Director of Clinical Education

The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

The Director of Clinical Education will possess excellent written and communication skills, academic credentials, and analytic and organizational proficiency. This is a full-time, position that reports to the Executive Director, School of Nursing, working collaboratively with the Program Directors and all appropriate faculty and staff to promote student success by ensuring appropriate and meaningful clinical placements and sufficient adjunct faculty. The Director of Clinical Education will teach one course each semester in his or her area of expertise.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Collaborate with Clinical Coordinators to ensure program excellence

• Provide leadership and support to coordinate the delivery of clinical education

• Schedule clinical experiences in collaboration with clinical coordinators to determine clinical and adjunct needs

• Develop and maintain adjunct, preceptor, and clinical affiliation paperwork and contracts

• Conduct orientation, faculty development, and evaluation for adjunct clinical instructors

• Collect, compile, and conduct basic analysis of assessment data in collaboration with Executive director and program Directors

• Initiate community outreach efforts that enhance the development of the School of Nursing

• Maintain contract agreements, files, and forms to ensure that all students and faculty have met the requirements set forth by the clinical agency

• Teach one course/ semester in area of expertise

• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Other Functions: 

• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.

• Assists other School of Nursing Faculty as needed to promote a team effort.

• Supports student success in a diverse environment

• Potential for innovative and creative activity

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in nursing or related field 

• State of CT RN license (or eligible)

• Recent Clinical experience is required.

• Ability to demonstrate effectiveness in working with diverse populations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of recent teaching experience in a university nursing program.

• Ability to demonstrate excellent organizational skills

• One year in a leadership position

• Doctorate 

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Pet Insurance

• 401k employer match

• Employee & dependent life insurance

• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents

• PTO program

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the University as the needs of the University and requirements of the job change.)

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