Requisition ID: 2023-9441 Position Type: Full-Time Schedule Shift: Day Hours Per Week: 38 Travel: None Category: Faculty/Academic
Overview The Program Director is responsible for the overall direction of the AAS in Sonography Technology Program, to include organization, administration, periodic review, continued development, and general effectiveness.
The Program Director reports to the Dean, is a member of the Leadership Team, and serves as one of the primary representatives of the College of Pharmacy and Health Professions. The Program Director has shared responsibility for developing and following the strategic plan that supports the mission, goals and objectives of the Program, College and University. The Program Director is responsible for working effectively and collegially with the other members of the leadership team and to represent their Program.
Responsibilities • Responsible for directing/administrating the Program’s master plan of education in such a manner as to produce a professional (Sonographic Technologist) in the health care field that will assist Physicians to diagnose and aid in the treatment of seriously ill patients.
• Prepares for and teaches courses every semester.
• Conducts regular meetings.
• Develops an assessment plan to ensure the effectiveness of the Program.
• Prepares agendas for Advisory Committee meetings.
• Assesses student learning outcomes at the course, programmatic and institutional level.
• Maintains educational materials and resources.
• Coordinates student advisement.
• Acts as liaison between Program and clinical affiliates.
• Maintains radiation monitoring records in coordination with Clinical Coordinator.
• Participates in Quality Assessment and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Participates in Department and Administrative Conferences.
• Maintains program accreditation, program outcomes and effectiveness data.
• Complies with radiation safety and other regulatory standards.
• Contributes to continuous revision of the Sonography program.
• Provides oversight for maintenance of all equipment.
• Works with regulatory and accreditation bodies to ensure program compliance.
• Expands articulation agreements with higher education institutions.
• Works with faculty and Clinical Coordinator to provide quality clinical experiences.
• Develops and implement the Program mission, vision, goals and objectives.
• Oversees and ensures appropriate workload distribution among Program faculty.
• Conducts annual performance reviews and goal setting for faculty and other personnel affiliated with the Program.
• Recruits and retains highly qualified faculty and personnel.
• Recruits and retains highly qualified students.
• Supports curricular and programmatic initiatives (e.g. interprofessional education).
• Supports the policies and procedures of the Program, College and University.
• Performs other activities and services as assigned by the Dean.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (if applicable):
• Faculty within the Program
• Personnel supporting the Program (e.g. staff, adjuncts)
Qualifications • The Program Director must hold a master’s degree in related academic discipline, with a doctoral degree preferred.
• The Director must have a strong commitment to the professional development of sonography technology students and the advancement of the imaging profession.
• The Director should have a record of excellence in teaching, research, and service and have reached the academic rank of Associate Professor
• Experience with a Medical Imaging program with a sonography background preferred.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, to effectively interface with and present information to faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations and personalities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong problem-solving skills - flexible, adaptable, and creative.
• Ability to develop and follow policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated record of academic teaching, scholarly activity, professional service and leadership skills necessary to promote these qualities among the faculty.
• Ability to learn and utilize essential technologies.
• Ability to work collegially with the faculty and the leadership team.
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