Director of Clinical Education

Position Description: Summary/Purpose: The Director of Clinical Education will possess excellent writtenand communication skills, academic credentials, and analytic andorganisational proficiency. This is a full-time, position thatreports to the Executive Director, School of Nursing, workingcollaboratively with the Program Directors and all appropriatefaculty and staff to promote student success by ensuringappropriate and meaningful clinical placements and sufficientadjunct faculty. The Director of Clinical Education will teach onecourse each semester in his or her area of expertise. Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities: (The essential functions or duties listed below are intendedonly as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does notexclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or alogical assignment to the position.)Collaborate with Clinical Coordinators to ensure programexcellence Provide leadership and support to coordinate the delivery ofclinical education Schedule clinical experiences in collaboration with clinicalcoordinators to determine clinical and adjunct needs Develop and maintain adjunct, preceptor, and clinicalaffiliation paperwork and contracts Conduct orientation, faculty development, and evaluation foradjunct clinical instructors Collect, compile, and conduct basic analysis of assessment datain collaboration with Executive director and program Directors Initiate community outreach efforts that enhance thedevelopment of the School of Nursing Maintain contract agreements, files, and forms to ensure thatall students and faculty have met the requirements set forth by theclinical 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 currentwith trends. Assists other School of Nursing Faculty as needed to promote ateam effort. Supports student success in a diverse environment Potential for innovative and creative activity Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications: Education, Training and

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 diversepopulations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of 2-3 years of recent teaching experience in auniversity 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 &dependentsPTO program This job description does not constitute an employmentagreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It isused as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change bythe University as the needs of the University and requirements ofthe job change. The University of Bridgeport provides equal employmentopportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexualorientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or statusas a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University of Bridgeport complies withapplicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination inemployment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.