Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director Role Title 12 month-Faculty Role Code FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 282F0092 Agency Piedmont Virginia Community College Agency/Division Piedmont Virginia Community College (Div) Work Location Albemarle - 003 Hiring Range $85,000 - $95,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule
The successful candidate will teach a maximum of 15 credits per semester (fall/spring) and 10 credits in the summer, which may include day, evening and weekend, off-campus, or distance education courses.
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Piedmont Virginia Community College ( PVCC ) is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System whose main campus is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. This is home of the Charlottesville Historic Downtown mall, The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, and the John Paul Jones Arena ( JPJ ). As a comprehensive community college, the College provides quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities for the residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. For more information, please visit: pvcc.edu

PVCC is known throughout the community and the Virginia Community College System for its exceptional faculty and staff, the quality of its programs and services, and the success of its students. PVCC employs faculty who demonstrate their commitment to the community college mission by providing challenging, engaging, and meaningful instruction in and outside the classroom. PVCC welcomes, encourages, and supports the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff members and seeks to attract and retain individuals who reflect our diverse community.

Job Description

Piedmont Virginia Community College seeks an innovative and collaborative individual to join the faculty as a twelve-month Program Director of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. The successful candidate will teach a maximum of 15 credits per semester (fall/spring) and 10 credits in the summer, which may include day, evening, and weekend off-campus or distance education courses. The approximate salary range for a twelve-month faculty is $85,000-$95,000, depending on education and experience.

PVCC desires applicants committed to the community college mission, teaching, learning, and student success, integrating learning outcomes assessment into course development and teaching, using current and emerging technologies to enhance instruction, and taking on other responsibilities contributing to the college’s progress. Finalists will be invited to present a teaching demonstration.

Specific Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing all aspects of the program
• Marketing and recruitment of students
• Work closely with program advisory board members to ensure the curriculum is up to date and meeting the needs of local employers
• Meet with the advisory board twice per year
• Work with the clinical coordinator and the division dean to secure clinical site agreements with agencies
• Collaborate with division dean to establish program budget needs
• Collaborate with PVCC staff to develop, implement, and evaluate a program marketing strategy.

In addition to teaching/clinical supervision, all faculty members advise students, serve on division and college-wide committees, and participate in other activities that support the college’s mission. Such activities may include, but are not limited to, institutional effectiveness activities, club sponsorship, student recruitment, course and program development and evaluation, community service, and mentoring new and part-time faculty. Faculty members are expected to maintain currency in their teaching disciplines and trends in community college education.

Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree
• Have documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance, and educational theories and techniques.
• Have coursework in instructional methodologies, evaluation, and assessment
• Possess the appropriate credential(s) specific to the Abdomen and OB- GYN concentrations.
• Have proficiency in curriculum development.
• Possess at least two years of full-time experience as a registered sonographer in the professional sonography field. Full-time is defined as 35 hours per week.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong commitment to the community college mission and philosophy, students, and teaching in a community college.
• Commitment to academic advisement and mentoring of students.
• •Ability to teach during day, evening, and weekend hours and travel to locations within Central Virginia.
• Ability to use current and emerging instructional technologies and distance learning technologies.
• Proficient in curriculum design, evaluation, instruction, and academic advising.
• Understands the importance of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Proven ability to work as a team leader, appropriately exhibiting a positive attitude and sense of humor.
• Familiarity with regional accreditation standards, certification, and licensure requirements.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the comprehensive mission of community colleges.

Additional Considerations

• Master’s degree or higher in a field related to imaging sciences or education.
• Additional certification in an echo or vascular sonography concentration.
• Experience with online teaching
• Experience teaching in higher education, especially within a community college
• Experience advising and mentoring students
• Experience working with a diverse student population
• Familiarity with the use of instructional technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Experience with active learning, team-based learning, and/or other student-centered teaching style.
• Experience developing online courses in a college setting.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel
minimal

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number FAC_1349P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 06/14/2024 Job Close Date 11/30/2024 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.pvcc.edu Contact Name Human Resources Email humanresources@pvcc.edu Phone Number 4349616567 Special Instructions to Applicants
Please note that only online applications are accepted and must be attached to the online system. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

The application packet must include all the following:

• Online application
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts (all undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be submitted).
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy that reflects personal values and beliefs about how teaching contributes to student success (the applicant must describe ways, either current or planned, how teaching methods incorporate into the Philosophy)

In order to better serve our customers, PVCC will only accept online applications. PVCC will not accept hand-delivered applications or applications submitted by mail, email, or fax. Cover letters and resume/curriculum vitae must be attached electronically to the online application.

References & criminal background checks required.

Piedmont Virginia Community College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

We value and support the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff. We seek to promote an understanding and appreciation of differences by creating an inclusive environment embracing individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information
Piedmont Virginia Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, disability, veteran status, sex, age or sexual orientation in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Human Resources Director, 501 College Dr., Main Building, Room M810, Charlottesville, VA 22902; 434.961.6567.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System, anEEOemployer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, theVCCSis committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
TheVCCSis anEOEand Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
E-Verify Statement
VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.