Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director at Keiser University.

• Creating and Maintaining core curriculum across the institution
• Communicating and monitoring delivery of core curriculum
• Preparing course plans and material
• Delivering courses
• Monitoring progress and attendance
• Advising students
• Recording grades and submitting reports
• Work with faculty, University DMS Department Chair, Dean of Academic Affairs, and the Campus President to assure program effectiveness
• Identify trends within the profession to include best practices, industry changes, new technologies, and other significant factors indicative of curricula or course revision/update
• Maintain ongoing communication with JRCDMS. Ensure compliance with JRCDMS Standards, reports and submission dates. Ensure site coordinators report campus data as needed
• Participate in University budget planning as it pertains to the DMS program (maintain operational equipment, resources, instructional/training tools and faculty professional development) which may include additional locations
• Maintain a current master plan of education
• Maintain process for programmatic self-assessment, reflective of ongoing faculty assessment of student learning outcomes and program outcomes
• Conduct reviews with faculty to assess program textbooks, training materials, program evaluation tools, student projects, and assignments
• Supervise and monitor faculty/staff performance
• Conduct monthly departmental meetings to discuss program effectiveness and methods for improvement
• Attend monthly University faculty meetings, facilitate bi-annual Advisory Board meetings, and collaborate with Clinical Coordinators to cultivate relationships with clinical sites and evaluate and assure clinical education effectiveness
• Work with campus Librarian to maintain current books, periodicals, and electronic resources relevant to the professional discipline
• Maintain current knowledge of the professional discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development
• Create inclusive process that engages faculty in curriculum enhancement and development
• Facilitate student engagement and enhance participation in student governance
• Assess student's academic progress and assist faculty in providing developmental feedback and/or customized remediation plans
• Work with faculty to prepare budget and equipment requests
• Maintain DMS lab classroom equipment and instructional resources
• Prepare for and actively participate in the annual faculty Convocation

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (master’s preferred); one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of two years full-time experience as a registered sonographer with clinical experience in Diagnostic Sonography Document evidence of continuing education in curriculum design, instruction, program administration, and evaluation
• Documentation evidence of experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance and in educational theories and techniques
• Familiarity with JRCDMS Standards and accreditation processes preferred
• Possess appropriate credentials (RDMS Abdomen, RDMS Ob/Gyn, or RVT Vascular Technology) and remain in good standing

Director

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Higher Education