Posting DetailsPosting 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 The hiring range is $70,000 to $95,000. Starting salary will fall within the specified hiring range and is commensurate based on education, experience, and other appropriately qualifying factors within assigned rank. Rank is determined by education and ac
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- No
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 Description General 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.
- 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.
Employee must reside in the (DC, MD, VA) DMV area.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 Qualifications KSAs:- 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 an 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 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 No
Required Travel N/A
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number FAC_2096P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date 10/14/2026
Job Close Date 11/15/2026
Open Until Filled No
Agency Website www.nvcc.edu
Contact NameEmailPhone NumberSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsQuicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/102148
