Instructor/Clinical Coordinator, Medical Sonography

Instructor/Clinical Coordinator, Medical Sonography

Salary

$85,008.00 Annually

Location

Health Sciences Campus

Job Type

Full-time, Annual

Job Number

07187

• DIVISION*

Health Sciences

• DEPARTMENT*

Medical Sonography

Opening Date

05/18/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

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Position Description

This position is responsible for the providing effective instruction for the Medical Sonography curriculum and for planning and coordination of student clinical experiences.

Responsibilities and Duties (*Essential Functions)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

• Serves as liaison for the Imaging Department Head, Sonography Program Director and the sonography faculty, with affiliating clinical agencies; maintaining ongoing communications with each affiliating agency to discuss, arrange, and improve clinical rotations/experiences
• Teaches clinical and/or didactic courses in accordance with published course descriptions and as listed in the schedule of courses
• Coordinates clinical education with didactic education as assigned by the program director.
• Conducts weekly clinical site visits to evaluate students; evaluates and ensures the effectiveness of the clinical affiliate/clinical education centers
• Communicates with the Medical Sonography Program Director regarding clinical needs and placements
• Selects learning experiences that facilitate the student attainment of course student learning outcomes
• Requests clinical sites/observation experiences from clinical agencies and makes weekly clinical site visits to assure adequacy of clinical instruction and of the clinical experience.
• Evaluates students to ensure adequate clinical experience
• Schedules students for clinical rotations with affiliating clinical agencies to ensure effective learning experiences.
• Participates in overall program evaluation to maintain compliance with the standards established by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in Medical Sonography
• Compiles and analyzes enrollment data in preparation for clinical site request to project need for part time faculty and to assess completion rates
• Performs course documentation duties for those courses assigned Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner.
• Maintains accurate scholastic records of students enrolled in classes and submits required reports to the Department Head and to the registrar
• Grades and returns student work in a timely manner

Attends the clinical agency planning meetings and participates in maintaining current clinical affiliation agreement and the development of new clinical affiliation agreements to meet the needs of the program

Collaborates with the Sonography Program Director, Faculty, and Imaging Department Head to adequately budget for equipment, supply, and professional development needs for the radiography department.

Correlates clinical education with didactic education

Reviews and recommends additions to library holdings, textbooks and audio-visual or other teaching aids

Supports the program director to help assure effective program operation.

Participates in the Medical Sonography Program assessment process

Cooperates with the program director in periodic review and revision of clinical course materials

Organizes and maintains laboratory and clinical areas, including physical facilities, equipment and materials in a clean, neat, operating condition, when applicable

Maintains current knowledge of the discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development

Participates in continuing professional education and community activities related to Sonography

Maintains current knowledge of program policies, procedures, and student progress.

Actively participates in faculty committees and departmental meetings; assisting with planning and serving in leadership

Provides regular and timely feedback to students regarding academic progress

Maintains regular office hours

Assists with tracking of completion or reentry of students for the radiography program.

Completes orientation of students entering the Medical Sonography program

Promotes continuous improvement by completing an annual applied benchmark project on an individual or a group basis.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to work a schedule, which may include evenings and weekends

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to work independently on a wide variety of professional tasks

Exhibit strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills to deal effectively with the various college staff, faculty, students and members of the community

Ability to work with a diverse student population to help them reach their maximum potential

Proficiency in teaching methodology, supervision, instruction evaluation , and guidance

Ability to work with a diverse student population to help them reach their maximum potential

Proficient in curriculum development, supervision, instruction, evaluation, and academic advising

Requirements:

Associates degree

Unofficial transcripts must be attached with your online application prior to submission or submitted to Human Resources immediately upon completing the application. If your transcripts are not submitted, your application may not receive full consideration.

Appropriate credential(s) specific to the concentrations offered (Abdomen, OB/GYN, Pediatric, and/or Principles and Instrumentation)

Two years of full-time professional experience as a general sonographer, cardiac sonographer, pediatric cardiac sonographer and/or vascular technologist.

Must be credentialed in Sonography by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Preferences:

Bachelors Degree

Supervisory and leadership experience in an academic setting

Experience supervising clinical practicums/externships/ internship and/or program development

Three years full-time teaching experience as a lead instructor with course coordination experience in the area of medical sonography and/or community college teaching experience

As an equal employment opportunity employer, Wake Tech values our workforce. Wake Tech is committed to reaching students in every part of Wake County and rallying around them to go as far as their dreams, talents and resilience will take them. As an institution of higher education, we are committed to valuing the unique experiences of the Wake Tech community. We strive to be self-reflective of the kind of student body we represent and the culture we are building, and we care deeply about supporting each employees professional growth.

Benefits at a Glance

Wake Technical Community College provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program. We are continuously investigating new benefit offerings that are responsive to the needs of our annual employees. Click here for more information.

• State Health Plan
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Care Exchange Notice
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Additional Supplemental Insurances
• Disability Plan
• NC Retirement Plan
• Leave (Vacation, Sick, FMLA, Civil and Military, Community Service, Education, and Voluntary Shared)
• Paid Holidays
• Prior State Service Verification
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Benefits
• College Savings Program
• State Employees Credit Union
• State Employees Association of NC (SEANC)
• Employee Discount Program
• Identity Theft Insurance

For further information, please contact 919-866-7890.

Please note: Most temporary (part-time or full-time) employees do not earn benefits.

01

Please describe your professional experience as a sonographer (general, cardiac, pediatric cardiac and/or vascular technologist).

02

Please check all certifications held.

• Abdomen
• Obstetrics/Gynecology
• Pediatric Sonography
• Sonography Principles

03

Are you currently certified by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)?

• Yes
• No

04

Please describe any experience supervising clinical practicums/externships/internships or program development.

05

Please describe your teaching experience and/or course coordination experience in medical sonography.

Required Question

Employer Wake Technical Community College

Address 9101 Fayetteville Rd.

Raleigh, North Carolina, 27603

Phone 9198665934

Website https://www.waketech.edu/