The School of Medical Imaging and Therapeutics seeks an adjunct faculty member to serve as ful time clinical coordinator for the Radiation Therapy Program for the fall 2024 semester to monitor and assist our clinical partners in delivering high quality learning experiences and education for students. The selected candidate will have responsibilities of classroom teaching along with visiting, monitoring, and assessing radiation therapy undergraduate students on their clinical experience at our clinical affiliates.
Deliver didactic and/or experiential instruction in the radiation therapy program, at a partner facility, as designated by the program director
Assign students to clinical sites, ensure students comply with the requirements for on boarding for their assigned site
Perform clinical site visits and evaluation of students in the clinical setting
Assist to on-board students for their clinical rotations making sure they comply with the University’s and clinical institutions’ requirements
Forward questions/concerns to the Program Director / Dean as necessary
Email student steps for vaccinations/background check
Submit background check iCORI form to schools CORI official
Evaluate and assess students on their performance in clinical giving regular feedback and entering grades first into the LMS and then final grades in the School’s Self Service system
Demonstrate a professional example to students
Monitor student activities and clinical time in the schools Clincial system Trajecsys®
Provide meaningful feedback to students regarding their attainment of knowledge and demonstration of procedures learned
Provide students with an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the School, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria
Provide engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered
Support incorporation of diversity, equity and inclusion into the curriculum, as well as co-curricular experiences, to broaden the education of students and expand their knowledge of health disparities
Use the University’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students
Advise and assist students through office hours or scheduled appointments, by videoconference, phone or email, and through other University-approved mechanisms
Provides service including student mentoring, ongoing course development, and assessment
Arrange and facilitate student observation/participation in various radiation therapy experience
Evaluate students for competency as defined by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor
Requirements
Required:
Bachelor degree in radiation therapy
Certification in radiation therapy through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
Minimum of 2 years of work experience as a radiation therapist
Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience at the clinical setting
Commitment to undergraduate, graduate and/or professional education and student success
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to travel to clinical sites – access to a car is preferred
Must be able to work independently and effectively interact with a wide array of parties at all levels (students, faculty, administration/staff, alumni, and external constituents, including healthcare industry professionals)
Experience with Blackboard® Learning Management System
Apply Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume. Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution.
About Us Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world’s top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health- and life-sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our strategic priorities of collaboration, inclusion, success, sustainability, planning, and support.
MCPHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates a diverse community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
