"Assistant Professor, Clinical Coordinator, Concentration Coordinator-Abdomen Extended, OB/GYN"

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Professor, Clinical Coordinator, Concentration Coordinator-Abdomen Extended, OB/GYN

Division

Academic Affairs

Department/Office

Sonography

Position Summary Information

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The Sonography department at St. Catherine University invites applications for a Ranked Faculty position.

The Sonography Department at St. Catherine University is one of only two universities in the Upper Midwest to offer a Bachelor of Science degree in sonography. St. Catherine University specializes in educating health care professionals and has an outstanding reputation in the healthcare community as the metro area’s leading healthcare educator. The Sonography Program also has an extensive clinical network where students will gain training in real-world environments. Join our team of dedicated faculty who share their personal insight into the profession!

Long term this position requires a completion of a graduate degree. We are happy to consider candidates who have completed a bachelor-level degree. In this case, enrollment in a master’s degree of study will be required and will have an identified timeline for completion. Tuition remission would be made available upon enrollment in the graduate degree program.

There is an opportunity for this position to be hybrid. Additionally, we can consider candidates who want to continue to maintain clinical practice by bringing them on between 20 and 40 hours a week.

Responsibilities:

• Teach between four and seven course loads per year based upon FTE
• Design, teach, evaluate, and revise course content to reflect evidence-based practice and the most current knowledge in the field
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely and frequent feedback to students on academic performance
• Mentor and advise undergraduate students within the program
• Maintain and grow relationships with clinical sites
• Monitor students’ learning and growth during their clinical experiences
• Monitor students’ records and logs of clinical site visits
• Keep an up-to-date log on clinical site visits
• Keep up-to-date with onboarding the clinical sites
• Meet with all clinical instructors yearly for feedback and to update the clinical handbook
• Participate in scholarly and professional activities to maintain or advance currency within the field
• Participate in service opportunities at the school, university, and professional levels
• Execute job functions in alignment with the Accreditation Standards for an Educational Program of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Work with the program director to coordinate annual reports and other accreditation processes
• Work with the program director to plan an advisory board and a clinical meeting annually

St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation’s largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Sonography or related field
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS, Abdomen, OB/GYN)
• Knowledge of the healthcare industry and its trends
• Experience working with diverse population

AND EITHER

• 5 years of clinical experience as a Sonographer
• Individual with a Bachelor degree will be expected to enroll and finish a Master’s degree

OR

• Masters or Doctoral Degree
• 2 years of years of clinical experience as a Sonographer
• Prior teaching experience in an Sonography program
• Experience developing and implementing simulation activities
• Experience utilizing a learning management system while teaching (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard)
• Vascular credential

Preferred Qualifications

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university’s commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.

EEO Statement

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to “love of neighbor without distinction” and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.

Application instructions for FACULTY

St. Catherine University

2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free Workplace

Our university is a proud member of the Upper Midwest HERC and is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit: www.uppermidwestherc.org.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

20220257-FAC

Posting Start Date

07/30/2024

Application Deadline

08/20/2024

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is your highest level of completed education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Some graduate school
• Master's degree
• ABD
• Professional degree (e.g., JD, MD)
• Doctoral degree

1. * For any education beyond high school, please list the degree or certification and the area of focus. 
2. (Open Ended Question)
3. * Are you presently legally authorized to work in the United States for any U.S. employer? Please be aware that St. Catherine University is only able to consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States. 

• Yes
• No

1. * St. Kate’s is committed to making Inclusive Excellence a reality and has identified “Drive a Culture of Inclusive Excellence” as one of six priorities in the strategic plan. Give a brief, specific example of how you have promoted a culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion in your current or recent role(s). 
2. (Open Ended Question)
3. * St. Catherine University welcomes applications from candidates who are traditionally under-represented. We are happy to consider candidates who are currently in possession of a temporary work visa, however, please be aware that we do not offer employment visa sponsorship. Will you now or in the future require an employer to sponsor you for an employment-based visa/status in the U.S. (e.g. H-1B status)?

• Yes
• No
• Maybe

1. * Can you perform the essential functions of this position with or without accommodation?

• Yes
• No

1. * How did you hear about this opportunity?

• St. Catherine University website
• St. Catherine University employee
• Academic Jobs
• American College Personnel Association (ACPA)
• Association of Catholic Colleges/Universities
• Association of Student Affairs at Catholic Colleges and Universities
• Chronicle of Higher Education
• College or University website
• Council of Independent Colleges
• DisabilityConnect.com
• Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
• DiversityConnect.com
• Facebook
• Google Jobs
• HigherEdJobs
• Higher Education Case Managers Association (HECMA)
• Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
• Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine
• IMDiversity
• Indeed
• Inside Higher Ed
• Insight Into Diversity
• Latinos in Higher Ed
• LGBTConnect.com
• LGBTQ in Higher Education
• LinkedIn
• Minnesota College Professionals Association
• Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
• MinnesotaWorks.net/Minnesota Workforce Center
• Minority Jobs
• NAFSA: Association of International Educators
• National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
• National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
• National Conference on Race and Ethnicity (NCORE)
• OutandEqual.com
• People of Color in Higher Education
• Pioneer Press
• Pollen Midwest
• Saint Paul Chamber of Commerce (SPACC)
• SimplyHired.com
• Star Tribune
• StudentAffairs.com
• Twin Cities Senior Student Affairs Officers listserv
• Twitter
• VeteransConnect.com
• Women in Higher Education
• ZipRecruiter
• Other

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
3. References

Optional Documents