Faculty and Program Director - Diagnostic Assisting (201 Day)

Location : Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Type : Full-Time Board-Approved

Job Number : 02673

Division : Academic Affairs

Department : Health Programs

Opening Date : 11 / 24 / 2025

JOB GOAL :

To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY :

The Program director for the Diagnostic Assistant / Radiological Technology Program is a full-time faculty position that provides both academic leadership and instructional support. This role is responsible for the overall coordination and management of the program, including curriculum development, accreditation compliance, course scheduling, faculty oversight, and partnership development. The director collaborates with internal departments and external clinical affiliates to ensure the program remains aligned with current professional standards and workforce needs. In addition to administrative responsibilities, the director teaches within the program, advises students, and supports their academic and professional growth. This position requires a dedicated and organized educator with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, student success, and continuous program improvement.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES :

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS :

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties / responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH / WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION :

Position involves sitting and / or standing most of the time in a classroom / laboratory setting. Constant (67-100%) reaching, standing, walking, lifting, dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motions and viewing various types of close visual work. Frequent (34-66%) stooping, kneeling, crouching. Travel to other on-campus facilities and clinic sites. Occasional (10-33%) lifting up to 50 pounds.

May potentially be subject to bio-hazardous waste, hazardous chemicals, moveable mechanical parts, fumes, odors, dusts and mists.

It is expected that faculty teaching in clinical settings comply with HIPAA, OSHA, CPR, immunizations as outlined in clinic contracts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS :

EEO / AA STATEMENT :

It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572 , equity@kirkwood.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone : (303) 844-5695 FAX : (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email : OCR.Denver@ed.gov .

WHY KIRKWOOD : Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about them !

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Do you have a master's degree and a current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification and registration or license to practice in the state of Iowa?

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Do you have prior experience in curriculum design, evaluation, and instruction with documentation of at least two years' experience as an instructor in a JRCERT-accredited program?

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Do you have prior experience in program administration and academic advising?

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Do you have three years of clinical experience in the radiological practice?

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