Title: Program Director/Faculty - Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography Program 12 Month
Employee Classification: Other Administrative
Institution: Roane State Community College
Department: Health Sciences
Campus Location: Roane State Community College
Job Summary
The Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography program director is a full-time faculty member responsible for leading and managing the RSCC Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography program. This includes overseeing the curriculum and educational plans, monitoring student performance, ensuring safe and effective learning environment, and overseeing program resources and budget. The director collaborates with faculty, clinical partners, and stakeholders to support student success, coordinates clinical experiences, and ensures compliance with accreditation standards.
This is a 12-month position.
Job Duties
• The Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography program director is a full-time faculty member of the RSCC DCVS program (PA-24-01).
• Developing, implementing, evaluating and revising the Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography program’s master plan of education.
• 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.
• Developing a program evaluation plan to ensure ongoing effectiveness through outcomes assessment of quality indicators addressing both student learning outcomes and program outcomes.
• Ensuring the campus laboratory is safe and effective.
• Monitoring student academic and clinical performance and progression.
• Collaborating with representatives of clinical affiliates to ensure availability of clinical experiences.
• 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 other sonography faculty to address the needs of students and program assessment.
• Assisting in the process of interviewing, selecting, and mentoring faculty (full-time and/or part-time).
• Ensure clinical preceptors are oriented, mentored, and monitored.
• Counseling and advising prospective and current students.
• Serving as a liaison between the program and 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 others to create a positive learning environment.
• Coordinating and directing the procedures required to achieve and maintain program accreditation.
• Planning and coordinating Advisory Board meetings
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of B.S. Degree granted by an agency recognized by the US DOE.
Possess the appropriate credentials specific to Cardiovascular Sonography.
Documented education or experience in instructional methodology.
Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in echocardiography.
Current CPR for HealthCare Providers.
Funding of this position is dependent upon budget approval.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent communication and organizational skills.