Title: Program Director-Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Employee Classification: Other Administrative

Institution: Roane State Community College

Department: Health Sciences

Campus Location: Roane State Community College

Job Summary

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program director position is a full-time core faculty member of the RSCC Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.


Developing, implementing, evaluating and revising the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program's master plan of education.

This is a 12 month position.

Job Duties

• The Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program director position is a full-time core faculty member of the RSCC Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. In addition to the duties and responsibilities as a full-time faculty at RSCC (PA-24-01), the DMS program director is responsible for:


• Developing, implementing, evaluating and revising the Diagnostic Medical 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 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 faculty to meet the needs of students and program assessment.


• Assisting in the process of interviewing, selecting and mentoring faculty.


• Interviewing, selecting, mentoring and evaluating adjunct faculty who teach courses within the program under the general supervision.


• Counseling and advising prospective and current students.


• Serving as a liaison between the program and affiliates/community stakeholders.


• Assisting in reviewing 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 and directing the procedures required to maintain program accreditation.


• Coordinating Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Advisory Board meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of Bachelor of Science degree.
Possess the appropriate credentials specific to one or more of the concentrations offered
o Echocardiography, vascular, abdominal, & ob/gyn.
* Documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance and In educational theories and techniques.
* Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as a registered sonographer in the professional sonography field.

Approval of this position dependent upon funding availability.



Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree or higher.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent communication and organizational skills.