Services according to designated timelines.
5. Attend all faculty and division meetings and serve on college committees as appropriate.
6. Schedule and meet with program advisory committee a minimum of twice per year.
7. Recommend library books and films.
8. Assist in the budgeting process by identifying instructional materials and equipment.
9. Counsel, advise, and/or refer students as appropriate.
10. Maintain evidence of competency achievement (knowledge and application of knowledge) and demonstrate continuous professional development as outlined in the Quality Faculty Plan.
11. Assist in promotion and recruitment of the instructor’s respective program(s).
12. Submit requisitions for needed supplies to immediate supervisor.
13. Serve as a resource person for students and graduates regarding job opportunities.
14. Enforce all Northwest Iowa Community College student policies.
15. Participate in professional development activities.
16. Provide students written course expectations, including course objectives, attendance policy, methods of evaluation, and grading practices.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

GENERAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
N = Not Applicable O = Occasional (10-33%) C = Constant (67-100%)
S = Seldom (1-9%) F = Frequent (34-66%)

• O Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• O Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee and hands.
• S Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• N Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• O Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• F Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• F Sitting: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• O Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish task, particularly for longer distances.
• S Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
• S Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• O Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. (40 lb. boxes)
• F Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• F Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word either on the telephone or in person.
• F Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds.
• O Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc.
• N Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces, such as roofs, catwalks, etc.
• F Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• C Visual Acuity: View computer and/or close visual work less than 18” of distance.
• O Travel: By means of transportation to on- and off-campus facilities, agencies, businesses, etc. (Own transportations may be needed or NCC provides transportation.)

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSNone. Worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions such as in typical office or administrative work.

Wage/Salary Range: Salary dependent upon experience and education.

Employment Term: This position is funded through the Title III grant. Employment is contingent upon continued funding and will conclude when the grant period ends, unless additional funding is secured.

Anticipated Employment Date: January, 2026.