Radiography Technologist - Program Director (Full-Time)

Radiography Program Director (Full-Time)Location: Chula Vista, CA (Chula Vista Campus) | On-SiteType: Full-Time | Salaried ExemptDepartment: Radiography ProgramCompensation: $98,705 – $123,185 per year Radiography Program Director (Full-Time) Location: Chula Vista, CA (Chula Vista Campus) | On-Site Type: Full-Time | Salaried Exempt Department: Radiography Program Compensation: $98, 705 – $123, 185 per year Position Summary Are you a visionary radiography leader with a passion for shaping the next generation of imaging professionals? Our Chula Vista campus is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Radiography Program Director to helm our JRCERT-accredited program. This is a unique opportunity to leave your mark on a thriving program. As the architect of its future, you will be responsible for developing a robust curriculum, guiding a team of dedicated faculty, maintaining strong clinical partnerships, and stewarding the program through continuous improvement and accreditation. This role combines strategic oversight, academic instruction, and hands-on mentorship—making it ideal for a professional ready to advance into a comprehensive leadership position. Key Responsibilities Academic Leadership & Program Administration: Program Strategy: Determine, establish, and implement department goals while collaborating with administration on overall program design. Curriculum Design: Develop and maintain a functional, high-quality curriculum; evaluate course content and review new textbooks. Accreditation & Compliance: Prepare self-study materials for JRCERT accreditation, maintain all ARRT records, and compile required annual reports. Student Success & Instruction: Teaching Duties: Perform the core instructional functions of a Radiography Instructor, preparing didactic instruction and course objectives. Student Retention: Monitor student progress, review class retention rates, and meet with at-risk students to problem-solve barriers and maintain an institutional student success rate of 80%+. Academic Administration: Evaluate student performance against course objectives, maintain accurate grades per policy, and submit final semester grades for transcripts. Clinical Coordination & Site Management: Clinical Partnerships: Secure new clinical sites and negotiate affiliation agreements with local healthcare facilities. Site Visits: Visit clinical sites regularly to evaluate student performance, progress, and learning environments. Preceptor Engagement: Coordinate with site instructors to ensure clinical rotations are educationally effective and aligned with program goals. Faculty, Fiscal & Operational Management: Team Leadership: Supervise radiography faculty and staff, assign teaching loads, and organize educational workshops and in-services for didactic and clinical instructors. Budgetary Oversight: Monitor the department budget and expenditures, managing resources to maintain a high-performing and sustainable program. Minimum Qualifications Education: Master’s degree from an accredited institution. Credential: Current, active registration in Radiography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of occupational experience as a Radiologic Technologist. Teaching Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an instructor in a JRCERT-accredited radiography program. Leadership Skills: Proven proficiency in curriculum design, educational evaluation, and program administration. Compensation & Employee-Owner Benefits Hiring Range: $98, 705 to $123, 185 annual sala #J-18808-Ljbffr Pima Medical Institute