Program Director, Sonography

100 The University of Akron; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Akron in Ohio seeks a Program Director for the Sonography program to coordinate, administer, and evaluate all clinical education experiences. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree, ARDMS Abdominal credential, a valid driver's license, and at least 2 years of teaching experience.

Online teaching experience with Brightspace or Blackboard is required, along with program accreditation familiarity. Responsibilities include curriculum development, clinical affiliate partnerships, student

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• ARDMS credential in Abdominal Sonography required.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Minimum 2 years teaching experience.
• ARDMS credentials in Obstetrics/Gynecology and Vascular Technology preferred.
• Program Director experience required.
• Experience with accreditation policies and procedures.
• Experience with online/distance learning and LMS (Brightspace, Blackboard) required.
• Course development and assessment experience.
• Experience with evidence-based practice initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, administer, and evaluate all clinical education experiences.
• Develop 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.
• 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.

Skills

Teaching experience

Online teaching

Curriculum development

Assessment

Evidence-based practice

Course management software

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Brightspace

Blackboard

Job description

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.
• Licenses/Certifications/Requirements: 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.

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