Full-Time Program and a Certificate, while fostering a respectful, challenging, and student-centered learning environment. The successful candidate will play a central role in promoting the program within the university and throughout the region, while leading key efforts in strategic recruitment and retention, accreditation oversight, faculty development, and curriculum innovation, all in alignment with Misericordia’s mission-driven commitment to service, academic excellence, and the holistic development of students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic recruitment and retention of students
- Oversight of program accreditation (CAAHEP)
- Teaching and learning outcome assessment
- Budget management
- Faculty hiring and scheduling
- Teaching load of 6 credits per semester
- Fostering a student-centered culture of support and belonging
Qualifications:
- Education: Master’s degree (preferably in Education); graduate of a CAAHEP-accredited Sonography Program or ARDMS-certified in multiple specialties
- Certifications: RDMS (Abdominal and OB/GYN), RVT or RVS
- Experience: Minimum 2 years full-time clinical experience; administrative and teaching experience in sonography; documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance, and educational theory
- Professional Development: Active ARDMS and CCI certification (if applicable); ongoing CME participation; engagement in internal faculty development; active membership in at least one national professional society
Application and Nomination Process:
All correspondence relating to the position of Chair/Program Director of Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Misericordia University should be directed in confidence to the University’s executive search consultant:
Danan Tsan, Vice President
Scott Healy & Associates
danan@scotthealy.com
A complete application should include the following:
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position;
- Updated CV;
- Two (2) professional letters of reference. (References will not be contacted without written permission from the candidate.)
Applications received by June 1, 2026 will receive priority consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.
Misericordia University is an equal opportunity employer. Misericordia University does not discriminate in employment and no question during the application process is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state or federal law.
