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Instructor, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Months Worked Per Year
9
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, other times including evening and weekend as needed. Assigned courses and associated class meeting times vary each semester.
Remote Work Availability
No
Job Description Summary
Full-time, tenure-track, 9-month instructor to teach Diagnostic Medical Sonography courses and serve as Clinical Coordinator in accordance with LLCC and JRC-DMS/CAAHEP standards. The DMS program is offered on the LLCC main campus in Springfield, IL.
The position includes classroom lecture and clinical supervision of the students in the hospital setting. Duties will include teaching 15 contact hours per semester of assigned classes and clinicals; preparing lessons and course syllabi; evaluating and assisting students; keeping accurate records of student performance, including following grading procedures; providing students with timely feedback; maintaining office hours; participating in departmental/institutional operations and program review; creating a learning environment that fosters student success; developing, integrating, evaluating and reviewing student learning outcomes in support of the College’s ongoing accreditation; and contributing to a collegial and collaborative work environment.
As a faculty member at LLCC, you can look forward to working at an institution that values teaching and learning, supports faculty development, and encourages innovation and excellence. Full-time faculty members teach 15 credit hours for load each fall and spring semester with small class sizes and the potential to teach additional courses during the summer term. LLCC employs face-to-face, online, hybrid, and remote instructional modalities and offers courses in 16-week and 8- week formats. LLCC faculty, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Faculty can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. You can view all the benefits on https://www.llcc.edu/human-resources/hr-benefits/. Come join our team and experience success at LLCC!
Faculty salaries are determined by education level and experience and will be between $44,716 and $89,100. Below are the salary ranges for each level of education. Additional compensation beyond base salary can be earned through extra teaching assignments during the academic year and in the summer, as well as coordinator assignments.
Associates $44,716 – $66,156
Bachelors $47,070 – $69,637
Masters $49,545 – $73,302
Masters +15 $52,025 – $76,967
Masters +30 $54,626 – $80,817
Masters +45 $57,356 – $84,858
Doctorate $60,222 – $89,100
The Department of Health Professions consists of 26 full-time faculty. The Dean of Health Professions heads the department.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or an Associate’s degree in the teaching field
• Minimum of 2 years related occupational experience as a clinical sonographer.
• Current certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in both abdominal and obstetric/gynecologic specialty areas
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, ultrasound imaging techniques, and pathophysiology
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills
• Must have completed coursework or training in learning theory, curriculum design, test construction, teaching methodology, or assessment techniques. If you meet our other qualifications but lack experience in this area, we encourage you to apply—our team will provide the necessary training and resources to help you fulfill this requirement.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
Preferred Qualifications
• ARDMS vascular certification
• Experience teaching DMS content in laboratory, clinical and/or didactic settings
• Knowledge of clinical tracking systems
• Experience teaching using Canvas and/or other online learning platforms
Position Salary
Starting salary is determined by education level and experience and will be between $49,545 and $89,100.
Requisition Detail Information
Open Date
03/26/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of resumes will begin March 26, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is August 13, 2025. Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to perform a brief 15-20 minute presentation. The topic for which will be emailed upon scheduling the interview.
Transcripts are required for this position and should be uploaded to your application along with a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Online student records will not be accepted. For any courses on your transcripts, which may have vague or obscure titles, please provide an annotated list with a brief (one-phrase) description of the content covered in each such course.
Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.
If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions.
Lincoln Land Community College
ATTN: Human Resources
P.O. Box 19256
Springfield, IL 62794
Presentation
Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to perform a brief 15-20 minute presentation. The topic for which will be emailed upon scheduling the interview.
To apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/6108566
