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Instructor, Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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Position Number: 7155626
Location: Springfield, IL
Position Type: Health - Other Health Faculty

Instructor, Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Months Worked Per Year:

Hours Worked Per Week:
Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, other times including evening and weekend as needed. Assigned courses and associated class meeting times vary each semester.

Remote Work Availability: No

Job Description Summary

Shape the future of diagnostic imaging-one student, one scan at a time!

Lincoln Land Community College is searching for a full-time, tenure-track, 9-month instructor to teach Diagnostic Medical Sonography courses in accordance with LLCC and JRC-DMS/CAAHEP standards. The DMS program is offered on the LLCC main campus in Springfield, IL.

The position includes classroom lecture and lab instruction, and may support clinical supervision of the students in the hospital setting. Duties will include teaching 15 contact hours per semester of assigned classes; preparing lessons and course syllabi; evaluating and assisting students; keeping accurate records of student performance, including following grading procedures; providing students with timely feedback; maintaining office hours; participating in departmental/institutional operations and program review; creating a learning environment that fosters student success; developing, integrating, evaluating and reviewing student learning outcomes in support of the College's ongoing accreditation; and contributing to a collegial and collaborative work environment.

The Department of Health Professions consists of 33 full-time faculty. The Dean of Health Professions heads the department.

As a faculty member at LLCC, you can look forward to working at an institution that values teaching and learning, supports faculty development, and encourages innovation and excellence. Full-time faculty members teach 15 credit hours for load each fall and spring semester with small class sizes and the potential to teach additional courses during the summer term. LLCC employs face-to-face, online, hybrid, and remote instructional modalities and offers courses in 16-week and 8- week formats. LLCC faculty, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Faculty can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. You can view all the benefits on our website. Come join our team and experience success at LLCC!

Faculty salaries are determined by education level and experience and will be between $49,308 and $93,337. Below are the salary ranges for each level of education. Additional compensation beyond base salary can be earned through extra teaching assignments during the academic year and in the summer, as well as coordinator assignments.
* Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree: $49,308 - $72,948
* Masters: $51,901 - $76,788

* Masters +15 additional graduate credit hours: $54,499 - $80,627

* Masters +30 additional graduate credit hours: $57,224 - $84,660

* Masters +45 additional graduate credit hours: $60,084 - $88,893

* Doctorate: $63,085 - $93,337

LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.

Required Qualifications

Associates degree or Bachelors degree in the teaching field
Minimum of 2 years related occupational experience as a clinical sonographer
Current certification by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) in both abdominal and obstetrics/gynecology sonography specialty areas
Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, ultrasound imaging techniques, and pathophysiology
Strong interpersonal skills
Intermediate to advanced computer skills

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

ARDMS or CCI vascular or adult echocardiography certification
Experience teaching DMS content in laboratory, clinical and/or didactic settings
Knowledge of clinical tracking systems such as Trajecsys
Experience teaching using Canvas and/or other online learning platforms

Physical Requirements

Position Salary: Starting salary is determined by education level and experience and will be between $49,308 and $93,337.
Open Date: 05/11/2026
Last Day to Apply:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position will be open until filled; however, applications must be received on or before Sunday, May 31, to be considered during the initial review window. In-person interviews for this position are anticipated to begin mid June with an anticipated start date of August 17, 2026.

Interview Presentation: Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to perform a brief 15-20 minute presentation. The topic for which will be emailed upon scheduling the interview.

Transcripts are required for this position and should be uploaded to your application along with a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Online student records will not be accepted. For any courses on your transcripts, which may have vague or obscure titles, please provide an annotated list with a brief (one-phrase) description of the content covered in each such course.

Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.

If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions.

Lincoln Land Community College

ATTN: Human Resources

P.O. Box 19256

Springfield, IL 62794

To apply, visit https://llcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/9434