Program Director, Sonography

University of Akron•Akron, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Director, Sonography will coordinate, administer, and evaluate all clinical education experiences within the Sonography Program. This role involves developing and maintaining partnerships with clinical affiliates, conducting site visits, and monitoring student performance. The Director will also teach didactic, laboratory, and/or clinical courses, and collaborate with faculty on curriculum development and assessment to meet accreditation requirements and industry standards. Additionally, the position supports student recruitment, admissions, advising, retention, and graduation. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, supporting program evaluation and continuous quality improvement, participating in accreditation activities, and contributing to scholarly activities and university committees. Collaboration with faculty, preceptors, and healthcare partners is essential to ensure students develop necessary clinical competencies.

Requirements

Relevant Bachelor’s Degree.
Current American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) credential in Abdominal Sonography certification.
Valid Driver's License.
Minimum of 2 years teaching experience.
Additional ARDMS credentials in other areas such as Obstetrics and Gynecology and Vascular Technology.
Program Director experience required.
Experience providing academic advising to undergraduate students required.
Experience with accreditation policies and procedures and participation in activities that support programmatic and/or facility accreditation required.
Teaching experience using an online/distance learning format required.
Experience with course management software (i.e., Brightspace, Blackboard, etc.) required.
Experience with course development and assessment required.
Experience undertaking evidence-based practice (and/or applied research) initiatives required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, administer, and evaluate all clinical education experiences within the Sonography Program.
Develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with clinical affiliates and healthcare organizations.
Conduct clinical site visits and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of clinical learning environments.
Monitor student performance and progression in clinical placements and provide guidance, support, and remediation as needed.
Teach assigned didactic, laboratory, and/or clinical courses in the Sonography curriculum (Fall, Spring, Summer).
Collaborate with program faculty to develop, revise, and assess curriculum to ensure alignment with accreditation requirements, industry standards, and workforce needs.
Assist with student recruitment, admissions, orientation, academic advising, retention, and graduation initiatives.
Maintain accurate records and documentation related to clinical education, student competencies, and program outcomes.
Support ongoing assessment, program evaluation, and continuous quality improvement efforts.
Participate in accreditation activities, including data collection, reporting, self-study preparation, and compliance with CAAHEP/JRC-DMS standards.
Contribute to scholarly activities, evidence-based practice initiatives, applied research, and professional service activities consistent with university expectations.
Serve on departmental, college, and university committees and participate in community and professional outreach activities.
Collaborate with faculty, clinical preceptors, and healthcare partners to ensure students develop the clinical competencies necessary for professional practice.