DIRECTOR, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Academic and Program Leadership

• Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure the program's curriculum reflects current professional standards, healthcare practices, technology, workforce needs, and employer expectations.
• Lead curriculum development, review, assessment, and revision in collaboration with faculty and appropriate academic governance bodies.
• Ensure appropriate sequencing and integration of didactic, laboratory, simulation, and clinical education experiences.
• Monitor program enrollment, student progression, completion, credentialing examination outcomes, and other measures of program effectiveness.
• Develop and implement strategies to support student retention, completion, academic success, and professional readiness.
• Promote innovative teaching and learning practices, including the effective use of simulation, technology, and other instructional resources.
• Provide instruction for core program courses.
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate part-time faculty in the program.

Accreditation, Compliance, and Quality Assurance

• Maintain compliance with applicable institutional, state, federal, professional, clinical, and accreditation requirements.
• Serve as the primary program contact for applicable specialized or professional accreditation agencies.
• Coordinate accreditation activities, including self-studies, annual reports, site visits, documentation, and ongoing compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate program records and documentation necessary to demonstrate compliance and program effectiveness.
• Monitor changes in professional standards, accreditation requirements, clinical practice, and regulatory expectations and recommend appropriate program changes.
• Establish and maintain processes for ongoing program assessment and quality improvement.
• Ensure appropriate policies and procedures are in place for student clinical eligibility, safety, professional conduct, and clinical competency.

Clinical Education and Partnerships

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with hospitals, healthcare systems, outpatient facilities, imaging centers, and other clinical education partners.
• Identify and establish clinical placement opportunities sufficient to meet program enrollment and educational requirements.
• Coordinate clinical education agreements and ensure clinical sites meet applicable institutional and accreditation requirements.
• Monitor the quality and effectiveness of clinical education experiences.
• Collaborate with clinical instructors and site personnel to establish appropriate student learning experiences and competency expectations.
• Address clinical placement, student performance, safety, and professional conduct concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Conduct or coordinate regular communication and evaluation of clinical affiliates.
• Develop and maintain relationships with employers and industry partners to ensure alignment between program outcomes and workforce needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Imaging, Health Sciences, Allied Health, Education, or a related field.
• Current professional credential in diagnostic medical sonography appropriate to the program's scope of instruction.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in diagnostic medical sonography or a closely related clinical field.
• Demonstrated experience in higher education, clinical education, program coordination, or academic leadership.
• Experience working with clinical education sites and healthcare partners.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards, professional standards, and regulatory requirements applicable to diagnostic medical sonography education.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, administrators, healthcare professionals, and external partners.
• Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

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