Radiography Technologist - Program Director (Full-Time)

Pima Medical Institute; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 9,800 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) and Health Savings Account (HSA

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Disability coverage

Paid Time Off and holidays

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute in Chula Vista, CA seeks a Radiography Program Director (Full-Time) to lead a JRCERT-accredited program. Lead curriculum development, accreditation activities, and clinical partnerships while mentoring faculty and directing program growth.

The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on instruction, site visits, and collaboration with clinical partners to sustain a high-quality imaging education.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Current, active ARRT registration in Radiography.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical Radiologic Technologist experience.
• Minimum 2 years of teaching in a JRCERT-accredited radiography program.
• Proven leadership in curriculum design, evaluation, and program administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership and program administration for the radiography program.
• Lead curriculum design, content evaluation, and selection of textbooks.
• Prepare self-study materials for JRCERT accreditation and maintain ARRT records.

Skills

Curriculum design

Educational evaluation

Program administration

Leadership

Teaching in JRCERT radiography

ARRT registration

Education

Master’s degree

ARRT registration

Job description

Radiography Program Director (Full-Time)

Location: Chula Vista, CA (Chula Vista Campus) | On-Site | Type: Full-Time | Salaried Exempt | Department: Radiography Program | Compensation: $98,705 – $123,185 per year

Position Summary

Are you a visionary radiography leader with a passion for shaping the next generation of imaging professionals? 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.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership & Program Administration

• Program Strategy: Determine, establish, and implement department goals while collaborating with administration on overall program design.
• Curriculum Design: Develop and maintain a functional, high-quality curriculum; evaluate course content and review new textbooks.
• Accreditation & Compliance: Prepare self-study materials for JRCERT accreditation, maintain all ARRT records, and compile required annual reports.

Student Success & Instruction

• Teaching Duties: Perform the core instructional functions of a Radiography Instructor, preparing didactic instruction and course objectives.
• Student Retention: 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%+.
• Academic Administration: Evaluate student performance against course objectives, maintain accurate grades per policy, and submit final semester grades for transcripts.

Clinical Coordination & Site Management

• Clinical Partnerships: Secure new clinical sites and negotiate affiliation agreements with local healthcare facilities.
• Site Visits: Visit clinical sites regularly to evaluate student performance, progress, and learning environments.
• Preceptor Engagement: Coordinate with site instructors to ensure clinical rotations are educationally effective and aligned with program goals.

Faculty, Fiscal & Operational Management

• Team Leadership: Supervise radiography faculty and staff, assign teaching loads, and organize educational workshops and in-services for didactic and clinical instructors.
• Budgetary Oversight: Monitor the department budget and expenditures, managing resources to maintain a high-performing and sustainable program.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Compensation & Employee-Owner Benefits

• Hiring Range: $98,705 to $123,185 annual salary.
• Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—become a direct stakeholder in our 100% employee-owned company.
• Healthcare Options: Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP options), Dental, and Vision coverage for overall well-being.
• Financial & Retirement: 401(k) Plan, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and company-provided Basic Life Insurance.
• Income Protection: Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage.
• Work-Life & Growth: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holiday Pay, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Health & Wellness rewards.