Assistant Professor - Director, Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Overview

Faculty are essential to Liberty University’s mission of Training Champions for Christ. It is expected that a faculty member model a personal commitment to the goals and values of Liberty University, engage in personal spiritual formation within a biblically informed Christian worldview, and view teaching, student engagement, and scholarship as a means to a significant educational end. Faculty should employ a variety of techniques for developing good learning conditions, view each student as a unique individual, and accommodate individual differences, abilities, and interests where possible.

The Assistant Professor’s primary role is to teach in their areas of expertise, maintain the integrity of course and instructional programs, and ensure delivery aligns with the University mission and vision for the student experience. Faculty are responsible for creating an academic atmosphere of mutual respect and individual dignity. They may assist in curriculum development in both residential and distance education environments and engage in research/scholarship or creative activity as expected by their college or school, including service to students and their professional discipline.

Faculty attain the rank of Assistant Professor based on scholarly and professional achievements. An earned doctoral degree or a terminal master’s degree at an accredited institution in an area relevant to the teaching field or a professional certificate (e.g., CPA) is preferred but not required.

Assistant Professors are contracted for 10, 11, or 12 months (30, 33, or 36 load hours, respectively). Release from contracted teaching load is determined each semester by the Dean, per Liberty University Faculty Handbook.

The School of Health Sciences at Liberty University invites applicants for an Assistant or Associate Professor faculty position in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, to serve as the Program Director, beginning Fall 2026. Candidates must be able to teach in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. The successful candidate must possess the appropriate credentials specific to at least one of the concentrations offered – initially, the program will offer OBGYN and Cardiovascular concentrations.

Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion, the Program Director is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and administration of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, program and curriculum development, student advisement, and maintaining accreditation standards. The program director ensures the program meets the educational needs of students, programmatic accreditation, and keeps up with advancements in the sonography field.

Additional responsibilities of the Faculty Program Director include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Program administration: develop, implement, and manage the Diagnostic Medical Sonography curriculum; ensure the program meets institutional, state, and accrediting body standards; work in partnership with the Department Chair to prepare and facilitate the program’s resources and equipment needs, for budget alignment; oversee clinical education sites, including clinical agreements and quality of clinical training.
• Accreditation and compliance: work with the Dean, Associate Deans, Department Chair, Accreditation Director for School of Health Sciences, and Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Research to secure and maintain program accreditation by preparing self-study reports, hosting site visits, and implementing improvements based on recommendations; ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, as well as accrediting body standards (e.g., CAAHEP, JRC-DMS); keep records of program evaluations, student progress, and accreditation documentation.
• Curriculum development and instruction: update the curriculum to reflect current practices, technology, and advancements in diagnostic medical sonography; develop syllabi and learning objectives; teach courses as needed and participate in course assessment and review.
• Clinical coordination: establish…