Assistant or Associate Professor of Sonography and Program Director

Division: Academic Affairs
Department/Office: Sonography

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The Sonography Department at St. Catherine University invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor and Program Director position.
The Program Director(s) provide administrative leadership and oversight of daily operations, curricular development, and the effectiveness of the general and echocardiography tracks to ensure the program meets its mission and goals. Maintaining accreditation standards and ensuring the quality of clinical affiliations and the didactic curriculum to prepare students as competent, credentialed entry-level sonographers is a central focus of this role. This is a 10-month, professional practice position that carries the expectation of 6.66 course loads each year. These course loads will include teaching and program administration. Dependent on applicants' backgrounds and experience, the initial appointment may be at the assistant or associate professor level.
Additionally, depending on the number and qualifications of candidates, the institution may hire two program directors: one for the adult cardiac concentration (i.e., the Echocardiography track) and one for the Abdominal-Extended, Obstetrics and Gynecology concentrations (i.e., the General track). Individuals who possess credentials in either or both of these specialties are encouraged to apply.
Program Directors are leaders at St. Catherine University, overseeing faculty and students' progress, motivating and coaching them to improve work performance, and evaluating the department's current performance while developing plans, goals, and strategies for improvement.
The Sonography department is part of the Henrietta Schmoll School of Health Sciences (HSSHS). With 19 degree programs and approximately 100 faculty, the HSSHS is the largest of St. Kate's three schools. Degrees are offered to students at all levels, from the associate to the doctoral level. The school is distinguished by programs' shared focus on ecological approaches to health, intercultural competency, and interprofessional collaboration. Faculty and staff will find ample opportunities for support in their teaching, scholarship, and professional practice. The Institute of Simulation and Interprofessional Learning (I-SAIL) provides resources and expertise to support the development and implementation of high-impact educational activities within HSSHS and the School of Nursing. The office of Sponsored Programs, Research, and External Engagement (SPREE) works with faculty to identify and prepare grant proposals.

Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) (OB/GYN, Abdomen), RDCS or CCI (Adult).Two (2) years of clinical experience as a Sonographer.
Prior teaching experience in a General or Adult Echocardiography program.Demonstrated experience or significant potential to build a team.Proven experience working within a cross-functional environment.Knowledge of the healthcare industry and its trends.Has effectively worked with diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree
Previous experience as a clinical or program director
A record of scholarly accomplishments
Experience developing and implementing simulation activities
Experience utilizing a learning management system while teaching (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard)

Application instructions:


Posting Number: 20220351-FAC
Posting Start Date: 04/24/2026
Application Deadline: 5/22/2026

To apply, visit https://stcatherine.peopleadmin.com/postings/10723

Compensation:
Annual wage is dependent on qualifications and experience.
Assistant Professor: $70,300 - $77,000Associate Professor: $79,200 - $87,000
The salary range listed reflects a good-faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors. St. Catherine reserves the right to modify or adjust compensation depending on University needs.

Benefits: Employees at St. Kate's feel a deep connection to the University's Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include:

• Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid 'gift' days when the University is closed.
• Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403b retirement plan access
• Accrued sick time

Specific information on all of our available benefits for full-time employees can be found HERE.
St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to 'love of neighbor without distinction' and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.







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