Nursing Education Leader: Clinical Placements Director

Thomas-Jefferson-University-; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia seeks an Assistant Professor and Director, Pre-Licensure Clinical Placements, to lead clinical education and placement operations across classroom, lab/simulation, and clinical settings. The role includes oversight of placements, adjunct instructors, and clinical partnerships, with emphasis on learning environments and strong academic-practice ties.

The position emphasizes teaching, scholarly work, and service, with responsibilities spanning curriculum

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in nursing or an appropriate discipline from an accredited institution.
• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• State Board of Nursing licensure for states where clinical assignments are performed, as applicable.
• Professional specialty certification as applicable to teaching assignment.
• Evidence of continuing education and professional memberships relevant to areas of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide theory and/or clinical instruction using contemporary teaching methods in classroom, lab/simulation, and clinical settings.
• Serve as academic advisor to assigned students.
• Develop and implement scholarly agenda and contribute to nursing through papers, presentations, publications, grantsmanship.
• Participate in college/university committees and emergent leadership roles.
• Represent the college in university activities and professional organizations.
• Participate in recruitment activities to support quality of nursing care and profession.
• Lead and coordinate undergraduate clinical placement processes and site relations.
• Oversee clinical management systems and placement technology evaluation.
• Cultivate affiliated clinical education sites and sustain internal clinical placement opportunities.
• Collaborate with academic-practice integration teams to align clinical education with practice.

Skills

Academic leadership

Curriculum development

Clinical education

Advising

Scholarly activity

Education

Doctorate in Nursing or related field

Tools

Clinical management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia seeks an Assistant Professor and Director, Pre-Licensure Clinical Placements, to lead clinical education and placement operations across classroom, lab/simulation, and clinical settings. The role includes oversight of placements, adjunct instructors, and clinical partnerships, with emphasis on learning environments and strong academic-practice ties.

The position emphasizes teaching, scholarly work, and service, with responsibilities spanning curriculum