Greater Chicago Midwest HERC

Assistant Professor, Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Tenure Track)

Department: Dean Nursing and Health Sciences

Location: Framingham

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to promote their personal growth, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region's economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is served by a cadre of employees of varied backgrounds and experiences. We invite all individuals to consider joining our community.

Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college, offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant educational community and have a desire and ability to serve a population of students with various needs and backgrounds. The selected candidate will play a key role in launching the new Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, scheduled to begin in fall 2026 at our state-of-the-art Ultrasound Lab in Framingham. We are seeking someone who is innovative, student-centered, and passionate about teaching, mentoring, and supporting learners from various backgrounds. Responsibilities include instructing in classroom, lab, and simulation settings; developing curriculum; advising students; and participating in accreditation processes and program administration.

The faculty member will design and execute instructional and evaluation materials in accordance with the philosophy of the DMS program, the mission of MassBay Community College, and the standards established by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS) and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Instructional duties may encompass day, hybrid, and online modalities.

Faculty members must maintain up-to-date credentials in at least one of the program's concentrations, such as Abdominal -extended or Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support MassBay's mission, vision, values, and student outcomes;
  
  
• Manage a full teaching load in DMS across classroom, lab, and simulation environments;
  
  
• Participate in item writing, proctor exams, prepare syllabi, and develop curriculum aligned with learning outcomes;
  
  
• Teach in traditional, hybrid, and online formats;
  
  
• Use varied strategies to foster critical thinking;
  
  
• Create assessment plans for course and program effectiveness;
  
  
• Advise and mentor students; hold office hours;
  
  
• Join governance activities, including committees, advisory boards, and accreditation;
  
  
• Maintain documentation for assessment and accreditation;
  
  
• Assist with admissions processes;
  
  
• Submit reports as needed to leadership;
  
  
• Help identify clinical sites and collaborate with clinical professionals;
  
  
• Participate in special college-related events such as Open House, commencement, pinning, and some meetings and events outside of regular work hours;
  
  
• Adhere to the Massachusetts Community College Contract, including but not limited to:
  

- Academic advisor to students.

- Post and maintain a minimum of four (4) office hours per week.

- Serve on College committees (college governance) as elected or appointed.

- Attend Division, Department, and Committee meetings.

- Serve on Ultrasound Program committees.

• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment;
  
  
• Use technology to improve communication and student learning;
  
  
• Pursue ongoing professional development in clinical and teaching skills;
  
  
• Work with faculty and staff to advance program goals and policies;
  
  
• Collaborate effectively within a diverse academic community;
  
  
• Complete other duties assigned by the Dean per the Collective Bargaining Agreement;
  
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates the variety of student experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (or foreign equivalency);

• Current and active credential(s) in one or more DMS concentrations (e.g., RDMS, RVT, RMSKS);
  
  
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a registered sonographer;
  
  
• Documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance, and educational theory;
  
  
• Knowledge and application of curriculum design, assessment, and teaching methodologies;
  
  
• Current health and immunizations required for clinical clearance;
  
  
• Current BLS certification appropriate to teaching responsibilities;
  
  
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills;
  
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, learning management systems (LMS), and simulation technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sensitivity and commitment to various perspectives and fairness;
  
  
• Experience working in a community college or similar environment;
  
  
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need;
  
  
• Master's degree in a related field;
  
  
• Experience with program accreditation and regulatory compliance;
  
  
• Teaching experience in a college or clinical education setting;
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse faculty, staff, and students;
  
  
• Experience in curriculum development, assessment, and outcome measurement.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $74,000 - $87,325 in accordance with one's education and experience as dictated by the collective bargaining agreement classification compensation structure.

As a Massachusetts State Employee, you are offered an outstanding suite of benefits adding value to your salary.

• Array of choices for health insurance plans to meet individual/ family needs
  
  
• Affordable Dental Insurance and vision discount program
  
  
• 12 paid State/ Federal holidays
  
  
• Generous sick, vacation, and personal time
  
  
• Flexible Spending Plans to reduce your taxable income
  
  
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
  
  
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan, providing a fixed, pre-established benefit for employees at retirement
  
  
• Thinking to save more money towards retirement: consider Deferred Compensation plans i.e., 457(b) or 403(b).
  
  
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
  
  
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
  
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  
  
• Free gym and parking on campus
  

Need more info: https://www.massbay.edu/employment/benefits

Position Type: MCCC Unit Professional

Source of Funding: State Appropriation

Deadline: March 28th, 2026, or thereafter until filled.

To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.