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Job Title Director, Program, Medical Sonography
Job Description
Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) is currently the fourth largest
of NC. Community College System's 58 institutions. On our six campuses and
through our online offerings, we annually serve approximately 27,500 students,
60% of whom are students of color. We strive to offer programs that provide
equitable educational outcomes for all students representing all backgrounds,
including, but not limited to, ability, age, gender, race, religion, sexual
orientation, and socioeconomic status. At GTCC, we are committed to
cultivating a workplace culture of inclusion that welcomes, develops,
supports, and empowers employees. We are looking for an exceptional leader,
who shares our institutional mission, vision, and values, to join the team as
our new Program Director, Medical Sonography.
The Medical Sonography Program Director in collaboration with the Dean of
Health Sciences provides the vision and leadership required to realize the
mission of the Medical Sonography Program and the college at large. Primary
administrative responsibilities include program development/management, budget
development/management, maintaining programmatic accreditation/external
partnerships, and providing operational supervision to full- and part-time
faculty and staff in the department. Instructional responsibilities require a
strong Medical Sonography skill set and the ability to teach students
effectively in an instructional environment. The Program Director is a member
of the full-time faculty and maintains a teaching load with some
administrative release time to carry out administrative duties.
Duties/Functions
Program Director Administrative Duties
Provides overall leadership and management to the Medical Sonography program
to include:
developing/reviewing curriculum including ensuring the establishment of
effective student learning outcomes and related assessment methods
conducting and documenting bi-annual academic assessment process
requirements in stated timelines
participating in the college's hiring process for full and part-time
faculty; orienting new faculty to program policies
assisting with developing class schedules and faculty assignments in
coordination with the dean and area faculty
supporting Medical Sonography students through the academic program
ensuring retention and graduation
providing oversight of program budgets and inventory for all supplies and
equipment
participating in providing evaluative feedback to faculty/staff regarding
job performance
identifying/promoting professional development for self, faculty, and
staff
maintaining knowledge of current industry standards by developing
relationships with industry leaders, experts, and companies
continuously evaluating national, regional, and local workforce trends in
Medical Sonography and the Joint Review Committee on Education in
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS) approval requirements to ensure
curricular relevancy
developing and maintaining the JRC-DMS compliance standards
assuming direct instructional responsibility for components of the Medical
Sonography curriculum in accordance with established college guidelines
developing appropriate goals and objectives along with evaluation methods
that accurately measure student learning;
participating in the management and support of instructional spaces
(i.e., technology needs, inventory control, etc.)
assisting with program evaluation and unit planning;
conducting and documenting program advisory committee meetings as required
participating in the establishment and coordination of clinical or work-
based learning sites (if applicable)
coordinating outreach and developing/maintaining relationships with
industry-related personnel and employers
Teaching
Prepare & teach departmental courses to include:
developing learner-centered lesson plans
employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for different
learning styles
incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in the
classroom, distance learning, and laboratory environments
creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a
diverse student population
preparing, distributing, and utilizing instructional support materials,
including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media,
and other devices as appropriate
updating and revising curriculum to maintain currency
developing new courses as needed to support the instructional mission
participating in the development and review of course and program/general
education outcomes as appropriate
developing, conducting, and documenting appropriate assessment of student
learning in outcomes courses and programs/general education as appropriate
Professional Development
Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by:
participating in professional development activities to maintain currency
in the field; maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by
program or accreditation
participating in professional development opportunities to advance
teaching skills and strategies
participating in professional development opportunities to advance
leadership skills
tracking and facilitating mandatory GTCC Training
Administration
Provide daily and ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment, and student
records including:
maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned
equipment
providing for the security of facilities, equipment, and instructional
materials and maintaining safe working conditions
maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance
with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs
(e.g., Colleague, Self-Service, WebAdvisor, Canvas)
complying with all applicable college, state, and federal rules and
regulations
Student Support
Provide an environment conducive to student success including:
conducting recruiting activities
providing academic advising
promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop
strategies for success
assisting students with the registration and graduation process
referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate
College Service
Support college-wide endeavors to include:
collaborating with faculty and staff from other divisions/departments to
promote communication, coordinate schedules, and support student success
serving on department, division, and college committees
participating in GTCC institutional initiatives
collaborating with educational partners, business/industry, and/or
external agencies as appropriate to promote the instructional mission of
GTCC
supporting collegiality and teaching excellence by actively participating
in the professional development of new and veteran faculty (e.g.,
mentoring and peer observation)
participating in extracurricular student activities/clubs
attending college professional development sessions,
college/division/department meetings, graduation, and convocation, as
required
demonstrating and modeling the College's employability skills:
adaptability, communication, information processing, problem-solving,
responsibility, and teamwork
performing all duties as assigned by supervisor
Difficult Challenges
Maintaining equipment
Equipment repair and update needs
Contacts
Limited Entry Admissions Coordinator
Medical Sonography full-time and part-time faculty
Community Clinical Partners
Program Director Leadership Team
Associate Vice President of Instruction
Senior Vice President of Instruction
Education Required
Bachelor's degree in Medical Sonography or health-related field from a
regionally accredited post-secondary institution.
Graduate of a Medical Sonography program accredited by the Joint Review
Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).
Current American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Credential.
Education Preferred
Master's Degree or higher in Medical Sonography or a related field from a
regionally accredited institution.
Additional ARDMS Specialty Credentials (i.e. Abdominal, Breast, Obstetric
and Gynecologic, Musculoskeletal, etc.
Experience Required
3 years of full-time clinical experience in medical sonography.
Experience teaching medical sonography within a post-secondary
institution.
Experience with medical sonography technology processes/products.
Experience with direct employee supervision and management, including
evaluation.
Experience with medical sonography national accreditation standards and
procedures, i.e. JRC-DMS.
Experience with developing and maintaining an effective curriculum to
include outcomes assessment and program evaluation.
Experience Preferred
Greater than 3 years of full-time clinical experience in medical
sonography.
Experience with distance learning and/or alternative instructional
delivery systems.
Community college teaching and/or administrative experience
KSA Required
The Medical Sonography Program Director shall possess an understanding of and
commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its
“open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional
competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Program Director will have
an understanding of the concept of a learning-centered, open admissions
institution, community college philosophy, diversity issues, and instructional
technology.The Program Director must be able to:
1. Respect Diversity
2. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols, or assignments
3. Create and maintain a learner-centered environment
4. Communicate effectively in multiple formats
5. Effectively implement and apply technology solutions
6. Strategically think and manage change
7. Initiate, develop, and maintain relationships internal and external to the
College
KSA Preferred
Multi-task
Utilize “life balance” techniques
Department/Job Specific Requirements
Responsibilities may include overnight travel in and outside of the state,
in support of college programs and initiatives.
Emergency Action Plans
Personal Protective Equipment
Bloodborne Pathogens
Chemical Safety
CPR Certification
The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed within
the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training thereafter:
(additional training may be added as needed)
Reporting Requirements
Anti-Discrimination/Harassment & Title IX
Safety/Shooter on Campus
Personal Information Protection Training (PIP)
Ethics and Social Responsibility
eLearning Level One in Canvas before the first day of the first-semester
teaching
eLearning Level Two in Canvas for instructors who teach online or hybrid
delivery methods before the first day of the first-semester teaching in
that format
Physical Demands
Physical Activity: Primarily sitting
Environmental Hazard(s): <15%
Lifting: 20<->50lbs.
Criminal history checks with acceptable results are required.
Posting Type Faculty
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2023-031-REG-P
Open Date 05/05/2023
Close Date 06/05/2023
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Position pending new program approval by the North Carolina State Board of
Community Colleges anticipated in May of 2023.
Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Transcripts
Optional Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Other
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