We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Radiologic Technologist lead the development and launch of our new Radiologic Technologist program. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a program from the ground up ensuring excellence in curriculum design accreditation compliance and student success. This is a new program pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

The purpose of an Associate of Science in Radiologic Technologist is to provide graduates with progressive academic and clinical educational training necessary for graduates to become qualified to administer ionizing radiation for medical diagnostic imaging purposes while preparing them for future licensing examination.

Through knowledge gained from the Radiologic Technologist programs didactic and clinical curriculum and from the liberal arts and sciences the students develop the knowledge to consistently apply principles of radiologic technology and produce radiographs of diagnostic quality. The students will practice professional judgment critical thinking problem-solving skills and leadership through the program curriculum.

Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the required national certification examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and obtain state licensure. Spalding University already offers an Associate degree in Business and adding Radiologic Technologistprogram to its academic portfolio reflects a strategic response to the evolving needs of the times. This expansion not only diversifies educational opportunities for students but also strengthens the regions healthcare infrastructure by supplying skilled professionals in a high-demand field. By aligning with

Louisvilles economic and workforce priorities Spalding supports the citys growth and ensures that local health systems and employers have access to the talent they need to deliver exceptional care and services.

Specifically Spalding Universitys new Radiologic Technologist program strengthens Louisvilles healthcare workforce by preparing highly skilled imaging professionals to meet growing regional demand. This program benefits the community by improving access to quality diagnostic services and supporting local hospitals in delivering advanced patient care. For partners like Norton Healthcare and Baptist Health it creates a reliable pipeline of well-trained technologists fostering collaboration and ensuring that these leading health systems can continue to provide exceptional care with confidence.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Situated in the heart of downtown Louisville Kentuckys largest city Spalding University combines a rich history and a commitment to community service as we attract students who desire a high-quality education in a very personalized setting. An engaged faculty serves nearly 1500 students at the bachelors masters and doctoral levels providing real-world learning in liberal and professional studies.

Since 1814 Spalding has been serving its students and the Louisville community in the tradition of its founders the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth with a spirit of service inclusiveness and compassion. With a total enrollment of approximately 1500 Spalding University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award more than 65 degrees at the associates bachelors masters specialists and doctoral levels. Offering six doctoral-level programs with a significant research component Spalding has been recognized by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as a doctoral research university.

With a focus on service and leadership Spalding offers all students a mission-driven connection to community and comprehensive learning resources while striking a distinctive balance serving the educational needs of both the traditional student and the working addition our unique 8-week class delivery format affords students scheduling flexibility amidst other life responsibilities.

Mission

Spalding University is a diverse community of learners dedicated to meeting the needs of the times in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth through quality undergraduate and graduate liberal and professional studies grounded in spiritual values with emphasis on service and the promotion of peace and justice.

Values

• Diverse Community of Learners: Spalding University welcomes participation within this inclusive learning environment which promotes the acceptance and appreciation of the values and unique life experiences of each individual.
• Dedicated to Meeting the Needs of the Times: Since 1814 Spalding University has been and continues to be a community committed to providing curricula and programs that address evolving needs and to contributing knowledge and understanding derived from teaching scholarship and creative activity.
• Quality Undergraduate and Graduate Liberal and Professional Studies: Spalding University provides a stimulating educational atmosphere personal student/faculty interaction and individual attention to a students total learning. Throughout the educational experience students practice habits of mind or ways of knowing that transcend disciplines and cultures and realize habits of heart that relate to understanding and judgment of life.
• Grounded in Spiritual Values: Rooted in the Catholic tradition the Spalding University community embraces individuals of all traditions encouraging them to live from a personal philosophy centered in a value system beyond self.
• Service and the Promotion of Peace and Justice: Spalding University serves human needs by challenging encouraging and supporting members of its community to exercise leadership in applying their learning to the fundamental needs of human life--physical emotional intellectual and spiritual--in whatever social or professional context they may find themselves. All are encouraged to recognize moral social economic political and environmental issues and to engage actively in the promotion of a just and peaceful world.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in radiologic technology or related field (Masters preferred).
• Current ARRT certification and state licensure.
• Preferred minimum of 5 years of clinical experience and 3 years in an academic or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of accreditation standards (e.g. JRCERT).
• Excellent communication organizational and leadership skills Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working across multiple academic disciplines or in a college with varied professional programs.
• Proven ability to build and sustain external partnerships with businesses school systemsand community organizations.
• Successful track record in grant writing fundraising and corporate engagement.
• Exceptional communication strategic planning and problem-solving skills.