Cardiac DMS Coordinator/Instructor

John A. Logan College is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure track faculty position in the Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography (DMS) program to begin summer 2019.

Faculty are covered under a 9-month contract period (August through May) and are required to teach a minimum of 15 credit hours and serve eight office hours per week for student consultation in fall and spring semesters. Additional teaching opportunities with compensation may be available in the summer semester. 

Position Description and Duties: The Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography program is part of the College’s Career and Technical Education division and leads to an Associate in Applied Science Degree. Responsibilities and duties of the program include: teaching online and face-to-face classes, labs, and clinical; developing curriculum; maintaining student records and instructional lab equipment; conducting program review; coordinating all accreditation activities as required by CAAHEP and JRC-DMS including annual reports and self-study with site visit every 5 years; preparing program budget; communicating with the medical director, clinical preceptors, hospital department directors, advisory members, prospective students, current students and graduates; chairing advisory committee meetings; serving as academic advisor to DMS students; assisting in the hiring of term faculty for the program.

Instructional responsibilities also include: continued course development to maintain program currency, participation in assessment of student outcomes, conducting program review, and development of instructional resources, including those for online learning. Additionally, the successful candidate will be expected to post and maintain office hours, engage in professional development, recruit students, and participate fully in departmental duties, institutional committees, and activities as assigned. The candidate is also expected to represent the College credibly with respect to any of its activities, and observe, support, and enforce the regulations, policies, and programs of the College.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in workforce education or related field; associates degree in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography; 2 years of teaching experience in Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography; 5 years of full-time work experience in Diagnostic Cardiac as a registered cardiac sonographer (RDCS or RCS); proficiency in the use of instructional technology to deliver online courses.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree, or degree in progress, in workforce education or related field; current sonography certifications in RVT, RDCS-FE, RDCS-PE, RDMS; supervisory or administrative experience in healthcare or education.

Deadline to Apply:  February 1, 2019

John A. Logan College is an established, growing, and innovative higher education institution. In fall 2017, the College enrolled 3,717 students in baccalaureate-transfer and career education programs. Carterville is located in southern Illinois and is within ten minutes of a major university and within two hours of St. Louis, MO.

The College is affiliated with NEA/IEA. Starting salary is determined by educational level and teaching experience per contract salary schedule, and opportunities exist for overload and summer teaching. The College provides an excellent fringe benefit package. Further information about the College may be obtained at www.jalc.edu.

Send a John A. Logan College faculty application, resume, copy of all transcripts, and the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of four professional references to:

Office of Human Resources
John A. Logan College
700 Logan College Drive
Carterville, IL  62918
618-985-3741 Ext. 8273

John A. Logan College is an affirmative action institution and is committed to equal opportunity for all.