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Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago

Faculty and Program Director - Diagnostic Assisting (201 Day)

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

3+ years exp

Kirkwood Community College is an innovative educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. The Program Director for the Diagnostic Assistant/Radiological Technology Program is responsible for academic leadership, curriculum development, and managing program operations while also teaching and supporting student success.

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Responsibilities

Demonstrate sound comprehension of the role of Radiological Technologists and be able to effectively role model and teach that role

Create and utilize instructional plans to effectively organize and teach course work in accordance with syllabi

In collaboration with program faculty, develop and maintain curriculum aligned with the Iowa Department of Education, JCERT accreditation standards, and industry needs

In collaboration with program faculty, lead program assessment, accreditation maintenance, and continuous improvement efforts

In collaboration with the Dean and Associate Deans, coordinate course scheduling, program operations, and compliance requirements

Assist in recruiting, mentoring, and supporting adjunct faculty within the program

In collaboration with program faculty, oversee student advising, enrollment, retention, and academic progress of students

Promote the program through marketing, outreach, and recruitment activities

In collaboration with the department, manage clinical partnerships, fieldwork sites, and external educator coordination

Support student engagement in internal and external programming

Collaborate with internal departments and serve as program representative externally

Maintain facilities, equipment, and ensure a safe learning environment with lecture and lab spaces

Monitor program budget and contribute to strategic planning and resource allocation

Maintain a full-time teaching load delivering student-centered instruction using diverse teaching methods and technologies to support varied learning styles

Monitor and evaluate student learning through formative and summative assessments

Participate in required departmental and College-wide activities

Engage in service to the college with both internal and external communities of interest

Qualification

Curriculum designProgram administrationARRT certificationAcademic advisingClinical experienceTeaching experienceDigital literacyLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Master's degree

Prior experience in curriculum design, evaluation, and instruction with documentation of at least two years' experience as an instructor in a JRCERT-accredited program

Prior experience in program administration and academic advising

Three years of clinical experience in the radiological practice

Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification and registration or license to practice in the state of Iowa