Radiography Technologist - Program Director (Full-Time)

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings•Chula Vista, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Chula Vista campus is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Radiography Program Director to helm our JRCERT-accredited program. This is a unique opportunity to leave your mark on a thriving program. As the architect of its future, you will be responsible for developing a robust curriculum, guiding a team of dedicated faculty, maintaining strong clinical partnerships, and stewarding the program through continuous improvement and accreditation. This role combines strategic oversight, academic instruction, and hands-on mentorship—making it ideal for a professional ready to advance into a comprehensive leadership position.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
Current, active registration in Radiography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Minimum of three (3) years of occupational experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an instructor in a JRCERT-accredited radiography program.
Proven proficiency in curriculum design, educational evaluation, and program administration.

Responsibilities

Determine, establish, and implement department goals while collaborating with administration on overall program design.
Develop and maintain a functional, high-quality curriculum; evaluate course content and review new textbooks.
Prepare self-study materials for JRCERT accreditation, maintain all ARRT records, and compile required annual reports.
Perform the core instructional functions of a Radiography Instructor, preparing didactic instruction and course objectives.
Monitor student progress, review class retention rates, and meet with at-risk students to problem-solve barriers and maintain an institutional student success rate of 80%+
Evaluate student performance against course objectives, maintain accurate grades per policy, and submit final semester grades for transcripts.
Secure new clinical sites and negotiate affiliation agreements with local healthcare facilities.
Visit clinical sites regularly to evaluate student performance, progress, and learning environments.
Coordinate with site instructors to ensure clinical rotations are educationally effective and aligned with program goals.
Supervise radiography faculty and staff, assign teaching loads, and organize educational workshops and in-services for didactic and clinical instructors.
Monitor the department budget and expenditures, managing resources to maintain a high-performing and sustainable program.