Program Director, Nuclear Medicine Technician

The Program Director provides leadership in managing, planning, and implementing the program insupport of College and/or departmental goals in order to assure compliance with programmaticaccreditation and/or licensure, internal consistency, and graduate outcomes to meet placementexpectations. Participates in curriculum development and coordination, determines teaching assignmentsusing a blended instructional approach combining face-to-face instruction with on-line instruction (asapplicable), selection of faculty, and coordination of program specific external facilities and instruction.Provides professional leadership and support for teaching faculty; serves as a mentor and facilitator forfaculty assigned; and enables an environment which fosters creativity, responsiveness, and self-responsibility.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesTeaching FunctionsMay teach based upon the needs of the business and/or student enrollment in theprogram.Delivers curriculum by approved syllabi, according to program objectives and lessonplans.May utilize blended instructional approach, a combination of face-to-face instruction and on-line instruction.Ensures all the components of the course(s) is set up, including but not limited to thesyllabus, reading and work assignments, and evaluation mechanisms such as quizzes andexams.Administrative FunctionsPlans, directs and provides daily guidance of didactic, laboratory, and scheduling ofclasses.Reviews, monitors and makes curriculum and textbook proposals as indicated by programevaluation, accreditation/licensure requirements, and/or market needs.Develops curricula, and plans course content and methods of instruction in collaborationwith the appropriate Academic Department.Directs program activities to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and locallaws and regulations, accrediting bodies, and college policies and procedures in concertwith other American Career College programs.Manages daily operations, staffing and expenses to remain within budget guidelines.Contributes to ongoing program assessment/revision through surveys, teleconferences, Program Advisory Committee meetings.Coordinates and actively participates in Program Advisory Committee (PAC).Advises on equipment, supplies, textbooks, labs and library holdings. Selects books,materials, supplies, and equipment for training, courses, or projects used in programinstruction.Ensures all communication regarding the applicable program board, accrediting and/orlicensing agency, changes to program content, physical facilities, and faculty, legalreceipts/requests for documents, and/or completion of required reports to maintainprogrammatic accreditation and/or licensure status is coordinated through the appropriateAdministrative Department.Faculty OversightProvides direction, motivation, support, technical/professional guidance, and training todepartment personnel.Recruits, supervises and evaluates faculty; improves retention, morale and monitorsperformance.Holds periodic faculty meetings to provide for subject matter correlation and curriculumevaluation, and to coordinate activities of faculty.Ensures faculty are recording daily class attendance and grades as required, completesand submits homework assignments timely, and grades tests, quizzes, lab assignmentspromptly.Student OutcomesMonitors and analyzes student attrition and retention data and works with other collegeleaders to develop initiatives that can be implemented to improve retention.Assures students are provided support services to maintain the highest level of studentachievement while safeguarding the integrity of the educational process.Ensures student satisfaction surveys are administered at least bi-annually, and that thefeedback is provided to faculty in a timely fashion.Ensures processes are in place to track, monitor and record student outcomes includinggraduation rates, credentialing rates, and placement rates and provides required reportsas needed.Participates in graduation ceremonies.Professional DevelopmentMaintains required credentials and knowledge in teaching field.Participates in professional development and organizations to maintain an understanding of current ideas, research and practices, attends meetings, workshops and seminars to enrich personal growth, knowledge and skill in management development.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Education, Certifications, and LicensuresMaster's degree from an accredited academic institution.Certification and registration in Nuclear Medicine Technology from a national certification board.CPR Certification.Required Experience and SkillsMinimum of four (4) years post certification nuclear medicine technology experience; andAt least one (1) year of experience teaching in the didactic and/or clinical setting of a nuclearmedicine technology program.LI-SM1 #HEJDo you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other people's lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at American Career College.For more than 40 years American Career College has had the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare—guiding them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates' professional growth.American Career College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.Campus: ACC Orange County Campus MagnoliaFunction: Leadership