Job description
Position Details
Position Information
Posting Number
2012301P
Position Title
Director of Sonography
Position Number
2012113PD
Job Type
Regular
Accountability Objective
The Director of Sonography has the responsibility of curriculum development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation; student recruitment, admission and advising; budgetary assessment, planning and preparation; hiring, supervising and evaluating subordinate staff; and ensuring program compliance with national standards for both the Echocardiography and Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Current ARDMS certification in Echocardiography and/or
Current ARDMS Certifications-minimum Abdomen/Small Parts and Obstetrics/Gynecology.
The minimum of two years of clinical experience as a registered sonographer in the professional sonography field.
In-depth knowledge of subject matter to be taught
Proficiency in curriculum design, program administration, supervision, evaluation, instruction, and student counseling and guidance, education theories and techniques
Desired Qualifications
Teaching and/or supervisory experience at the college level.
Master’s degree
Weeks
Hours per Week
Full-Time/ Part-Time
Full Time
Minimum Compensation
Open Date
10/14/2022
First Consideration By
10/28/2022
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Essential Job Function
Essential Job Function
1. Administer a systematic curriculum for students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level competency in Sonography and Echocardiography.
2. Provide a curriculum that promotes professional values, life-long learning and competency in critical thinking and problem solving skills.
3. Develop instructional materials, including course syllabi, learning objectives, lab activities, clinical experiences, and evaluation tools.
4. Ensure effectiveness of classroom, laboratory, and clinical educational experiences through class visits and annual evaluations.
5. Assess course effectiveness through student evaluation procedures.
6. Develop program policies, procedures and promotional publications, and revise as appropriate.
7. Conduct program assessment and use results for continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and educational offerings for both the Echo and DMS programs.
8. In conjunction with program faculty, develop annual program goals that are consistent with the mission and goals of the College.
9. Develop admission criteria and materials for students, reflecting the College’s mission.
10. Take active role in student recruitment efforts by visiting external sites, managing recruitment materials, and participating in student recruitment activities.
11. Advise prospective and current students on academic and professional aspects of the programs.
12. Instruct courses in accordance with college workload guidelines. Ensure course coverage by credentialed faculty.
13. Assure security and confidentiality of student records, instructional materials, and other appropriate program materials.
14. Maintain program records and assist in the preparation of required reports.
15. Coordinate Echocardiography and Sonography’s advisory committee meetings, clinical instructor meetings, faculty meetings, and other student/faculty meetings.
16. Ensure that program policies and procedures which safeguard the health and safety of students are in place, including compliance with federal and state regulations.
17. Promote and maintain effective communication with Medical Imaging Director as related to enforcement of College policies, preparation of course materials, and supervision and evaluation of subordinate staff.
18. Provide support to the Director of Medical Imaging in budget preparation, hiring of instructors, and other tasks related to program operation.
19. Reports regularly to the Medical Imaging Director on the status of both Echocardiography and Sonography programs.
19. Participate in professional and informal learning activities to enhance personal and professional development.
20. Orient, supervise, and manage subordinate faculty and staff.
21. Evaluate program faculty and staff in a firm, fair and consistent manner and communicate clearly in writing, any areas of deficiency observed and improvements expected.
22. Approve or deny vacation, sick, and/or personal business leave requests by subordinate staff.
23. Serve as a resource person on campus and throughout the community.
24. Ensure that all accreditation standards are met and manage the accreditation self-study and visit.
25. Establish and maintain affiliations with area health care agencies.
26. Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Essential Teaching Functions:
1. Possess a wide range of knowledge, talents, and skills to facilitate making learning factual and enjoyable to the students.
2. Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement a course of study and daily lesson plans.
3. Recommend and review the selection of teaching materials, curriculum revisions, textbooks and supplies to the Director of Medical Imaging.
4. Keep abreast of the latest theories of learning through university training, in-service education and staff meetings, conferences and conventions approved by the College.
5. Demonstrate enthusiasm in teaching performance and high expectations for all students.
6. Implement teaching activities utilizing the approved course of study as a guide, a diversity of teaching techniques, procedures and resources (human and physical) to increase the mental, social, and physical growth of students.
7. Develop and implement instructions, evaluation and assessment techniques, and methods that are appropriate and timely for each class.
8. Must demonstrate respect for the needs of a diverse student population through humaneness and dedication to the education profession.
9. Demonstrate proficiency in the latest technology. Willingness to incorporate technology in the classroom.
10. Ability to effectively communicate with students, colleagues, and supervisors.
11. Promote the College by participating internally on campus activities and committees and externally in the communities that it serves.
12. Demonstrates knowledge and skills appropriate to the discipline’s real world application in the workplace.
13. Utilizes standard methods for evaluation of student clinical performance.
14. Maintains professional competency within relevant discipline.
15. Provides student guidance and academic advising. Coordinates and maintains appropriate student records.
17. Participates in the designated student selection process for admission into the program.
Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts 1
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Transcripts 2
- Transcripts 3
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