Diagnostic Medical Sonography Professor / Clinical Director, Tenure-Track or Full-time Temporary

Company: Tacoma Community College
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

Who We Are

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Located in the scenic Puget Sound area with Mount Rainier in the distance, Tacoma is the third largest city in Washington State with a thriving and diverse community of over 200,000 residents. Tacoma Community College (TCC) was built on the ancestral territory of Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Puyallup and Squaxin Island Tribes. The 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty forcibly removed them to Reservations to make way for colonizers; we recognize the privilege of utilizing this land has come at great cost. We honor the resilience of the Puyallup and Squaxin Island people, who still live here, defend their rights, and contribute greatly to the well-being of our community. Our institution aims to increase partnerships and community ties with the local indigenous populations. Moreover, TCC stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the Black community by further strengthening collaboration with the Black Student Union as well as community entities such as the Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective, the Tacoma Urban League, and local black-owned businesses. In addition, we strongly support the Stop Asian Hate movement and have an active Asian Pacific Islander Student Club as well as an Asian and Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Coalition. TCC is committed to developing more culturally responsive curricula by infusing and incorporating more educational content focused on the lives, experiences, and contributions of Native, Black, Asian, and other marginalized communities. We continually strive to become an anti-racist institution.

To grow our workforce, we are seeking creative, collaborative faculty who are reflective of the diverse community we serve. Tacoma Community College is a public Associate- and Bachelor's-granting institution that serves a student-body of approximately 12,000 students. Our students are 27% students of color, 60% female, and have a median age of 26. We embrace our identity as a community college. Our faculty are engaged in innovative work to improve student retention and program completion, and community success. According to the Community College Survey of Student Engagement, TCC ranks high on measures of active learning and academic challenge, thanks to our creative and scholarly faculty.

We are specifically focusing on improved support for traditionally marginalized populations, including Black/African- American, Indigenous, People of Color, Dreamers, justice-involved, immigrants and refugees, Veterans, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. To this end, TCC seeks applicants who:


Value intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
Welcome difference and model respectful interaction with others
Recognize and honor the important role that diversity brings to an educational community
Have experience teaching or doing research in Native/Indigenous communities.
Are committed to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population
Are committed to teaching in a community college setting
Care deeply about student success
Intentionally support and promote efforts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Honor TCC's mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities
Reflect the diversity of our community


We are thrilled to relaunch our revitalized Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program in 2025!

We've been hard at work enhancing the curriculum which will introduce cutting-edge techniques as well as the latest advancements in healthcare and sonography. But that's not all! In addition to our revamped curriculum, we're thrilled with our new, state-of-the-art technology that will elevate our student's learning experience through modernized equipment and software, ensuring they are prepared for the challenges of the ever-changing healthcare landscape.

We're looking for industry-leading experts who are passionate about shaping the future of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a lasting, generational change to healthcare and the sonography field.
Apply now and join us as we redefine excellence in healthcare education!"

Position Summary:
Tacoma Community College seeks an innovative, student-centered tenure-track OR full-time temporary professor to join our Healthcare pathway.

The Diagnostic Sonography Professor/Clinical Director is responsible for developing, preparing and teaching a range of courses in classroom, skills lab, and field settings. Duties also include clinical coordination and serving as a liaison between clinical sites and the program.

Our Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program is an integral part of the Healthcare Pathway at TCC's main campus. As a valued member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate closely with students, faculty, and staff, fostering strong connections within our healthcare community. This position reports directly to the Dean of Healthcare and offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of healthcare education. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to embark on a fulfilling journey with us, we encourage you to apply.
Essential Functions

Full-Time Faculty - The primary responsibility of teaching faculty is student teaching and learning. To fulfill this responsibility, teaching faculty will:

Essential Functions:


Prepare and teach Associate-level curriculum relating to diagnostic medical sonography - didactic and laboratory instruction.
Collaborate with program faculty and staff on curriculum and program development incorporating current educational theories and research and integrating new and innovative approaches to instruction.
Develop and utilize a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of learners in in-person classroom, lab and clinical environment as well as virtual and asynchronous classrooms.
Employ innovative and inclusive teaching methods to engage a diverse student population.
Identifies equipment needs and advocates for a current teaching lab environment.
Foster a positive and supportive learning environment that encourages student success.
Collaborate with an advisory committee of community partners to keep curriculum relevant to local industry.
Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback using program criteria and expectations.
Maintain regular office hours according to the current CBA to support and improve student retention and success.
Utilize learning management systems (Blackboard, Canvas, etc.) and other learning technology to elevate teaching and learning.
Develop and foster community partnerships.
Work with local employers and students to facilitate internships.
Support division/department goals.
Actively participate in departmental responsibilities to include curriculum review, program development, and faculty meetings.
Serve on college committees and participate in college governance.
Participate in the college's professional development and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion events and training.
Participate in department, division and college outreach activities. Participate in the recruitment and retention of diagnostic medical sonography students, particularly historically under-represented groups, such as black, brown, and female students.
In collaboration with Program Director, assures compliance with accreditation standards and maintains communications with accrediting bodies ensures accreditation standards.
Meets institutional accreditation standards for areas of instructional responsibility and participate in and support overall college accreditation processes.


Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:


Graduate of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography educational program.
Associate degree in diagnostic medical sonography or related imaging field.
3 years recent clinical experience as a sonographer.
Ability to meet State of Washington vocational certification requirements.
Current BLS or Healthcare CPR certification, CPR/AED certification.

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in related field.
Full-time teaching experience in a diagnostic medical sonography program, including clinical coordination and curriculum development.
Experience in the development and implementation of diagnostic medical sonography curriculum.
Experience in participating in or leading a JRC-DMS accreditation processes.
Hold credentialing as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), or Advanced Practice Sonographer (APS).

Conditions of Employment
Successfully complete a criminal history background check prior to employment.

Duties of the position require the following knowledge, skills and abilities or the willingness to learn them:
Ability to inspire, motivate, teach and mentor students in the profession of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Strong commitment to the profession of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Knowledge and experience in a wide variety of health care settings and facilities.
A high level of technology and application skills in the teaching and/or health care field.
Strong critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with students, faculty, staff and external community partners in both online and face to face environments.
Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, cultural awareness, and sensitivity in the workplace.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment. Cultural self-awareness and cultural sensitivity to diverse populations of students and colleagues
Success in establishing and maintaining positive working relationships within a diverse environment.
Ability to effectively respond to the broad-ranging needs of a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.
Experience with dynamic, interactive delivery methods of teaching students with widely varying levels of proficiency and with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles. Willingness to using contemporary teaching techniques such as collaborative, inquiry-based, active, and experiential learning, integrative learning communities, and individual and group student projects
Ethical decision-making ability and sound professional judgment.
Dedication to group problem solving and collaboration.



Application Process

Selected candidates will be invited for an interview which may include a teaching demonstration.

Complete application packages must include the following:

Tacoma Community College Online Application
Resume & cover letter describing how your educational background and work experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications of the position.
Unofficial copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended (official transcripts will be required for the successful candidate).
Tacoma Community College is committed to creating and supporting a multi-cultural climate that welcomes, fosters, respects, and celebrates diversity. Please attach a statement (maximum two pages) describing your experiences with other cultures and communities, your level of cultural self-awareness and how you have integrated both experience and self- awareness into your living/working environment.
Terms of Employment
This is a full-time tenure track faculty position contracted on an annual basis. P lacement on the faculty salary schedule will commensurate with educational background and experience per the 2024 Faculty Negotiated Agreement(Download PDF reader) (Article 4.00 Academic Employee Compensation ). The salary range for this position is $71,000-81,000. Tacoma Community College offers a comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance. Life and long- term disability insurance plans; sick and personal leave; reduced tuition for the employee; and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our employment page/employment benefits: https://www.tacomacc.edu/about/employment/. A collective bargaining agreement exist and membership in the TCC Federation of Teachers or payment of a service fee and is available anytime upon hire. Evening and off campus assignments may be a part of the instructional load. Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the department. Degrees must be from accredited colleges or universities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and verified by National Clearinghouse. International degrees will be verified for U.S. equivalency.

Tacoma Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Tacoma Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Stephen Smith, Title VII and Title IX, Building 14, 253-566-5055; Kathryn Held, Section 504 Officer, Building 7, 253-566-5328. Tacoma Community College is a smoke-free/drug free environment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.
Tacoma Community College
Human Resources
6501 S 19th St Bldg. 14, Tacoma WA 98466
www.tacomacc.edu/about/employment
The benefits information presented on this page is a summary of College provided benefits. This information is subject to change and is subject to the provisions of any legislative mandates and College policy changes. For more detailed information about Tacoma Community College (TCC) benefits, please do not hesitate to contact the College benefits coordinator at (253) 566-5024.

TCC offers a comprehensive benefits package which include medical, dental, life insurance, and long- term disability insurance through the Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB), along with retirement benefits through TIAA and the Department of Retirement System

Eligibility
Full-time faculty, classified staff, administrators and professional staff are eligible for benefits. Hourly employees and part-time faculty may be eligible for benefits if, and when, they meet specific criteria and are notified by TCC Human Resources.

Effective Date of Coverage
Coverage begins the first day of the month following the date of hire, or date of achieving eligibility status. If the date of hire is the first working day of the month, coverage begins immediately.

Health Insurance
Medical Plans
Eligible employees have several medical plan options to select from (provided by PEBB). Employees pay a monthly premium through payroll deduction.

Premium Rates Effective January 1, 2024


Resources:
PEBB Website

Medical Plan information

PEBB Medical Plan Comparison


Dental Plans
Employees choose from three dental plans. TCC covers the full dental premium for employees and enrolled dependents.

Resource:
Dental Plan Comparison

Vision
Covered under medical plan chosen.

Waiving Medical Coverage
If you have other employer-based medical insurance, Medicare or TRICARE, you have the option to waive PEBB medical coverage. Dental is mandatory for all eligible employees and cannot be waived, unless enrolled in dental coverage as a dependent under a SEBB (School District Employee Benefits Board) plan.

Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) & Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) & LimitedPurpose FSA
FSA & DCAP accounts allow employees to set aside pre-taxed dollars to cover out-of-pocket health care and/or childcare expenses.

Members of WFSE (HE CCC) and WPEA, will be eligible to receive a $250 FSA card if employed as of November 1, 2023 with an annual full-time equivalent salary of less than $60,000, and is enrolled in a non-CDHP medical plan as of January 1 of the plan year that FSA funds are made available. This card is
issued by PEBB in the following January and does not count against the annual FSA limit, if enrolled in an FSA with Navia.

The Limited Purpose FSA is eligible for employees who are enrolled in a consumer-directed health plan (CDHP) that has a Health Savings Account. The Limited Purpose FSA is only for dental and vision expenses.

Resource:
Navia Benefit Solutions

Life Insurance
Benefits eligible employees, lawful spouse or same-sex domestic partner, dependent children under 26 years of age are eligible to enroll in life insurance. Coverage is effective first of the month following the date of employment for basic coverage; for optional coverage, amounts become effective the first of the month following approval date.

Basic Coverage: $35,000 Basic Term Life & $5,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) This is employer-provided at no cost to the employee.

Supplemental Life Insurance Coverage(s): Any supplemental term life insurance and AD&D coverage for employee, lawful spouse, qualified same-sex domestic partner, and family is available at additional cost to the employee.
Resource:
MetLife Life Insurance

Long Term Disability(LTD)
Basic LTD: Provides 60% of the first $400 pre-disability earnings, reduced by any deductible income at no cost to the employee.

Supplemental LTD: Supplemental LTD coverage to replace at 60% or 50% of full pre-disability earnings is available at an additional cost to the employee.

Resource:
PEBB Long-Term Disability Insurance

PAID LEAVE
Classified staff, Administrators, and Professional staff are eligible for paid vacation, sick leave, and personal leave, along with paid federal holidays. Classified Monthly vacation entitlement amounts can vary from 11.33 to 16.67 hours per month depending on the length of state service. Administrator/Exempt Professional vacation leave is 16.00 hours per month. Monthly sick leave entitlement is 8.00 hours per month based on 100% FTE position and will be prorated accordingly if less than 100% FTE. Annual personal leave entitlement varies depending on employee type. Full-time classified, administrators, and professional staff are paid for all federal holidays.

Full-time faculty receive 84.00 hours of paid sick leave per academic year along with 28.00 hours of personal leave. Full-time faculty are paid on an annual contract and do not receive pay for federal holidays.

Part-time faculty receive sick leave each quarter using a formula based on the total FTE% from the cumulative teaching contracts issued to them that quarter. They would receive 7.00 hours of personal leave if they are issued a multi-quarter appointment at the start of the academic year. Part-time faculty do not receive pay for federal holidays.

Part-time hourly and student employees receive 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked in a month (and fractions, thereof). Up to 40 hours of sick leave can carry over from one calendar year to the next.
If a part-time hourly or student employee is hired into a full-time position, the sick leave hours earned in the part-time position do not carry over to the full-time position. Part-time hourly and student employees are not paid for federal holidays.

Monthly entitlements are given at the beginning of the following month.
All employees in salaried positions may take up to five days of paid bereavement time off for the death of a family member. This is separate from the sick leave or vacation leave.

RETIREMENT
Retirement participation is mandatory for retirement benefit eligible TCC employees. Employees are offered a choice between two retirement plans and that choice is generally irrevocable while employed at TCC.

Classified Employees and (retirement eligible) Part-Time hourly:
Classified employees and eligible part-time hourly employees must choose between the Public Employees Retirement Systems (PERS) Plan 2 or Plan 3. More information about these plans can be found at this link: Department of Retirement Systems Plans

Faculty:
Faculty can choose to enroll in the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP) with the plan administrator being TIAA or the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Plan 2 or Plan 3 administered by the Department of Retirement System (DRS). Prior history in any of these plans may limit current plan choice. Click here to compare TRS Plan 2, TRS Plan 3, and SBRP.

SBRP -TIAA - This is a Defined Contribution Plan. The employee contributes a mandatory defined amount and the state matches the employee's contributions. Contribution rates are based on age.

TRS Plan 2 - A 401(a) defined benefit plan. TCC and employee contribute a percentage of salary to fund the plan. Your monthly benefit at retirement will be based on your earned service credit and compensation.

TRS Plan 3 - A 401(a) hybrid plan with Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution components. The defined contribution portion of the plan is funded through mandatory employee contributions. The employee may choose between six contribution options. TCC contributes to Defined Benefit part.

Administrative/Exempt Employees
Administrators and Exempt employees may choose to participate in the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP), administered by TIAA, or the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 2 or Plan 3, administered by the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Prior history in a Washington State Retirement Plan may limit plan choice. Click here to compare PERS Plan 2, PERS Plan 3, and SBRP.

SBRP/TIAA - This is a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. The employee contributes a mandatory defined amount and the state matches the employee's contributions. Contribution rates are based on age.

PERS Plan 2 - A 401(a) defined benefit plan. TCC and employee contribute a percentage of salary to fund the plan. Your monthly benefit at retirement will be based on your earned service credit and compensation.

PERS Plan 3 - A 401(a) hybrid plan with Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution components. The defined contribution portion of the plan is funded through mandatory employee contributions. The employee may choose between six contribution options. TCC contributes to Defined Benefit part.

PERS Rates Effective September 1, 2023

TRS Rates Effective September 1, 2023.



State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP) - Contributions Rates:
Contributions are based on your age:
Voluntary Retirement Savings:
State Board Voluntary Investment Program (SBVIP):

SBVIP is a voluntary, optional, unmatched retirement savings plan, operating under Section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), administered by TIAA. SBVIP participants may contribute on a pre-tax and/or after-tax (Roth) basis, up to the annual IRS limit and can start and stop their contributions at any time during employment. Contact Human Resources to start/stop contributions.

Deferred Compensation Program (DCP):
Tax-deferred savings plan administered by the Department of Retirement Systems. New Full-timeemployees are automatically enrolled in DCP 3 months after hire at a contribution rate of 3%. Employees are sent a notification letter within approximately 30 days of hire. This notice includes information about auto-enrollment and the necessary steps to take if one chooses to opt-out or make changes to their DCP enrollment. Contributions can be changed at any time during employment. Following the initial auto- enrollment possibility, employees would contact DRS to setup contributions and can contribute on a pre- tax basis up to the annual IRS limit.


Tuition Waiver
Administrative, Classified, Full-time Faculty, and Part-Time faculty employed for more than 50% FTE are eligible to register for space-available classes, up to 10 credits per quarter, with the State Employee Tuition Waiver program. Class registration and any applicable class fee will still apply. Click here for the Tuition Waiver form(Download PDF reader).

Liberty Mutual
PEBB members may receive a discount of up to 12% off Liberty Mutual's auto insurance rates and up to 5% off of Liberty Mutual's home insurance rates.

Contact Liberty Mutual at 1-800-706-5525 and mention that you are a State of Washington PEBB Member (client #8246) or visit a local Liberty Mutual office and let them know you are State of Washington PEBB Member (client #8246) for a quote.


Collective Bargaining Agreements:
WFSE Higher Education Community College Coalition: WFSE (HE CCC) CBA(Download PDF reader)
WPEA Higher Education: WPEA CBA(Download PDF reader)
WFSE Represented Exempt Bargaining Unit: WFSE-Exempt CBA
TCC Faculty Negotiated Agreement: TCC Faculty Negotiated Agreement
01
Are you a graduate of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography educational program? Yes
No



02
Which best describes your level of education? High School graduate or equivalent
Some College
Associates degree from an accredited college or university
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
Masters degree or higher from an accredited college or university



03
What is the field or discipline of your degree?

04
How many years of recent clinical experience as a sonographer do you possess? Less than 1 year
More than 1 year and less than 3 years
Equal to or more than 3 years



05
Do you possess the ability to meet State of Washington vocational certification requirements? Yes
No



06
Do you have current BLS or Healthcare CPR certification, CPR/AED certification? Yes
No



07
Do you possess full-time teaching experience in a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, including clinical coordination and curriculum development? Yes
No



08
Do you possess experience in the development and implementation of Diagnostic Medical Sonography curriculum? Yes
No



09
Do you possess experience in participating in or leading a CAAHEP/JRC-DMS accreditation processes? Yes
No



10
Do you currently hold credentials as a Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), or Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)? Yes
No



Required Question

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