Radiography Technologist - Program Director (Full-Time)

Pima Medical Institute; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima Medical Institute in Chula Vista, CA is seeking a Radiography Program Director for a full-time, on-site role. The position leads the Radiography Program on a JRCERT-accredited campus, overseeing curriculum, faculty, clinical partnerships, and accreditation processes.

The role combines strategic leadership, academic instruction, and hands-on mentorship to advance the program and student outcomes at the Chula Vista Campus.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Active ARRT registration in Radiography.
• Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
• Minimum of two (2) years teaching in a JRCERT-accredited radiography program.
• Proven leadership skills in curriculum design, educational evaluation, and program administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership and program administration.
• Design and maintain a high-quality radiography curriculum.
• Prepare self-study materials for JRCERT accreditation and manage ARRT records.
• Teach didactic and clinical instruction, and monitor student success.
• Coordinate clinical partnerships and site visits.
• Lead budgetary and operational management for the department.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

Educational evaluation

Program administration

Education

Master’s degree

ARRT registration (Radiography)

Job description

Radiography Program Director (Full-Time)Location: Chula Vista, CA (Chula Vista Campus) | On-SiteType: Full-Time | Salaried ExemptDepartment: Radiography ProgramCompensation: $98,705 – $123,185 per year

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 sala