Associate Director of Clinical Education

Pacific-University; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

Tuition remission

Job summary

Pacific University seeks an Associate Director of Clinical Education to coordinate and enhance the clinical education component of the curriculum. You will work with a clinical education team to manage affiliations, advise students, and participate in accreditation processes.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to travel for site visits, with responsibilities spanning teaching, scholarly activity, and service to the program and university.

Qualifications

• Doctoral preparation and licensure eligibility in Oregon for Physical Therapy.
• Experience mentoring students in a clinical setting or teaching in PT education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and enhance the clinical education component of the curriculum.
• Solicit and manage affiliation partnerships with clinical sites in the U.S. and abroad.
• Advise students on clinical experiences to meet graduation requirements.
• Communicate with clinical instructors and students.
• Participate in accreditation processes.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent and collaborative

Travel to sites

Education

Doctoral preparation

Eligible for PT licensure in Oregon

Credentials: PhD/EdD/DSc preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace

Box file management

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Hillsboro Professional Campus - Hillsboro, OR 97123-4218

Job Category: Faculty and Staff

Pacific University achieves excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people to think, care, create, and pursue justice in our world. We embrace discovery in a close and nurturing environment that leads to genuine transformation. Our community is diverse, sustainable, and dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship, and practice.

At Pacific University, we thrive in an extraordinary environment, surrounded by the beauty of the great Pacific Northwest, with campus locations in Forest Grove and Hillsboro. We humbly acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the lands on which we live, work, teach, and acquire and share knowledge.

General Description of Position

The Associate Director of Clinical Education (ADCE) will work closely with a clinical education team that includes the Director of Clinical Education (DCE), another ADCE, and the Clinical Training Manager to coordinate, advise, evaluate, and enhance the clinical education component of the curriculum. This may include, but is not limited to, soliciting and managing affiliation partnerships with new and existing clinical sites in the U.S. and abroad, performing site visits, advising students, enforcing policy, evaluating student performance, reviewing student and site feedback, communicating with clinical instructors and students, participating in accreditation processes, and administering other aspects of the clinical education program.

Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities

• Solicit and manage affiliation partnerships with new and existing clinical sites in the U.S. and abroad, performing clinical site visits
• Advise students in the selection of their clinical experiences and ensure that they meet the graduation requirements for the clinical education curriculum.
• Communicate with clinical instructors and students
• Review student and site feedback
• Attend weekly team meetings for planning and strategy
• Participate in accreditation processes

Secondary Functions

The successful candidate will be expected to teach in one or more content areas within the program, based on candidate experience and program needs. Additional responsibilities include scholarly activities, student advisement, directing student projects, curriculum development, and service to the community, profession, and all levels of the university. The successful candidate will be expected to work cooperatively with faculty and staff in the program, school, college, and university.

Job Scope

Performs duties independently with minimal supervision, operating from specific and definite directions and instructions. Decisions are of a routine nature made within prescribed operating guidelines, policies and procedures. Mistakes/errors may result in work stoppage, loss of business, poor customer relations and/or damage to product, all of which can have negative financial implications for the university.

Supervisor Responsibility

This position is not supervisory in nature. Supervision for the position comes immediately from the Director of Clinical Education and ultimately from the Program Director.

Qualifications Education and/or Experience

The successful candidate will have doctoral preparation, at least three years of clinical experience, at least two years of experience mentoring students in a clinical setting or teaching in a physical therapy education program, and must be eligible for physical therapy licensure in Oregon. Preferred qualifications include previous clinical education administrative experience, classroom teaching experience in an entry-level PT program, Credentialed Clinical Trainer status (completion of CCIP course), ABPTS certification, or an academic doctoral (PhD, EdD, DSc) degree in physical therapy or a related field.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Behaviors

• Skills and abilities include strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, ability to work both independently and collaboratively to meet the diverse needs of students and the program, and the ability to travel to various locations for site visits.
• Communicates with students, faculty, staff and the public appropriate to the age of the individual served.
• Builds on basic learning and carries it from one situation to another.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in problem solving and decision-making.
• Asks questions and seeks assistance.
• Takes responsibility to eliminate the source of problems.
• Demonstrates confidentiality regarding information pertaining to all students, faculty and staff.
• Maintains proper appearance and personal conduct for the employee’s particular job.
• Uses effective communication skills taking into consideration body language, filters, listening, paraphrasing, and questions with customers of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workplace and file management systems (e.g., Box).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with students, staff faculty and Program Director.
• Advanced organizational skills.
• The ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in problem solving and decision making.
• Asks questions and seeks assistance.

Working Conditions

Full-time, in person, on-site position on the Hillsboro Campus. Standard weekday hours 8am-5pm with some flexibility. There may be occasional early evening or weekend events (Commencement). Occasional travel to conferences and clinical sites may be necessary.

Physical Activities

__Climbing __Balancing __Stooping __Kneeling __Crouching __Crawling __Reaching _X_Standing _X_Walking __Pushing __Pulling __Lifting _X_Talking _X_Hearing _X_Repetitive motion

Physical Requirements

__Sedentary work _X_Light work __Medium work __Heavy work __Very Heavy work __Visual acuity

Applicants Must Be Legally Authorized

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and continue to work without employer visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

At Pacific University

At Pacific University, we are dedicated to offering experiences that are authentic, holistic, equity-minded, and responsive. Our communal success rests on the recognition that complex problems and effective solutions are best approached by teams with a variety of diverse perspectives. and life experiences. as we continue to develop our equity practices, we actively promote access to opportunities and equitable pay for all employees.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs where they are unsure if they can perform every function in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about how your background and skill set may qualify you for the role.

We, who make up Pacific University, aspire to become a community of purpose where everyone is enabled to be wholly and comfortably who they are; accountable for inclusive behaviors and practices; built on trust, civility, care, openness, and honest conversations often around critical subjects. We know that these values are critical to prepare for a global world with complex problems, through an asset-based mindset so that everyone is afforded an opportunity to succeed. We believe in fostering a workplace where every employee is respected, their contributions are valued, and they are provided opportunities to succeed.

Compensation and Benefits

• Generous paid time off (for vacation, holidays—including winter break—and sick leave)
• Medical coverage with alternative care options (with in-network services covered at 100% after payroll deduction)
• Comprehensive dental and vision plans
• Generous retirement contribution after one year of service with no match required
• Free mental health appointments
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependent child(ren) who meet eligibility requirements
• On-campus benefits, including free access to our sports facility and library
• Discounts on campus food, bookstore purchases, clinic services.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws, including those concerning employment and workplace policies. We are committed to fostering a non-discriminatory and inclusive work environment. We are proud to encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from historically underrepresented groups.

Notice of Non-Discrimination Policy

Pacific University makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Applicable laws include, but are not limited to, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions or complaints may be directed to the Vice President for Academic Affairs at 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116 or via email at [e-mail].