Masters In Curriculum Instruction Jobs in Riverside, CA

The Ultrasound Technologist Program Director provides leadership in managing, planning, and implementing the program in support of College and/or departmental goals to assure compliance with programmatic accreditation and/or licensure, internal consistency, and graduate outcomes to meet placement expectations. Participates in curriculum development and coordination, determines teaching assignments using a blended instructional approach combining face-to-face instruction with on-line instruction (as applicable), selection of faculty, and selection/coordination of program specific external facilities and instruction.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Teaching Functions
  • May teach in designated field based upon the needs and/or student enrollments in the program.
  • Delivers curriculum following approved syllabi, according to program objectives and lesson plans.
  • May utilize blended instructional approach, a combination of face-to-face instruction and on-line instruction.
  • Ensures all the components of the course(s) is set up, including but not limited to the syllabus, reading and work assignments, and evaluation mechanisms such as quizzes and exams.
• Administrative Functions
  • Plans, directs and provides daily guidance of didactic, laboratory, and scheduling of classes.
  • Reviews, monitors and makes curriculum and textbook proposals as indicated by program evaluation, accreditation/licensure requirements, and/or market needs.
  • Develops curricula, and plans course content and methods of instruction in collaboration with the appropriate Academic Department.
• Faculty Oversight
  • Provides direction, motivation, informational support, technical/professional guidance, and training to department personnel.
  • Recruits, trains, supervises and evaluates program faculty; improves retention, morale and performance efficiencies.
  • Holds periodic faculty meetings to provide for subject matter correlation and curriculum evaluation, and to coordinate activities of full-time, part-time and substitute faculty.
  • Ensures faculty are recording daily class attendance and grades as required, completes and submits homework assignments timely, and grades tests, quizzes, lab assignments promptly.
• Student Outcomes
  • Monitors and analyzes student attrition and retention data and works with other college leaders to develop initiatives that can be implemented to improve retention.
  • Assures students are provided support services to maintain the highest level of student achievement while safeguarding the integrity of the educational process.
  • Ensures student satisfaction surveys are administered at least bi-annually, and that the feedback is provided to faculty in a timely fashion.
• Professional Development
  • Maintains required credentials and knowledge in teaching field.
  • Participates in professional development and organizations to maintain an understanding of current ideas, research and practices, attends meetings, workshops and seminars to enrich personal growth, knowledge and skill in management development.
  • Attends at least one (1) professional development activity annually and two (2) in-service events annually.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Education, Certifications and Licensures

• Master’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Ultrasound Technology, Healthcare, Education, or a related field.
• Prior experience teaching in an ultrasound education program or serving in a clinical education or leadership role.
• Experience working with or supporting CAAHEP/JRC-DMS accreditation, including curriculum development, outcomes assessment, clinical documentation, or accreditation self-studies.

Required Education, Certifications, and Licensures

• Bachelor’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Ultrasound Technology, Healthcare, Education, or a closely related field, with appropriate coursework in the subject area, from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE).
• Current and active ARDMS credential in Abdomen (AB) and Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB) or Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), appropriate to the instructional assignment.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum of five (5) years (or equivalent) of full-time, post-licensure experience that includes a minimum of three (3) years (or equivalent) of full-time clinical experience.
• Didactic and/or clinical teaching experience.

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