Program Director / Open Rank Clinical Faculty – Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Health Sciences

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Position TitleProgram Director / Open Rank Clinical Faculty – Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Health Sciences

Job Posting Number2026044NTL

Job LocationSan Marcos

College/DivisionCollege of Health Professions

Department/SchoolCollege of Health Professions

Position Description
Texas State University (https://www.txst.edu/) invites applicants for an inaugural Program Director for a Bachelor of Science degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography in theCollege of Health Professions (https://www.health.txst.edu/) .

The Program Director will develop the program in collaboration with the faculty and seek accreditation by theCommission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs( CAAHEP )upon recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Medical Diagnostic Sonography.

The program is tentatively slated to begin in Fall 2026 with its first cohort of students and faculty.

This is a full-time 9-month position with summer employment, a non-tenured line Clinical Open Rank faculty appointment, and includes teaching and service responsibilities with release time provided for administrative duties.

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is housed on the San Marcos campus in Encino Hall on the first level.

The Dean’s office and other College of Health Professions’ departments are also located in Encino Hall.

Additional information about the university and its nationally recognized academic programs is available athttp://www.txstate.edu.

Reporting to the Dean or his designee, the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director is the administrator in charge of the program.

They are responsible for the implementation of the university, college, and program policies, and the development, coordination, administration, and delivery of a high-quality educational student experience within the program.

The Program Director articulates the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program’s aspirations to constituents inside and outside the university community, develops and implements strategic goals, and provides collaborative leadership.

Dynamic leadership, clear communication, strong interpersonal skills, and a keen strategic vision are crucial characteristics required for success.

Drawing on the assistance and advice of the faculty and staff, the Program Director has lead responsibility for the administration of the program, including preparing and managing the budget to achieve program goals and curriculum development.

In addition, the Program Director is responsible for providing leadership for matters related to accreditation, teaching schedules, recruitment of new faculty, evaluation of faculty and staff performance, support for grant and external development opportunities, student recruitment and advising, and formulation and implementation of strategic plans and policies.

For more information on the responsibilities and role of chairs and directors at Texas State, please visit:https://policies.txstate.edu/division-policies/academic-affairs/01-02-11.html (https://policies.txst.edu/division-policies/academic-affairs/01-02-11.html)

Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications for Appointment at the Clinical Assistant Professor rank (less than five years teaching experience):


+ Master’s Degree from an accredited university.

+ Minimum two years of clinical experience as a registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in ultrasound imaging.

+ An ARDMS registration in one or more sonography concentrations.

+ College level teaching experience.

+ Demonstrated current and contemporary competence in the teaching content area as well as a commitment to service and scholarship.

+ Documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance in educational theories and techniques.

+ Experience in the effective administration of a university department to include curricular evaluation and design, programmatic fiscal and personnel management, accreditation, and strategic planning.

+ Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning (e.g., continuing professional education in the specialty area (s), higher education degrees, research, writing, speaking, training, etc.).

+ Working knowledge of MS Office.



Required Qualifications for Appointment at the Clinical Associate Professor rank (minimum five years teaching experience):


+ Master’s Degree from an accredited university.

+ Minimum two years of clinical experience as a registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in ultrasound imaging.

+ An ARDMS registration in one or more sonography concentrations.

+ College level teaching experience.

+ Demonstrated teaching and learning contributions, including advances in curriculum, pedagogy, course delivery, or similar innovation, and a commitment to service.

+ Documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance in educational theories and techniques.

+ Experience in the effective administration of a university department to include curricular evaluation and design, programmatic fiscal and personnel management, accreditation, and strategic planning.

+ Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning (e.g., continuing professional education in the specialty area (s), higher education degrees, research, writing, speaking, training, etc.).

+ Working knowledge of MS Office.


Required Qualifications for Appointment at the Clinical Professor rank (less than five years teaching):


+ Master’s Degree from an accredited university.

+ Minimum two years of clinical experience as a registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in ultrasound imaging.

+ An ARDMS registration in one or more sonography concentrations.

+ College level teaching experience.

+ Demonstrated effective and sustained teaching and learning contributions, including advances in curriculum, pedagogy, course delivery, or similar innovation, and a commitment to service.

+ Documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance in educational theories and techniques.

+ Experience in the effective administration of a university department to include curricular evaluation and design, programmatic fiscal and personnel management, accreditation, and strategic planning.

+ Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning (e.g., continuing professional education in the specialty area (s), higher education degrees, research, writing, speaking, training, etc.).

+ Working knowledge of MS Office.


Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications at the Clinical Assistant Professor Rank


+ Doctorate Degree preferred.

+ Advanced sonographer certification(s).

+ Previous experience as a Program Director, Coordinator or other managerial position to include knowledge of performance evaluation techniques, key metrics, data analysis and reporting.

+ Experience implementing an educational program, including developing and growing traditional and online programs in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

+ Demonstrated student success-focused initiatives.

+ Demonstrated leadership and experience in building alliances and/or partnerships across the college, university, academic, and business communities.



Preferred Qualifications at the Clinical Associate Professor Rank


+ Doctorate Degree preferred.

+ Advanced sonographer certification(s).

+ Previous experience as a Program Director, Coordinator or other managerial position to include knowledge of performance evaluation techniques, key metrics, data analysis and reporting.

+ Experience implementing an educational program, including developing and growing traditional and online programs in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

+ Demonstrated student success-focused initiatives.

+ Demonstrated leadership and experience in building alliances and/or partnerships across the college, university, academic, and business communities.


Preferred Qualifications at the Clinical Professor Rank


+ Doctorate Degree preferred.

+ Advanced sonographer certification(s).

+ Previous experience as a Program Director, Coordinator or other managerial position to include knowledge of performance evaluation techniques, key metrics, data analysis and reporting.

+ Experience implementing an educational program, including developing and growing traditional and online programs in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

+ Demonstrated student success-focused initiatives.

+ Demonstrated leadership and experience in building alliances and/or partnerships across the college, university, academic, and business communities.


Application Procedures
Only applications submitted for this specific posting through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered:https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/52729.

To ensure full consideration, please submit the following materials byAugust 22,2025:a curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing how you meet the various required and preferred qualifications, unofficial Transcripts (all in one document), names of three references including address, telephone, and e-mail in theReference Lettersection of the application (references will be contacted only for finalists).

The confidential review of credentials will continue until the position is filled.

For inquiries, please e-mail athealthprofdean@txstate.edu.

Please indicate “Program Director for Diagnostic Medical Sonography” in the subject line of all correspondence.


The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.

Type of PositionFull-Time

Proposed Start DateFall 2025

Posting Date08/05/2025

Review Date08/22/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled?Yes

Legal Notices
Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire.

Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings.

Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.

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Record Checks and Verifications
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Why Work at Texas State?
Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor.

A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing student population for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

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