Assistant Professor, Sonography Program Director

Title: Assistant Professor, Sonography Program Director

Institution: Jackson State Community College

Job Summary

The Program Director holds a 12-Month faculty position that reports to the Dean of Healthcare Professions. The Director of the Sonography Program is responsible for the Certificate of Diagnostic Medical Sonography and the Certificate of Cardiovascular Sonography Programs at Jackson State Community College. All tasks adhere to CAAHEP and JRCDMS standards, as well as regional healthcare expectations. In addition to classroom/laboratory instruction, the Director will be responsible for the organization, administration, periodic review, planning, development and general effectiveness of the program; will provide input into the program budget; and supervise other faculty within the program.  Position includes teaching with release time and additional stipend for Program Director duties.

Job Duties

• % - • Developing, implementing, evaluating and revising the Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Cardiovascular Sonography programs’ master plan of education to achieve and maintain full program accreditation. • Didactic teaching in the classroom and laboratory. • Coordinating the development, implementation, and revision process for the program’s curriculum design; including but not limited to, course descriptions, course requirements, and evaluation systems. • Coordinating and directing the procedures required to secure and maintain program accreditation. • Developing program evaluation to ensure ongoing effectiveness through outcomes assessment of quality indicators. • Preparing and maintaining the program budget within established parameters as needed for the program. • Overseeing the evaluation, maintenance, selection, and purchase of educational materials and equipment to meet the needs of the program. • Collaborating with the Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Cardiovascular Sonography programs’ faculty to meet the needs of students and program assessment. • Interviewing, selecting, mentoring and evaluating instructional staff and adjunct faculty who teach courses within the program under general supervision. • Evaluating student performance within the classroom, laboratory and clinical environments. • Advise applicants and program students on academic and career goals to assist them in developing plans for program entry, retention, graduation, and/or job placement. • Counseling and advising prospective and current students. • Promote, support, and participate in student retention, and other program student outcome efforts. • Serving as a liaison between the program and clinical affiliates/community stakeholders. • Assisting in reviewing clinical affiliation agreements as needed. • Preparing annual reports for the Dean, college representatives and other agencies as needed. • Pursuing ongoing education in the discipline, instructional delivery and management maintain professional competency. • Collaborating with faculty to create a positive learning environment. • Coordinating Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Cardiovascular Sonography programs’ Program Advisory Board meetings. • Other duties as assigned. - (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of Baccalaureate degree and an ACS credential; or possess a minimum of a Master’s degree and a sonography credential in the discipline of cardiovascular or general sonography
• Must minimally possess the appropriate credentials specific to the concentrations offered; (e.g., Adult Echocardiography and Vascular Technology), in addition to at least one other required credential in general sonography (Abdomen & Obstetrics & Gynecology)
• Documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance and in educational theories and techniques.
• Minimum of 2 years demonstrated full-time clinical experience as a registered sonographer

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field, from a regionally accredited institution

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must have the ability to collect information, perform analysis, and recommend solutions
Must possess a general knowledge of instructional standards; curriculum and accreditation requirements; computer software skills; file management and reporting systems.

Pay Rate: $51,927-$62,313 Annual salary depending on eligible experience, and will be determined by degree level, which is defined by the current compensation plan.

Open Until Filled: Yes. For best consideration apply by September 28, 2024.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for this position, you must submit an application.  Prior applications will not be used to fill this vacancy.  

A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.