Manager, Clinical Faculty - Nursing

West Coast University; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast University seeks an experienced Nursing Instructor to lead and mentor clinical faculty, ensuring a learner-centered environment that aligns with accreditation standards. The role combines didactic and clinical teaching with program administration and ongoing faculty development.

The position requires a Master’s degree or higher in nursing, education, or administration and eligibility for the Nursing Instructor role under state oversight.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a clinical/education setting.
• Experienced in didactic and/or clinical teaching.
• Strong supervisory/management skills.
• Knowledge of state/federal nursing regulations (e.g., BRN) and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership and support for clinical faculty; mentor and facilitate faculty to foster creativity and responsibility.
• Mentor team leads to ensure clinical support and mentoring in the nursing program.
• Manage hiring, onboarding, evaluation, and continued support for clinical faculty.
• Resolve conflicts with faculty in the clinical setting in collaboration with the clinical team.
• Participate in curriculum development and coordination, determine teaching assignments using blended instruction, select faculty and external facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Teaching

Administration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Master’s degree or higher in nursing/education/administration

Job description

At West Coast University, we share a passion for students and transforming healthcare education! As an associate for a certified Great Place to Work, you willjoin a collaborative, student-centric culture valuing academic integrity, mutual respect, student learning, service, responsiveness, innovation, diversity, and stewardship. As a part of this team, you will guide students to do more than change their own lives – you will help change the lives of every patient they care for throughout their career.

You will make an impact by:

• Providing professional leadership and support for clinical faculty; serving as a mentor and facilitator for faculty assigned; and enabling an environment which fosters creativity, responsiveness, and self-responsibility.
• Mentoring appropriate team leads to ensure they are provided with support and mentoring in the clinical setting for the Nursing program.
• Managing the hiring, onboarding, evaluation, and continued support for clinical faculty.
• Resolving conflicts/problems with faculty in the clinical setting in collaboration with clinical team.

Participating in curriculum development and coordination, while determining teaching assignments using a blended instructional approach combining face-to-face instruction with on-line instruction (as applicable), selection of faculty, and selection/coordination of program specific external facilities and instruction.

Your Experience Includes:

• 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. In addition, possesses the following qualifications:
• Didactic and/or clinical teaching experience.
• Experience in administration/management.
• Knowledgeable of medical community and established relationships with its professional members preferred.
• Leadership knowledge in the program field to cultivate a learner-centered environment and to foster excellence.
• Knowledge and evidence of strong supervisory and management skills applicable to specialized program area.
• Knowledge of state, federal and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance, and other regulatory standards such as Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) or other nursing accrediting agencies, WASC, and other accreditation standards.

Education:

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university which includes course work in nursing, education or administration required.

Licenses/Certifications:

• 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) required.

Do you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other people’s lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at West Coast University.

At West Coast University, we have the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare and guide them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates’ professional growth.

West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.