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Touro University California invites applications for the adjunct faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of our new Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.  The successful candidate will be required to hold a bachelor’s degree and be registered in Abdomen, OB/Gyn, and/or Vascular by ARDMS, CCI, and/or ARRT. The position requires didactic teaching (lecture and lab), mentorship, precepting, exam proctoring, interdisciplinary education, and participating in academic and service responsibilities at the College and University. Preference will be given to applicants with teaching experience. This is an excellent opportunity to work with, educate, and mentor our future sonographers on our Vallejo campus, located in the beautiful Bay Area. Rate: $125/hour for individuals with doctoral degrees, and $60/hour for non-doctoral degree adjunct facultyDevelopment and delivery of a portion of the curriculum, including exam item writing and proctoringPrepares for and teaches courses every semesterDevelops an assessment plan to ensure course effectivenessMentorship of Touro University DMS students Plan and conduct academic advisement sessionsParticipate in admissions processParticipate in advisory board meetingsProvide service on College and University committeesAttend and participate in departmental meetings Participate in continuing education activitiesPerform other faculty duties as appropriate and determined by the program director or deanContribute to new knowledge through research activities, presentations, publications, potentially obtaining grants and/or contracts, clinical trials, and other scholarly workProvide reports and other documents as requested by program director or dean Applicant should be committed to the support and development of the next generation of enthusiastic diagnostic medical sonographers. This would include (but not necessarily limited to) developing and implementing course curriculum and functioning as instructional leader for the DMS program.  Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree preferred. Licensed by ARDMS, CCI, or ARRTMinimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a registered sonographerTeaching experience preferredStrong commitment to the professional development of sonographyResearch experience, or interest, preferredExcellent interpersonal relationship and communication skillsActive participation in professional societies at the local, state, and/or national levels, including SDMS, AIUM, or SVU.Personal integrity  CORE COMPETENCIES: identify the behavior an employee is expected to demonstrate.Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations and personalitiesHighly creativeExcellent organizational skillsStrong critical thinking skillsAbility to maintain confidentialityStrong problem-solving skillsAbility to develop and follow policies and proceduresAbility to learn and utilize essential technologies