Adjunct Professor, Polysomnography

Position Summary & Essential Duties The following duties and responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s), and physical requirements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.
The information listed below is not intended to be construed as a complete listing of all duties and responsibilities, KSA’s, and physical requirements required of this position since changes to the position may occur at any time or additional requirements may be added over the course of time.
SUMMARY: Under general supervision from the Department Chair, the Adjunct Professor will teach courses as assigned, perform the functions of a clinical supervisor and will be responsible for supervision of students’ skills performance, student evaluation, and other aspects of student learning in the class, clinical, or simulation lab setting.
Qualifications (Required and Preferred) MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL AND WORK REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS): Bachelor’s degree plus three (3) years of related, non-teaching work experience as a credentialed polysomnographic technologist or electroneurodiagnostic technologist.
PREFERRED: Two years’ experience of pediatric sleep diagnostics EEG technician experience Strong sleep study scoring, staging, and reporting experience Compumedics sleep system and NATUS EEG equipment experience Minimum one-year teaching experience in an academic appointed position CERTIFICATION OR LICENSES: Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT), Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (REEGT) or Registered Sleep Technologist (RST).
**Application submission must include copies of current State License and CPR card** Job Duties and Responsibilities The incumbent will: Evaluate and grade students' laboratory and clinic work, assignments, and papers as appropriate to the discipline.
Administer, compile, and grade examinations as assigned.
Be responsible for the continuous review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of program and courses Develop and teach assigned classes in keeping with syllabi, outlines, and instructional materials.
Cultivate healthy teacher-student relationships.
Engage students in active learning.
Supervise and evaluate student performance in simulated and clinical environments.
Demonstrate professional written and oral skills in communications with students.
Incorporate best practices.
Maintain accessibility to students for advisement and consultation.
Seek feedback to improve quality of teaching.
Maintains evidence of professional growth and development related to area of teaching.
Attend conferences, workshops, or programs to enhance professional growth.
Evidence a willingness to incorporate new concepts and theories to enhance professional growth.
Demonstrate innovative thinking to problem solve within the class and clinical setting.
Demonstrate respect and professionalism with supervisors, colleagues, and students.
Fosters collegiality within the department/division.
Evidence timely completion of administrative aspects of instructional responsibilities.
Adhere to the policies of the college, department and the assigned clinical institution.
Perform job-related duties as assigned.
SOCIAL CONSTRUCTS REQUIRED OF POSITION: Display empathy and positive regard for others in written, verbal and non-verbal communications.
Work with colleagues and students by practicing punctuality, respect for deadlines, collaborative problem solving, and honest communication.
Evidence timely completion of administrative aspects of instructional responsibilities.
Be friendly and collegial with co-workers, faculty, students, staff, and visitors to the campus.
Build trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility, even in the face of stress or demanding workplace conditions.
Maintain proficiency as needed and approved by attending trainings, reading job-related materials, and meeting with others in area of responsibility.
Dress appropriately for a workplace with frequent customer service interaction and community outreach.
Meet all required standards of confidentiality.
Keep work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities & Physical Demands KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of teaching principles and methods of instruction for individuals and groups.
Knowledge of the assessment of student learning outcomes.
Knowledge of appropriate subject matter and the application of the subject matter for the discipline being taught.
Knowledge of effective communication strategies, verbal and written in dealing with students and other involved parties.
Knowledge of working with a diverse population.
Knowledge of FERPA restrictions and compliance SKILLS: Possess effective communication skills.
Selecting and using training/ instructional methods and procedures appropriate to situation when learning or teaching new things.
Lecturing skills.
Possess current and up to date polysomnographic skills – instrumentation- troubleshooting Possess skills in the use of polysomnographic technologies such as Home Sleep Testing (HST), Actigraphy, CPAP clinic procedures ABILITIES: Ability to provide effective teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
Ability to engage students in the learning process.
Ability to enable positive student learning outcomes.
Ability to work with a diverse population.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Primarily moderate activity is required with frequent standing, walking and occasional lifting and manipulation of objects up to 40 pounds or more with assistance.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is normally performed in an interior/clinical work environment.
Travel to offsite centers may be required.
May be exposed to ventilator vapors and pathogens.
WORK SCHEDULE: Schedule will vary due to departmental needs.
This is an on-site position.
Essential duties of the role must be performed in-person, during prescribed work hours.
HOURS REQUIRED PER WEEK: As determined by Department Chair.
TRS/ORP: N/A SUPERVISORY DUTIES: None REPORTS TO: Departmental Chair