Manager, Clinical Faculty - West Coast University

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 will join 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.