Program Director, Sonography

The University of Akron; Akron (OH); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Akron's Sonography Program is seeking a Program Director to coordinate and evaluate clinical education, strengthen affiliations with healthcare partners, and lead accreditation efforts while teaching didactic, laboratory, and clinical courses across Fall, Spring, and Summer.

Required: a relevant Bachelor's degree and ARDMS credentials (Abdominal; additional ARDMS areas such as OB/GYN and Vascular preferred); minimum 2 years teaching, online/distance teaching experience with

Formación

• Requires a relevant Bachelor’s Degree.
• Program Director experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience.
• Experience with accreditation policies and procedures.
• Online/distance learning teaching experience and LMS familiarity.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate, administer, and evaluate all clinical education experiences within the Sonography Program.
• Develop and strengthen partnerships with clinical affiliates and healthcare organizations.
• Conduct clinical site visits and evaluate the quality of clinical learning environments.
• Teach didactic, laboratory, and clinical courses across Fall, Spring, and Summer.
• Collaborate on curriculum development to meet accreditation standards.
• Assist with student recruitment, advising, retention, and graduation initiatives.
• Maintain records for clinical education, competencies, and outcomes.
• Participate in accreditation activities and continuous program improvement.

Conocimientos

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Accreditation knowledge

Online/distance teaching

Course management software

Advising and student support

Program leadership

Collaboration with clinical affiliates

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Brightspace

Blackboard

Descripción del empleo

Essential Functions:• 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.Additional Position Information:Education:Requires a relevant Bachelor’s Degree.Licenses/Certifications/Requirements:Current American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography ARDMS credential in Abdominal Sonography certification. Valid Driver's License.Experience:Requires a minimum of 2 years teaching experience and 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 and using 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.Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume.Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin on October 23, 2026.FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):United States of America (Exempt)Union Affiliation (if applicable):For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:Cindy HarmEmail:[e-mail]________________________________________________________________________Background Check StatementThe University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.Non-Discrimination StatementThe University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.State of Residence StatementIt is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.