Faculty - Program Director of Sonography

The Program Director is a 12-month faculty position with dual responsibilities encompassing both teaching and administrative functions. Faculty on 12-month contracts are required to teach a minimum of 35 credit hours. It is acknowledged that the roles and responsibilities of a Program Director require significant activities outside of the classroom (program management, coordination, and leadership responsibilities). To meet the needs of these responsibilities, the Program Director is granted 17 hours of release time from teaching load to complete these tasks.

The full-time faculty at Jefferson College generally have a workweek of 35-40 hours, of which 15 hours are scheduled for instruction, and 10 hours are scheduled for office hours. Given the diversity of faculty schedules (clinicals, laboratories, rehearsals, studios, etc.) which require additional contact hours, and the variety of institutional commitments beyond the 25 scheduled hours, it is clearly understood by all parties that faculty work activities exceed the scheduled hours, and that some of these additional hours are performed both on and off campus. In addition, all parties recognize that a flexible five-day workweek (5 of 7 days) expectation is reasonable. Modification to the five-day workweek for faculty with unusual regular day and night class schedules will require written approval of the President.

1. Bachelor’s degree with major in career field and two years’ full-time college teaching experience and one year of related full-time work experience OR bachelor’s degree with major in career field and four years’ full-time related work experience.
2. Possess the appropriate credential(s) specific to one or more of the concentration(s) offered: Abdomen; Vascular; OB
3. Have documented education or experience in instructional methodology, supervision, evaluation, student guidance, and
4. Have a minimum of two years of clinical experience as a registered sonographer in the professional sonography field

A master’s degree is preferred.
Documentation of experience in educational theories and techniques may include completed college course, seminars, or in-service sessions on topics such as learning theory, curriculum design, test construction, teaching methodology, and assessment techniques.

Current ARDMS Licensure

Each Full-Time Instructor Shall:

1. Be responsible to the Dean, Associate Dean, and/or instructional Program Director.

2. Carry out the policies developed by the Board of Trustees as interpreted and executed by the administration.

3. Teach classes assigned by the Dean, Associate Dean, and/or instructional Program Director.

4. Successfully complete yearly teaching assignment.

5. Meet classes at and for the time scheduled.

6. Prepare and file with the Dean, Associate Dean, and/or instructional Program Director course syllabi for new and revised courses and follow, within reason, such guides for courses already established.

7. Prepare and file with the Dean, Associate Dean, and/or instructional Program Director a list showing the author, title, publisher, date of publication, and list price, if known, of all textbooks, required readings, workbooks, or manuals which students must purchase for their courses.

8. Prepare and file with the Dean, Associate Dean, and/or instructional Program Director a bibliography of library books required for use in each course.

9. Prepare requests for instructional materials, such as books, maps, audio visual aids, and supplies, and submit them to the Associate Dean and/or instructional Program Director when requested for the purpose of budget planning.

10. Keep accurate records of class attendance and grades of students and submit them to the Registrar.

11. Attend faculty meetings and Commencement.

12. Develop a 10-hour weekly office hour schedule appropriate to the attendance hours of students taught and maintain regular office hours for the convenience of students who desire advice or consultation. Preparation is included as part of this 10-hour weekly office hour schedule. Faculty may serve office hours online if they choose to do so. Faculty serve a minimum of ten hours each week; for those who opt to serve online office hours, at least eight office hours must be served on-campus.

13. Secure approval of the Dean, Associate Dean, and/or instructional Program Director for the office hour schedule and provide a copy of the schedule for the Dean.

14. Serve as directed on such institutional committees as may be established; with a requirement to serve on one committee annually (voluntary service on additional committees and positions of leadership may be applied toward the professional development system).

15. Promote student participation in extracurricular activities.

16. Be available at appropriate times to advise students.

17. Be responsible for meeting and maintaining all teacher certification requirements as may be applicable and required by the state.

18. Continue professional improvement through reading and study and by participation in the activities of professional organizations.

19. Assist in keeping the public well informed as to the progress and development of the College.

20. Utilize available test scores and records as needed to become familiar with the problems and capabilities of students.

21. Cooperate with the administration in conducting research.

22. Commit time and be available for collegial consultation, outcomes assessment, institutional planning, and institutionally-sanctioned meetings.

23. Assume responsibility for enforcing College rules and regulations as related to student conduct.

24. Demonstrate level of teaching performance that documents increasing value to the College through annual performance review.

25. Perform other faculty-related duties of a comparable level or type as may be assigned by the Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dean, Associate Dean, and/or the Instructional Program Director.

Responsible for program management, faculty oversight, accreditation, budget management, and teaching responsibilities.

Employees of Jefferson College must reside in Missouri or Illinois.

Current LMS

Offline applications will not be accepted. Position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin on June 15.

It is the policy of Jefferson College that no person shall, on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status, be subject to discrimination in employment or in admission to any educational program or activity of the College. In compliance with Federal Rules and Regulations, Jefferson College has adopted a procedure for resolving complaints of discrimination. The procedure is available to any Jefferson College student, employee, or applicant who feels that he or she has been discriminated against in employment, student programs, or student activities.