Sonography Program Director/Instructor

lcsc; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LC State is seeking a dedicated Program Director/Instructor for the Sonography program. This 12-month, full-time non-tenure-track role involves leadership of the program, curriculum development, teaching in didactic and lab courses, and coordination with clinical labs and industry partners.

The successful candidate will hold a Registered Sonographer credential, demonstrate autonomy within a collaborative faculty, and plan for accreditation standards while guiding student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the radiologic science field from a regionally accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the Sonography program and provide instructional leadership.
• Oversee curriculum development, assessment, and fiscal management.
• Manage clinical lab operations, equipment, and inventory.
• Coordinate adjunct faculty, staff, and schedule program offerings.
• Support recruitment and retention of students and maintain accreditation standards.

Skills

Registered sonographer credential

Detail-oriented

Autonomous working

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in radiologic science

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

Job description

LC State invites applications for the position of Sonography Program Director/Instructor.

Salary and rank based on experience and qualifications: $75,000 - $80,000.

Degree required:

Bachelor's degree in the radiologic science field from a regionally accredited college or university.

Required Qualifications:

• Possess a credential in the field of registered sonographer
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a registered sonographer in the sonography field
• Demonstrated ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Access database
• The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, resourceful, and able to work autonomously within a collaborative and dynamic faculty group
• Idaho State CTE teaching certification or ability to obtain within 3 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Documented education or experience in instructional methodology, curriculum design/development, and program planning
• Experience with program accreditation
• Experience teaching in a clinical lab setting
• Experience recruiting, advising, and mentoring students
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and develop strong internal and external partnerships
• Demonstrated ability to provide direction and oversight to staff/students/student workers

Responsibilities:

The Program Director for the Sonography program is a 12-month full-time non-tenure-track professional staff member/ Instructor who will manage all aspects of the Sonography program. The Program Director must provide effective leadership for the program including, but not limited to, responsibility for communication, ongoing program planning and assessment, and fiscal management. The Program Director's administrative responsibilities include: fiscal planning; program planning and development; ongoing review and analysis of all program activities; ensuring that, in all aspects, the program meets the requirements of the accreditation Standards. Educational responsibilities include curriculum development and ongoing review in addition to teaching.

The Program Director manages all clinical lab functions including inventory management (monitoring and ordering of all student supplies), set-up for all lab sessions, and is an instructor for the didactic and lab courses needed for Sonography program completion. This position sets up, maintains, and monitors all equipment and testing activities. This position will plan, evaluate, budget, and assist in the selection of adjunct faculty and staff for the Sonography program. Maintain professional development requirements. Coordinate the schedule of Sonography program offerings. Collaborate with industry partners, healthcare facilities, and employers to ensure the program meets workforce demands, participating on the Sonography program Technical Advisory Committee. Attend meetings and prepare and submit appropriate CTE reports. Maintain CTE instructor certification requirements.

Additional duties include direct and indirect activities to support recruitment and retention of students.

This position is open until filled; however, applications received on or before July 20, 2026, will receive first consideration. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check and may also be subject to an education verification. LC State is an EEO/VETS employer.