Program Director, Radiography

Company: American Career College
Location: Richardson
Posted on: January 30, 2026

Job Description:

At American Career College, we share a passion for students and transforming healthcare education! As a leader for a certified Great Place to Work, you will join a collaborative, student-centric culture valuing academic integrity, mutual respect, student learning, service, responsiveness, innovation, diversity, and stewardship. As a part of this team, you will guide students to do more than change their own lives – you will help change the lives of every patient they care for throughout their career. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Teaching Functions May teach up to a full-time teaching load in designated field based upon the needs and/or student enrollments in the program. Delivers curriculum in accordance with approved syllabi, according to program objectives and lesson plans. 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 the syllabus, reading and work assignments, and evaluation mechanisms such as quizzes and exams. Administrative Functions Plans, directs and provides daily guidance of didactic, laboratory, and scheduling of classes. Reviews, monitors and makes curriculum and textbook proposals as indicated by program evaluation, accreditation/licensure requirements, and/or market needs. Develops curricula, and plans course content and methods of instruction in collaboration with the appropriate Academic Department. Directs program activities to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accrediting bodies, and college policies and procedures in concert with other American Career College programs. Develops budgets, plans, and staffing requirements for the operation of the program. Manages daily operations, staffing and expenses to remain within budget guidelines. Contributes to ongoing program assessment/revision through surveys, teleconferences, Program Advisory Committee meetings, and participation in the Institutional Effectiveness Review (IER). Coordinates and actively participates on 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 program instruction. Ensures all communication regarding the applicable program board, accrediting and/or licensing agency, changes to program content, physical facilities, and faculty, legal receipts/requests for documents, and/or completion of required reports in order to maintain programmatic accreditation and/or licensure status is coordinated through the appropriate Administrative Department. Faculty Oversight Provides direction, motivation, informational support, technical/professional guidance, and training to department personnel. Recruits, trains, supervises and evaluates program faculty; improves retention, morale and performance efficiencies. Holds periodic faculty meetings to provide for subject matter correlation and curriculum evaluation, and to coordinate activities of full-time, part-time and substitute faculty. Ensures faculty are recording daily class attendance and grades as required, completes and submits homework assignments timely, and grades tests, quizzes, lab assignments promptly. Student Outcomes Monitors and analyzes student attrition and retention data and works with other college leaders to develop initiatives that can be implemented to improve retention. Assures students are provided support services to maintain the highest level of student achievement while safeguarding the integrity of the educational process. Ensures student satisfaction surveys are administered at least bi-annually, and that the feedback is provided to faculty in a timely fashion. Ensures processes are in place to track, monitor and record student outcomes including graduation rates, credentialing rates, and placement rates and provides required reports as needed. Participates in graduation ceremonies. Maintains the privacy and confidentiality of student information/records. Professional Development Maintains required credentials and knowledge in teaching field. Participates in professional development and organizations in order 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. Attends at least one (1) professional development activity annually and two (2) in-service events annually. Adheres to College/University policies and procedures and conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the College/University's Code of Ethical Conduct, Compliance Agreement, Sexual Harassment Policy or any of its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards. Maintains regular and timely attendance, reports to work as scheduled and as required to meet the needs of the College/University and assures time worked and/or time-off is recorded properly. Exercises care, proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies and identifies unsafe conditions and makes appropriate adjustments. Maintains order, cleanliness and safety at work. Performs other duties as assigned. Your Experience Includes: Minimum of three (3) years of full-time clinical experience in medical imaging. Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an instructor in a program accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Required Education, Certifications, and Licensures Master's degree. Must be a graduate from a radiography program accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or an otherwise recognized training entity (e.g., hospital-based program) in the specialty field or subject area in which they teach. Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration in radiography or equivalent. Current Texas license/permit as Radiologic Technologist. Current radiology supervisor and operator certificate. Current CPR Card. LI-DL1 Do 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 Richardson Campus Function: Leadership

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