It’s no secret that Moraine Park Technical College has top-notch instructors helping to fuel our workforce with the skills our industry needs today and in the future; however, our behind-the-scenes employees set the foundation for the College and students. Each employee at the College is an integral part of the Moraine Park mission, and we work diligently to hire candidates with aligned values to help move the mission of Moraine Park forward. 

Position Summary:

Moraine Park Technical College is seeking two Diagnostic Medical Sonography Instructors on our Beaver Dam Campus.  One program director and one clinical coordinator to work with our two cohorts of students in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. This position is responsible for the multiple modality delivery of instruction and facilitation of student learning and providing ongoing development of curriculum, assessment, and learning strategies to meet college academic and workforce needs. In addition, this position will provide regular student support and contact, or refer to the appropriate department, to meet the learner’s classroom and career goals.

The Program Director must have a Bachelor's degree and two years (4,000 hours) of paid work experience related to the program(s) being taught, including one year (2,000 hours) of related paid work experience that has been acquired within the past five years. In lieu of this one year of recent experience, two years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within the past five years may be considered. (Two years of post-secondary teaching experience means eight semesters of part-time teaching or four semesters of full-time teaching at an accredited institution.).  This position must also have documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance and in educational theories and techniques; and have a minimum of two years of clinical experience as a registered sonographer in the professional sonography field. 

The Clinical Coordinator will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, or willing to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program. Progress toward a Bachelor’s Degree will be measured through the successful completion of a minimum of three (3) credits of coursework annually, beginning with the third year of employment. It is required to have two years (4,000 hours) of paid work experience related to the program(s) being taught, including one year (2,000 hours) of related paid work experience that has been acquired within the past five years. In lieu of this one year of recent experience, two years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within the past five years may be considered. (Two years of post-secondary teaching experience means eight semesters of part-time teaching or four semesters of full-time teaching at an accredited institution.)  This position also must have an Associate degree. They must also have documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance and in educational theories and techniques; and have a minimum of two years of clinical experience as a registered sonographer in the professional sonography field.

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Responsibilities:

• Prepare for and facilitate learning in the assigned courses according to the College’s core values. Establish a professional and safe learning environment. Set the classroom tone by modeling appropriate workplace skills and behavior. Maintain a positive climate for learning by performing classroom management and being aware of, monitoring, and enforcing the Student Code of Conduct.
• Meet student learning needs by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and assessments.
• Maintain student confidentiality, records, and documentation as required by Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Submit grades within the expected timeframe.
• Provide timely verbal and written feedback to the students to ensure continued growth and development.
• Participate in the development, implementation, evaluation, and updating of curriculum.
• Assist with student recruitment and proactively promote the College programs and services offered.
• Promote retention and student success through the utilization of referrals to College services and resources.
• Engage in internal and external College meetings and activities.
• Build and maintain ongoing relationships with K-12, Department of Corrections (DOC), community, and industry partners beyond the classroom.
• Actively maintain proficient knowledge and skills in emerging trends and current occupational practices. Complete annual professional development activities in areas of Faculty Quality Assurance Standards (FQAS) competencies. Complete all required training.
• Assist with mentoring faculty.
• Maintain equipment and supplies for the classroom and labs, as necessary to support the assigned program area and future trends in industry. Work with the supervisor to identify alternative funding sources, as needed.
• As Program Director, will perform duties and responsibilities outlined by programmatic accreditation expectations (as applicable).
• As Clinical Coordinator, will perform duties and responsibilities outlined by programmatic accreditation expectations (as applicable).
• Perform other duties, trainings and service to the College as assigned.

Experience & Qualifications(in addition to those listed in the summary above):

• Maintained registration in sonography and follow continuing education requirements as established by ARDMS.
• Possession of at least one of the following concentration credentials:
     o Abdominal
     o OB/GYN
     o Vascular
• Possession of a credential in the field of diagnostic medical sonography through a national certification program that is accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA) (if the credential is obtained from an agency other than ARDMS).

• Upon hire, must maintain and/or obtain Higher Learning Commission, Faculty Quality Assurance System, and other agency requirements and licensure required to maintain individual and program accreditation, if applicable.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.

Other Position Requirements:
• Must satisfactorily complete health screen requirements, which may include criminal and caregiver background checks, TB screening, drug test and/or verification of immunizations.
• Flexible scheduling may be required to include evenings and weekends.
• This position may require teaching and/or travel to other MPTC (Moraine Park Technical College) campus locations, client/contract work sites, and/or Department of Corrections (DOC) institutions.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Hiring Range: $79,550-$92,279 (pending board approval)

Starting: July 7, 2025

Workplace Flexibility: Open Campus

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