Adjunct Instructor - Radiography (Clinical only) presso Edgecombe Community College, NC

About the Department

Position requires proficiency to mentor, instruct, counsel, supervise, and evaluate the students in clinical education.  

Excellence in teaching is emphasized through active engagement clinical settings. By fostering innovation, creativity, and meaningful interaction, clinical instructors empower students to develop their skills and reach their full potential—preparing them to become competent, sustainable, entry-level radiographers.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Part-time; 21-29 hours per week. 
• Monday – Friday; varies per semester
• Hours range from 8a – 5p, depending on the semester and day of the week.
• Must be flexible and able to travel to each clinical education center, as needed.
• Per the clinical affiliations, submit to and pass a criminal background check and drug screen. 
• Must be UTD and provide proof of vaccinations and
  1. Must submit to a flu vaccine (Oct 1^st -15^th)
  2. AHA BLS CPR certified (current)

Position Duties

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Be accountable and responsible
• Begin and end classes on time.
• Able to use a wide variety of teaching methods to promote learning
• Good organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills. 
• Innovative, creative, engaging, motivated and work well with others
• Able to maintain records accurately and able to meet deadlines consistently
• Able to perform normal duties with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide proficient supervision, instruction, and evaluation of radiography students at all major and minor clinical education centers: 
  1. Service areas: Roanoke Rapids, Rocky Mount, Wilson, and Tarboro
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the comprehensive community college and program philosophy and mission.
• Perform efficient, timely, and accurate student record documentation.
• Uphold the formalized relations between the program and clinical education centers to help assure the quality of clinical education by delineating appropriate responsibilities of the program and clinical setting.
• Act a team player when working with any and all employees of the college and clinical education centers.
• Reports to the program clinical coordinator and the program director.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed.
• Ensure compliance with JRCERT standards and institutional policies.
• Attend faculty meetings and training sessions as required.
• Ensure safe and effective patient care practices when applicable
• Possess strong written and communication and organizational skills.
• Candidate must treat others respectfully, speak to others courteously, and behave in such a way to create an environment that is marked by trustworthiness and honesty.      

• Uphold commitment to high academic and professional standards set forth by accreditation.
• Must be prepared to engage students with a diverse range of backgrounds, abilities, and ages. 

Delineated and Performance Responsibilities Required by JRCERT Standards

• Maintains knowledgeable of Radiography program goals and mission
• Understands the clinical objectives and clinical evaluation system
• Understands the sequencing of didactic instruction and clinical education
• Provides students with clinical instruction and supervision
• Evaluates students’ clinical competence
• Maintains competency in the professional discipline and instructional and evaluative techniques through continuing professional development
• Maintains current knowledge of program policies, procedures, and student progress.
• Participates in the assessment process, as appropriate

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as assigned by administration and supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

MIMIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Instructor must meet all SACSCOC faculty credentials for this position.
• Holds, at a minimum, an Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) in Radiography from an accredited institution and program.
• Holds current national certification and registration to practice as a Registered Radiographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); carrying the credentials R.T.(R)(ARRT)
• Minimum 2 years staff radiographer with CR and DR experience