Responsible for providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the College. In-person work on campus is an essential function of this position.
Adhere to approved course syllabi. Provide students with the course syllabus that informs them of course requirements including specific objectives, means of attaining those objectives, and methods of evaluation by the end of the first week of classes.
Use teaching methods which are appropriate to reach students of varying educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles. Allow the student to continually assess his/her own progress. Allow reasonable opportunity for each student to master the objectives of the course.
Develop and revise curriculum and instructional materials. Submit syllabi or addendums to the Division Office by the end of the first week of class. Assist in the selection of textbooks and other instructional materials. Evaluate curriculum and assess student learning outcomes.
Post and maintain office hours as per institutional guidelines. Serve as academic advisor and provide appropriate leadership and supervision in student activities. Make provisions for students to evaluate instruction and arrange for submission of evaluation to the designated office.
Participate in all areas of divisional and departmental responsibility such as proposing programs, projects and exhibiting leadership in their implementation. Participate on committees. Work with other faculty to accomplish the goals of the discipline, division, and College. Attend all scheduled discipline and division activities held during the academic year unless they conflict with a regularly scheduled teaching assignment or activity approved by the Dean, Director, or Associate Vice President.
Assist in the evaluation and selection of faculty, laboratory assistants, and other discipline or program staff. Contribute to the governance of the College through active service on committees. Participate in faculty orientation sessions, professional development seminars and activities to enhance professional development. Accept the responsibility for professional awareness and growth.
Acknowledge and support the community college's mission to serve the community.
Perform all other duties appropriate to this position as assigned or directed.
Assist in the planning and implementation of on-going activities crucial to the discipline or program, such as registration, building and managing the class schedule, faculty assignments, student recruitment, selection of off-campus instructional or clinical sites, accreditation preparation, needs assessments, advisory committee activities, budgets, and other related instructional matters.
Required Qualifications:
1. Associate's Degree in Echocardiography or Cardiac Sonography with three (3) years of work experience exclusive of teaching.
NOTE: A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.
2. Must be a Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer- Adult Echocardiography (RDCS) (AE) from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
3. Experience teaching in the discipline.
3. Experience/ability to teach at the community college level.
4. Experience/ability to incorporate technology into the classroom.
Desired Qualifications:
1. Bachelor's Degree in any related major with an Associate's Degree in Echocardiography and three (3) years of work experience exclusive of teaching.
Special Conditions:
1. This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College’s policies and procedures.
2. ANTICIPATED FACULTY OPENING.
3. Tenure track position; annual academic year employment contract leading toward tenure consideration during fifth year of employment.
4. Based on the needs of the college, you may be required to teach at multiple campuses within any given semester.
5. The hiring committee for this faculty posting will have the option to offer this Tenure Track position(s) as a Lecturer position(s), if deemed appropriate.
6. If a vacancy for a full-time Lecturer position becomes available during the evaluation/hiring process, an additional Lecturer position(s) may be offered from the applicant pool from this posting.
7. Extension of application deadline.
Individuals desiring consideration MUST complete and submit an EPCC Application for Employment on-line by the announced deadline.
COPIES OF ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS & REGISTRY CARD MUST BE uploaded with the application. CURRENT EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO UPLOAD THEIR TRANSCRIPTS & REGISTRY CARD WITH EACH SUBMITTED APPLICATION; TRANSCRIPTS & REGISTRY CARD IN PERSONNEL FILES CANNOT BE ACCESSED BY EVALUATORS FOR THIS PURPOSE. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT TRANSCRIPTS AND REGISTRY CARD WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Only documents stating 'Transcript' or 'Unofficial Transcript' will be accepted. Other documents (Degree Audit, Degree Summary, Program Summary, etc.), uploaded in lieu of transcripts will not be accepted.
If you are unable to attach your transcripts to your application, please mail your transcripts to El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents MUST include the position title and posting number for this position vacancy.
A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged and may be submitted on-line with the application form or forwarded to the Human Resources Department at El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents must be received by the application deadline. Documents received after the application deadline will not be accepted.
Copies of transcripts must reflect completed coursework and conferred degrees. All academic coursework and degrees must be from an accredited college or university or be certified by an acceptable agency that the institution is recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in its home country (this is generally stated in the degree evaluation).
Transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a full translation (word for word) by a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Additionally, each foreign transcript must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited coursework.
Applications containing foreign transcripts that are not accompanied with the above required documentation will not be considered.
Out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview will be reimbursed for one-half of the transportation cost for travel performed within the United States. The College will arrange and pay for up to two nights lodging.
In accordance with federal law and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate must furnish documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before being employed.
The El Paso Community College County District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability or veteran status.
