9 month - Teaching Faculty (Diagnostic Medical ...

Posting Details Posting Summary Working Title 9 month - Teaching Faculty (Diagnostic Medical Sonography) Role Title 9 month-Instructor Role Code 01013-FP FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 280F0741 Agency Northern VA Community College Agency/Division NV280-Provost Medical Educ Ctr Work Location Fairfax County - 059 Hiring Range Starting salary is commensurate based on assigned rank, education and experience. Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?Work Schedule Work schedule determined based on the needs of the DMS program. Sensitive Position No Job DescriptionGeneral Description: Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) invites applications for qualified individuals to join our faculty to support the mission and vision of the largest institution of higher education in Virginia. The primary responsibility of a faculty member at NOVA is to provide quality instruction for the DMS program. NOVA faculty are expected to excel in teaching strategies and classroom management that fully engage students in a classroom, laboratory, or online platform, and engage students in individual conferences and related activities. NOVA faculty help students develop their interests and abilities to their fullest capacity in order to build stronger citizens within the community. All faculty must be available to teach day, evening, and weekend classes at any of the College's campuses or off-site locations. Duties and Tasks: Full-time teaching faculty members are responsible for teaching courses offered in traditional, hybrid, and distance learning formats. Full-time 9-month teaching faculty positions carry a normal teaching load of 12-15 credit hours and 15-20 contact hours per semester. Faculty members also serve as faculty advisors, serve on division/campus/college committees, participate in curriculum development, and maintain currency in their discipline. Essential Functions: NOVA faculty are expected to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports in a timely manner; teach the courses using established texts; conduct requisite student conferences; hold required office hours; attend to assigned divisional and college duties; contribute to the development of the program of instruction; adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with college policies, procedures, and regulations; answer emails in a responsible fashion; maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization; and advise students. Special Assignments May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. KSA's/Required QualificationsKSAs: The ability to effectively teach DMS concepts in the classroom. Ability to use technology to enhance classroom instruction. Ability to use on-line resources and Learning Management Systems. Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and oral/written communication skills. Ability to teach DMS content in laboratory, clinical and didactic settings. Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, 3D techniques, and pathophysiology. Strong interpersonal skills required for working with clinical preceptors, particularly in the areas of OB and AB. Must possess strong intermediate to advanced computer skills, knowledge of clinical tracking systems such as Trajecsys. Working knowledge teaching using Canvas and/or other learning platforms. Current certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and/or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI). Ability to teach a combination of day, evening, weekend, and online classes. Ability to be flexible to work at any of the College's locations. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in the teaching field or appropriately qualifying field, OR an associate's degree in the teaching field or appropriate qualifying field with demonstrated competency in the teaching field. Qualifying degree must be awarded by a regionally accredited institution. ARDMS registered sonographer with RDMS (AB) credentials Minimum of 4 years related full-time or full-time equivalent Diagnostic Medical Sonography occupational experience. Additional ConsiderationsAdditional Considerations: ARDMS credentials in OB/Gyn ARDMS credentials in RVT and/or RDCS. Experience teaching in the community college environment. Experience with and preparation for teaching culturally, linguistically, socio-economically, and academically diverse students at the college-level. Experience with a diverse campus population; certification in teaching hybrid or online courses. Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel n/a Posting Detail Information Posting Number FAC_1853P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date 02/04/2026 Job Close Date 03/31/2026 Open Until FilledAgency Website Contact NameEmailPhone NumberSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsAdditional InformationBackground Check Statement Disclaimer The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors. ADA Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested. E-Verify Statement VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes. 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Created: 2026-03-10