Job Description
Description University of Hawai‘i, Kapi‘olani Community College, Health Sciences Department, is seeking applications for the Instructor position for a Program Director for the Radiologic Technology Program (Diagnostic Medical Sonography). Please see the information about the position, the duties and responsibilities, the minimum and desirable qualifications, and the job application attachments below: Position Title: Instructor, CC (Radiologic Technologist, Program Director (Diagnostic Medical Sonography) Position Number: 0086836 Hiring Unit: Health Sciences Rank: C2 Monthly Type: 11 Month Tenure Track: Tenure Temporary/Permanent: Permanent Funding: General Date Posted: May 7, 2026 Closing Date: May 21, 2026, 11:59 PM HST Salary Information: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Other Conditions: Contingent on course offerings and student demand, to begin approximately. Fall 2026 , pending position clearance, availability of funds, and actual staffing requirements. Position may be converted from 9 to 11 months or 11 to 9 months based on operational needs. Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for program effectiveness, including outcomes, organization, administration, continuous review, planning, and development. Under general supervision, design, deliver, and assess instruction in Medical Sonography in terms of student-learning outcomes; develop and/or update course content and materials, and teaching and assessment strategies and methods to: improve student attainment of learning outcomes; address the learning needs of the college's diverse students; integrate thinking and writing skills into course content, as appropriate; and use technology to support instruction. Ensure that students are well prepared for certification examinations conducted by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the areas of ultrasound physics and instrumentation, abdomen, obstetrics and gynecology Plan, organize, and independently carry out independent instructional and non-instructional assignments. Perform other teaching-related duties that include, but are not limited to, preparing course syllabi and maintaining office hours for academic advising and for conferring with students about course work (one office hour per week per three-credit class). Regular workload may include evening and weekend classes, distance education classes, and teaching at off-campus sites. Non-teaching duties include: working collegially to provide service to the department and college, engaging in public service related to one's professional status and/or expertise, and engaging in professional development. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (in any field); AND Documents a minimum of two years of clinical experience as a registered sonographer in abdominal sonography; and has experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance and in educational theories and techniques.; AND Current registered diagnostic medical sonographer and certification in Abdomen (RDMS-AB) by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Note : All minimum qualifications must be met by the effective date of appointment. Desirable Qualifications Master’s degree (in any field) or Bachelor’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Five years of professional experience as a diagnostic medical sonographer. American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) certification(s) in other specialty areas such as RDMS (BR, FE, OB/GYN, PS), RDCS (AE, FE, PE), RVT, or RMSKS. Experience in instruction, assessment, academic advising, and student supervision at the post-secondary level. Evidence of ability to work in a collegial manner with peers, department chairs, and administrators. Evidence of experience integrating writing, technology, and thinking skills in the teaching of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Ability to write clear prose as substantiated by writing samples. Successful use of technology to support instruction inside and outside of the traditional classroom. Ability to initiate, execute, and complete projects, including setting specific objectives and measuring results. Knowledge of and commitment to Kapi‘olan