Radiography Technologist - Program Director

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.

• 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.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.