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Grossmont/Cuyamaca Community College District

Cardiovascular Technology (Cvt) Faculty, Tenure Track

Position Number: 6338095
Location: El Cajon, CA
Position Type: Medicine - Other Medicine

Cardiovascular Technology (Cvt) Faculty, Tenure Track

R-02414
San Diego County - Grossmont College

Transforming lives through learning isn't just the vision of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. It happens every day with our 30,000 students who take the first step in their higher education, become trained for a new career, or learn knowledge that transforms their world perspective.

The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District honors a diverse academic community and fosters equity mindedness across our institutions. As such, the District is committed to eliminating achievement gaps among different student groups by promoting a culture of appreciation for diversity, equity, inclusivity, and social justice, and continuously examining our processes and practices through an equity lens.

The District provides an excellent health and welfare benefits package to its employees. We take care of our employees and have continued to offer medical, dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents at no charge for any of the plans we offer.

Become a part of this dedicated team in beautiful San Diego County!

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Job Summary
Application Deadline: Monday, July 28, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

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Department: Allied Health and Nursing

Months worked out of the year: 10 months

FTE: 1.00

Starting Salary Range:
$64,519 (Class I, Step 6) - $97,415 (VII, Step 10) Annually for a 10-month contract

Tenure-Track CVT Faculty receive an additional $1000 market additive for each month of their 10-month contract year.

Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2025

Job Description

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under an assigned supervisor, provide didactic, laboratory and clinical instruction in Adult Echocardiography. Other responsibilities include providing instruction in basic cardiovascular clinical skills, developing and maintaining curriculum current to the scope of practice, preparing course outlines and student learning materials, designing and administering written and clinical performance tests, counseling students on clinical performance and academic matters and coordinating student assignments to local clinical affiliates. The Program is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and has a 30 year history of preparing graduates to enter clinical practice.

Instructors participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, courses and other experiences that will directly result in the educational growth of the students and support advancement of the vision, mission and values of the college and District. This position may include a combination of day, evening, and/or weekend assignments in classroom, labs, simulation, and clinicals based on Department needs.

This position is being offered by a college strongly committed to the "open door" concept serving a diverse student population. Instructors will be expected to perform other duties consistent with their faculty job description as stated in the faculty contract.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: APPLICANTS MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

Registered Cardiac Sonographer as demonstrated by completion of a professional registry examination conducted by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) OR Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) OR the candidate must be registry-eligible and agree to obtain registry status within one year from effective date of employment; AND

Bachelor's Degree and two years full time experience in teaching or the clinical practice of Adult Echocardiography; OR

Associate Degree and six years full-time experience in teaching or the clinical practice of Adult Echocardiography; OR

Current California Community College Credential that permits full-time service as a Cardiovascular Technology Instructor; OR

The equivalent.

If you are applying based on the "the equivalent", you must complete a Full-Time Academic Equivalency Form. This form must be submitted as part of the application procedures.

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NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must demonstrate:

1. Academic preparation for or successful experience in teaching or the clinical practice of Adult Echocardiography.

2. Knowledge in the clinical application of cardiac anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.

3. Ability to instruct and motivate students in a broad spectrum of Adult Echocardiography techniques.

4. Ability to work effectively and professionally with colleagues and students.

5. Evidence of a strong commitment to remain current to the scope of practice of Adult Echocardiography and the CVT curriculum.

6. Evidence of sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, possible physical challenges, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will also be evaluated for qualifications in the following:

1. Willingness to participate in the college campus community.

2. Evidence of participation in national and/or local professional organizations for continuing education, and community related projects or events designed to increase public awareness of the risk factors and dangers associated with cardiovascular disease.

3. Ability to design and implement curriculum in Adult Echocardiography.

4. Ability to design and implement curriculum in cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.

5. Perform other duties consistent with the general faculty job description as stated in the faculty contract.

6. Scope of experience in other areas of the Cardiovascular Technology curriculum such as electrocardiography, medical instrumentation, noninvasive procedures, stress testing and structural heart procedures.

7. Technology curriculum such as ultrasound physics.

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The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, a two-college district in eastern San Diego County, has been providing a high-quality education to the region since Grossmont College opened its doors in 1961 and Cuyamaca College began operating in 1978. The district is tied closely to the suburban and rural communities that it serves, providing a $1 billion economic impact to the region through its payroll, purchasing, and spending by students and alumni.

The district has a strong commitment to diversity and equity with a student population representing a broad variety of backgrounds, ethnicities, socioeconomic levels, cultures and abilities. The district strives to provide an educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding, and respect that ultimately also benefits the global community.

The colleges offer more than 150 degrees and certificates in a wide range of programs. Both colleges have signature programs that have become well-renowned. Grossmont College is recognized for its top-notch Administration of Justice, Culinary Arts, Nursing and Allied Health and Theatre Arts programs, while Cuyamaca is known for its Automotive Technology, Ornamental Horticulture, Environmental Health and Safety and Water/Wastewater Technology programs.