Tenure Track Faculty and Program Director Diagnostic Medical Sonography DMS Program
Tenure Track Faculty and Program Director Diagnostic Medical Sonography DMS Program
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Description
Tenure Track Faculty and Program Director Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Program
Department/Division: Healthcare
Position Supervisor:Dean of Nursing & Allied Health
Salary: $78411 $109033Proposed Starting Date: Fall 2025
Olympic College seeks faculty who are dedicated to studentcentered learning and to fostering an equitable and inclusive educational environment. A member of the Achieving the Dream Network the College is committed to advancing excellence by leading with racial equity in order to maximize student potential across all populations including racial ethnic socioeconomic sexual identity gender identity and differing ability. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a track record of employing culturallyresponsive pedagogy utilizing disaggregated data to guide instruction and teaching and mentoring minoritized student populations. Olympic College enrolls a racially and socioeconomically diverse student body of approximately 10500 students annually. Among them 4 are African American 5 Latinx 1 are Native American/Alaska Native 1 are Pacific Islander 7 are Asian 62 are White and 15 are multiracial. A comprehensive community college we offer instruction in Basic Studies to include awarding a high school diploma GED preparation and English to Speakers of Other Languages; academic transfer and workforce education degrees and certificates; four applied baccalaureate degrees and community education in our twocounty region.
Job Summary
The Director of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Program is responsible for overseeing the management administration and continuous improvement of the DMS Program accredited by Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRCDMS) and CAHEEP (Committee on Accreditation of Health Education Programs). This position ensures that the program meets all accreditation standards provides highquality education to students and promotes the success of the programs graduates in obtaining certification and employment in the Sonography field.
Essential Functions
Coordinate the overall DMS Program activities with the Dean of Health Sciences
Provide overall leadership and vision for the DMS Program;
Administer and oversee the programs operations including curriculum development instructional methods scheduling and assessment;
Ensure compliance with JRCDMS and CAHEEP standards and guidelines;
Mentor new faculty and provide feedback to the program evaluation process;
Coordinate with Dean faculty recruitment training and professional development;
Maintain the programs accreditation status with JRCDMS and CAHEEP ensuring all documentation reports and updates are submitted in a timely and accurate manner;
Implement and evaluate program policies and procedures to ensure alignment with accreditation requirements;
Conduct selfassessments and prepare for external reviews and accreditation site visits;
Oversee and participate in local events related to student recruitment and any other activities related to DMS Program and community outreach;
Collaborate with faculty to develop review and revise the programs curriculum to support current industry standards and best practices;
Teach evening distance and branch campus courses when required;
Provide quality teaching including related preparation grading and record keeping;
Provide class syllabi to students enrolled in classes by the first day of classes and to the division office as requested;
Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments in learning environments and activities;
Provide student advising for career/academic pathways mentoring and support;
Contribute to development of composition curriculum and student learning outcomes;
Contribute to the assessment of student learning and program outcomes annually;
Punctual communication with students faculty staff and administrators;
Maintain physical office hours for student consultation;
Attend faculty department and division meetings and serve on college committees;
Serve on appropriate college and community committees;
Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Possess a minimum of an Bachelors degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or in a related field; and
Have documented education or experience in instructional methodology curriculum design and program planning;
Be a graduate of an education program in DMS/Radiologic Sciences accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency;
Have a minimum total of three years of work experience in the field with a background in vascular abdomen or OB/GYN;
Have experience teaching and/or precepting DMS students;
Computer competency to include Microsoft Office Suites applications; and
Currently hold an unencumbered DMS (RDMS) license in WA state.
Preferred Qualification
Masters Degree in DMS or related field
Have experience with accreditation standards (JRCDMS CAHEEP);
Experience with curriculum development and Canvas LMS; and
Experience working in a community college.
Additional Information
Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currentlyauthorized to work in the United States will be considered.
Faculty members must submit official unopened transcripts to the Human Resources department within 30 days of their employment.
This is a fulltime faculty position contracted on an annual basis. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will be commensurate with educational background and experience. The salary will be prorated to reflect the actual contract days remaining in the academic year. The salary listed is a range based on per month for the quarter. A collective bargaining agreement exists and this position is covered by the Association for Higher Education (AHE). Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the department. Evening and/or weekend classes instruction at satellite Olympic College campuses and offcampus assignments may be a part of the instructional load.
FullTime Faculty qualifies for the following benefits.Medical/vision dental longterm disability life insurance and accidental dismemberment Flexible Spending Arrangement Dependent Care Assistance Program Wellness Programs Retirement option between SBRP retirement plan administered by TIAA or Department of Retirement Systems Plan 3 Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan leave sick/personal leave Aflac auto/home insurance space available tuition waiver Employee Assistance Program (EAP) fitness center reduced rate and priority consideration onsite child care on a space available.
For more information regarding benefits please visit our website here.
Conditions of Employment
Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarilyprecludeemployment but will be considered indeterminingthe applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.In addition to the background check candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WB HB 2327.
Olympic College seeks candidates for employment who share our commitment to fosteringanequitableand inclusive learning environment (readourEquity Statement. All applicantsare required tosubmita statement of 500 words or less describing the value of diversity equity and inclusion in the higher education environment and their prior current and/or potential contribution(s) to fostering diversity equity and inclusion as an employee.
How To Apply
To be considered for this position a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website andsubmitthe following required materials:
Olympic College Online Application
Resume
Cover Letter in your cover letter describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.
Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will berequired ofthe successful candidate.
EEO Statement
Olympic Collegeprovidesequal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminateon the basis ofrace color national origin age disability genetic information sex sexual orientation marital status creed religion or status as a veteran of war. Olympic College provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students employees and applicants with disabilitiesin accordance withthe Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following people have beendesignatedto handle inquiriesregardingnondiscrimination and accommodation policies:. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
