Program Director Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Collin College; Frisco, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Collin College Frisco Campus seeks a Program Director for Diagnostic Medical Sonography to lead and manage the DMS program. The role focuses on curriculum development, clinical affiliations, faculty leadership, and budget oversight to ensure exceptional student outcomes.

The director will collaborate with the Academic Dean, maintain accreditation standards, and drive program marketing and strategic planning. Teaching one course per year and mentoring staff are included in responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; three years of experience as a registered sonographer.
• Experience teaching in a community college or university; proficiency in instructional methodologies and assessment.
• Texas license or eligibility for licensure; CPR/BLS certification; credentialed as a Registered Sonographer (General, Abdomen/OB-Gyn).

Responsibilities

• Manage the diagnostic medical sonography program in collaboration with the Dean of Health Sciences.
• Oversee staffing, budgeting, curriculum development, and program marketing.
• Supervise faculty and staff; recruit, advise, and support students; maintain program records and accreditation documents.
• Maintain regulatory compliance with THECB, SACSCOC, and JRDMS accreditation standards.
• Attend professional development and participate in college service activities.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Instructional methodologies

Assessment

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

## Program Director Diagnostic Medical SonographyApply: Frisco Campus: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 28, 2026 (13 days left to apply): R-8348**Primary Location:**9700 Wade Boulevard, Frisco, Texas, 75035We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.**Job Summary:**Manage the diagnostic medical sonography program in conjunction with the Dean of Health Sciences. Maintain standards and principles in accordance with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Facilitate staffing, budget preparation and maintenance, curriculum development, supervision of faculty and staff, recruitment, advising, and program marketing.**Required Qualifications:****Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Participate with the Academic Dean in strategic and academic cycle planning at the college, division, program, advisory committee, and course levels, including the development and maintenance of experiential and clinical affiliation agreements and clinical and experiential partnerships to augment the academic program.* Responsible e for the structure as well as the daily operation of the program, including organization, administration, periodic review and evaluation, continued development, and general effectiveness of program curricula.* Ensure the effectiveness of all clinical affiliates/clinical education center and provide leadership to coordinators within the department to ensure quality learning environment and experiences for the students.* Will teach one class per academic year. Teach courses in accordance with the course syllabus and college policy as assigned and allowed by professional regulatory agencies.* Actively seek ways to improve instruction by collaborating with faculty using current pedagogical innovations and assessment methodologies.* Work with faculty and other content experts, maintain currency of curriculum in accordance with programmatic, institutional and other accrediting agencies or regulatory agencies.* Supervise day-to-day management and evaluation of the program, full-time and associate faculty and staff, facilities, and resources to accomplish safe and effective program delivery and coordination of division activities and projects.* Participate with the Academic Dean in the ongoing, systematic evaluation of the division, program, curriculum, learning resources, and student learning outcomes including production and preservation of program/student records.* Participate with the Academic Dean in the fiscal planning and management of the program and its resources.* Maintain regulatory compliance associated with the program's field of practice and education, including implementation of college policy and division and program procedures, compliance with the Texas Higher Education Coordination Board standards and compliance with appropriate regulatory and educational accreditation standards including production of accreditation self-study documents and reports.* Participate in faculty search committees and recommend to the dean full-time faculty, associate faculty and staff hires.* Foster positive human relations and team work among faculty, staff, and students and across all programs and college services.* Manage appropriate student admission, advisement, progression, graduation, certification, and licensing processes for the program.* Maintain accurate and complete program records including curriculum and resource evaluation and development, systematic evaluation, course evaluation, student evaluation, and accreditation documents.* Attend and participate in professional development activities and participate in service to the college, including college graduation.**Supplemental Functions*** Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.* Perform other duties as assigned.**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities*** Knowledge of Collin's mission, vision, and strategic goals* Knowledge of state requirements, SACSCOC, and program accreditation requirements* Knowledge of JRDMS accreditation standards* Knowledge of the evaluation process* Knowledge of clinical affiliation agreements* Organizational skills* Time management skills* Verbal and written communication skills* Interpersonal skills* Leadership skills* Problem-solving and conflict-management skills* Ability to maintain regulatory compliance* Ability to determine staff qualifications* Ability to network* Ability to manage a budget* Ability to develop effective working relationships**Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort** Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the Sedentary Work category and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, plus stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort required. **Requirements** Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and three (3) years of experience as a registered sonographer in the professional sonography field is required.Demonstrable community college or university teaching, proficiency in instructional methodologies, evaluation, curriculum development, and assessment is required.PreferredMaster’s degree in related field from an accredited institutionTwo (2) years of supervisory experience*Licenses and Certifications* Credentialed as a Registered Sonographer in general sonography specifically, certified in Abdomen/OB-Gyn is required. Additional credentialing in Adult cardiac sonography or pediatric sonography or vascular sonography is preferred.Texas license or eligibility for Texas licensure, if applicable is required; a copy or verification of license, if applicable, is required.CPR Certification or Basic Life Support for Health Professionals by American Heart Association is required. **\\*\\*This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.\\*\\****The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.***Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):***The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.***\\*\\*\\*This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.\\*\\*\\*****Compensation Type:**Salary**Employment Type:**Full time**Hiring Minimum**$93,629.00**Hiring Maximum**$114,181.50**Compensation is determined based on experience.****\\*\\*Application submission deadline is 12am of the date listed.\\*\\***10/28/2026