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About the Role

Program Chair, Radiology Technology

Job Category: Faculty

Requisition Number: PROGR001104

Posting Details

Full-Time

Hybrid

Locations

Columbus, OH

201 S Grant Ave

Columbus, OH 43215, USA

Job Details

Description

Franklin University invites applicant for a full-time 12-month, Program Chair member for its Radiology Technician Program. Franklin University is a private, independent, accredited, not-for-profit University located in Columbus, Ohio. The Program Chair has primary responsibility for Program oversight and direction. This includes academic quality, curriculum content, collaboration in course development and assessment activities, teaching, leadership of lead faculty and supervision of adjunct faculty, service on University committees, engagement with professional and academic communities, and, as needed, programmatic, divisional, and University responsibilities. Preference will be given to candidates who will work an onsite hybrid schedule, but consideration will be given to candidates who work remotely with a commitment to be onsite when needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching

รขย€ยข Teaches courses within discipline areas consistent with the Program Chair’s specific training and competence. Promotes and directs successful student learning in keeping with the student-centered values and goals of the University.

Curricular Management

รขย€ยข Serves as a subject matter expert for all courses under stewardship

รขย€ยข Aligns Program curriculum and outcomes with appropriate accreditation bodies, standards of practice and certification requirements

รขย€ยข Assures Program standards and course consistency, collaborating with instructional design teams in creating course outlines and final course designs, utilizing creative and innovative approaches

รขย€ยข Maintains a course development schedule, in consultation with the Department Chair and the International Institute for Innovative Instruction (I4), to sustain curriculum that is responsive to society, professions and business communities

Management

รขย€ยข Acts as the University’s communications focal point regarding Program priorities, goals, intent and curricular content

รขย€ยข Serves at the Program’s liaison to Transfer Credit, Student Affairs, Enrollment Management and other University departments with regards to student requests, questions and issues

รขย€ยข Provides leadership for Program lead faculty and supervision of Program adjunct faculty

รขย€ยข Ensures teaching excellence by conducting regular teaching observations and providing feedback, coaching and evaluations to the Program’s lead and adjunct faculty

รขย€ยข Evaluates and addresses staffing needs by interviewing, credentialing, onboarding and overseeing adjunct faculty working collaboratively with Human Resources and CTE

รขย€ยข Plans, assesses and recommends, in partnership with Department Chairs and the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE), teaching faculty enhancements needed to maintain the Program’s quality and integrity

รขย€ยข Completes an annual Program assessment in coordination with the University’s assessment office

รขย€ยข Conducts periodic Program reviews in accordance with established formats and schedules to ensure Program quality and alignment with national curricular standards

รขย€ยข Oversees waivers and exceptions regarding program-specific curricular inquiries

รขย€ยข Approves the assignment and evaluation of student internships and independent studies as required Scholarship and Professional Development

รขย€ยข Actively engages in professional development activities to improve one’s own professional skills and field expertise

รขย€ยข Engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching such as research, preparing publications and/or sharing knowledge through presentations

Community Engagement

รขย€ยข Cultivates purposeful relationships with Program-related community individuals, groups, and organizations in consultation and/or coordination with other institutional leaders

รขย€ยข Develops and maintains an active and engaged Program Advisory Board(s) and regularly convenes Advisory Board(s) meetings

รขย€ยข Represents and promotes the Program and the University at professional meetings, and with other external and internal constituencies

รขย€ยข Collaborates with the Marketing Department in developing and executing marketing to promote the Program

รขย€ยข Actively supports collaborative University partnership opportunities (e.g., FranklinWorks) as well as Global Partnerships and Co-Locations and other identified opportunities

Service

รขย€ยข Utilizes academic and professional expertise to serve the profession and the community; examples include participating on Boards, governmental bodies, and leadership teams of professional associations

รขย€ยข Supports College and University strategic initiatives by participating in University service, including Faculty Senate and its committees and other University task forces and committees

รขย€ยข Attends all University commencements

รขย€ยข Performs other duties as assigned by the Department Chair or Dean

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

รขย€ยข Master’s or Doctorate degree in field appropriate to the College, from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours in discipline

รขย€ยข Must possess a current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification in Radiography.

รขย€ยข Three years’ clinical experience in the profession.

รขย€ยข Two years’ experience as an instructor in a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)-accredited program.

รขย€ยข Proficiency in curriculum design, evaluation, instruction, program administration, and academic advising.

รขย€ยข Computer proficiency is required

รขย€ยข Must be able to communicate in a professional manner and work effectively with faculty, staff and members of the professional community

รขย€ยข Must be organized, have effective multi-tasking skills, and be able to work in a rapidly changing environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

รขย€ยข Five years or more of professional experience in the field

รขย€ยข Scholarship and research are encouraged

About Franklin University

Founded in 1902, Franklin University has built its reputation on removing barriers to higher education for ambitious adults who must balance their educational goals with other commitments. Accredited and nonprofit, Franklin has earned its long-standing reputation as an innovator in online education. The University offers applied, in-demand undergraduate, master’s and doctorate programs that enable adult learners to achieve their educational and professional goals. From entrepreneurs to CEOs, more than 50,000 Franklin alumni can be found around the world contributing to the communities in which they live and work.

Franklin offers a competitive benefits package, incentive program and free parking. In addition, Franklin provides free undergraduate tuition for employees and immediate family members, graduate tuition assistance for full-time employees and immediate family members, and a discount on doctoral tuition for employees.

At Franklin University, we embrace diversity and strive to create an environment where students, faculty and staff feel a sense of belonging. We recognize that our collective potential can only be realized when difference is valued, equal access to opportunity is sought, and inclusion is practiced.

Franklin University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment. Franklin does not discriminate on the basis of age, religion, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, disability, or veteran or military status.