Program Director & Assistant Professor – Sonography

Kilgore College • Kilgore, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director position is responsible for managing and supervising all operations related to Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS), Advanced Cardiac Sonography (ACS), and ECHO Continuing Education Programs. This role includes oversight of program(s) accreditation, faculty development, curriculum design, and student success while ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Requirements

• Must possess a minimum of a Baccalaureate degree; Masters preferred
• Must possess the appropriate credential(s) specific to one or more of the concentrations(s) offered
• Must have documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance, and educational theories and techniques
• Must have a minimum of three years of clinical experience as a registered sonographer in the professional sonography field.
• Knowledge of CAAHEP rules and regulations specific to Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• Expertise in sonography curriculum development, implementation, revision, and evaluation.
• Counseling skills for interacting with students, faculty, and staff.
• Familiarity with public relations principles and practices.
• Strong supervisory, organizational, and budget management skills.
• Proficiency with applicable computer programs and software applications.
• Skills in: Monitoring and evaluating staff
• Prioritizing work and performing multiple tasks
• Using computers and software application programs
• Designing curriculum and course offerings
• Facilitating effective group interactions
• Solving problems
• Communication, and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Proficiency in curriculum design, program administration, evaluation, instruction, and academic advising
• Maintains current knowledge of discipline and educational methodologies through professional development
• Has attention to detail and prioritizes tasks to multi-task effectively
• Able to demonstrate good customer service and professionalism
• Proficiency in typing, Microsoft Office, and email etiquette
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
• Proficiency in problem resolution and critical decision making
• Uses interpersonal communication to establish and maintain effective working relationships as well as effective student-teacher relationships

Nice To Haves

• Sonography curriculum development, implementation, revision, and evaluation
• Accreditation standards and guidelines
• Grant writing and management
• Program assessment

Responsibilities

• Oversee the structure and daily operations of the program, including organization, administration, periodic review, evaluation, ongoing development, and overall effectiveness of the program curricula.
• Ensure the quality and effectiveness of all clinical affiliates and clinical education centers are maintained.
• Ensure educational responsibilities are not compromised by non-educational functions.
• Coordinate, evaluate, and supervise the clinical components of the program.
• Perform collection of feedback and data for ongoing analysis of programs/offerings.
• Serve as a liaison between the college and clinical agencies, fostering effective communication and collaboration with the Clinical Coordinator.
• Provide student counseling and advising as needed to support academic and professional success.
• Maintain accurate student clinical records in collaboration with the Clinical Coordinator, including calculating and reporting quarterly grades.
• Promote and ensure valid evaluations of students by clinical instructors, department managers, staff sonographers, and peers.
• Conduct performance evaluations of students during clinical site visits.
• Regularly review and revise clinical performance objectives to ensure meaningful and valid clinical learning experiences.
• Annually review and update the Clinical Competency Manual and related Policy Handbooks to reflect current CAAHEP standards.
• Collect and analyze student data to monitor retention rates, credential pass rates, and feedback from employer and student surveys.
• Ensure the program meets the accreditation standards set by CAHHEP and remains viable and compliant.
• Maintain professional certification with ARDMS and/or ARRT.
• Serve as a liaison between the Dean and Faculty within the department.
• Develop and implement program-specific policies that align with accreditation requirements.
• Provide excellence in instruction, evaluate faculty performance, and encourage professional development.
• Conduct regular department meetings, record minutes, and post them online.
• Develop and manage the annual departmental budget with input from faculty and provide documentation for approved expenditures.
• Recruit, screen, and facilitate the employment of qualified faculty (full-time and adjunct) as needed.
• Assist in student recruitment, advisement, and registration.
• Prepare course schedules each semester, update syllabi annually, and coordinate syllabi and course content to meet program goals.
• Assign faculty workloads and process paperwork for adjunct and overload pay.
• Manage classrooms, labs, and facilities to meet students’ learning needs.
• Promote the DMS program through participation in community events, outreach activities, and public relations efforts.
• Coordinate advisory committee membership and schedule committee meetings.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Coordinator to oversee clinical education, including securing and maintaining clinical sites, developing schedules, and ensuring appropriate supervision and competency evaluation for students.
• Ensure all program documentation (brochures, website, catalog, and handbook) is accurate and up-to-date.
• Represent the College and program at professional events, conferences, and community outreach activities.
• Serve on college committees and recommend department faculty for participation.
• Perform other responsibilities consistent with a director’s role as assigned by the administration.

Benefits

• 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
• Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan ‘ORP’ for full time faculty.
• Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities
• Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependent children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director