Manager, Clinical Faculty

About the Role

At West Coast University, we share a passion for students and transforming healthcare education. As part of a collaborative, student-centric culture, you will guide students to impact not only their own lives but also the lives of every patient they care for throughout their career. You will provide professional leadership and support for clinical faculty, mentor and facilitate faculty development, and foster an environment of creativity, responsiveness, and self-responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Mentor team leads to ensure they receive support and mentoring in the clinical setting for the Nursing program.
• Manage the hiring, onboarding, evaluation, and continued support for clinical faculty.
• Resolve conflicts or problems with faculty in the clinical setting in collaboration with the clinical team.
• Participate in curriculum development and coordination, including determining teaching assignments using a blended instructional approach (face-to-face and online).
• Select faculty and coordinate program-specific external facilities and instruction.

Requirements

• A minimum of one year’s experience teaching courses related to nursing.
• One to two years’ prior experience working with or in clinical sites, placing students, and coordinating related documents.
• Didactic and/or clinical teaching experience.
• Experience in administration or management.
• Leadership knowledge in the program field to cultivate a learner-centered environment and foster excellence.
• Strong supervisory and management skills applicable to specialized program areas.
• Knowledge of state, federal, and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance, and regulatory standards such as Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), WASC, and other accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, including coursework in nursing, education, or administration.
• Current unencumbered Registered Nurse License preferred.
• Eligible for approval for the role of Nursing Instructor in alignment with the state’s faculty approval guidelines (Boards of Registered Nursing).

Knowledge of the medical community and established relationships with its professional members is preferred.