Position Summary
Job Description:
The Director of Clinical Education (DCE) for the Diagnostic Medical
Sonography Program is responsible for the organization,
supervision, coordination, and continuous evaluation of the
clinical education component of the program. Working in
collaboration with the Program Director, the DCE ensures that
students are provided with quality clinical experiences that meet
accreditation standards, align with didactic coursework, and
prepare graduates for professional success.
Outcome:
The Director of Clinical Education ensures that all Diagnostic
Medical Sonography students receive equitable, high-quality, and
appropriately supervised clinical education experiences that
prepare them for certification, employment, and professional
practice.
Essential Functions
Director of Clinical Education Role - 40%
- Plan, coordinate, and assess all clinical education components
of the program. 9%
Establish and maintain positive relationships with clinical
affiliates. 3%
Evaluate clinical education sites and ensure compliance with
CAAHEP/JRC-DMS standards. 3%
Document site visits, student evaluations, and clinical
instructor feedback. 4%
Secure, develop, and maintain clinical affiliation agreements
with healthcare partners, and visit clinical affiliates regularly
to evaluate student progress and maintain site relationships.
8%
Coordinate student clinical placements, ensuring appropriate
learning experiences across sonography specialties. 8%
Orient, train, and support clinical instructors and preceptors.
3%
Ensure student compliance with health, background check, and
credentialing requirements for clinical participation and maintain
accurate and secure student records related to clinical education.
2%
Faculty Role – 60%
- Teach 12 credits per academic year of didactic and/or
laboratory courses within the DMS program as assigned, and serve as
the Instructor of Record for clinical education courses, providing
instruction, assessment, and guidance. 40%
- Contribute to ongoing curriculum development and program
effectiveness. 2%
- Collaborate with faculty to integrate clinical and didactic
education. 5%
- Monitor student progress, provide academic and clinical
advising, and coordinate remediation as needed. 2%
- Assist the Program Director in accreditation activities,
including preparation of self-studies, reports, and site visits.
3%
- Participate in departmental, divisional, and institutional
committees and service. 3%
- Supervise students in both classroom and clinical settings.
2%
- Assume Program Director responsibilities when delegated or
required. 3 %
Experience and Education Required
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare or
Education-Related field.
- Current ARDMS certification in at least Abdomen and OB/GYN
(additional certifications desirable).
- At least two years of clinical experience as a registered
sonographer in the professional sonography field.
- At least two years’ experience as a clinical instructor,
preceptor, or educator in an accredited DMS program.
- Must have valid driver’s license.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Proficiency in curriculum development, student evaluation,
instruction, supervision, and academic advising.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Familiarity with CAAHEP/JRC-DMS accreditation standards.
- Ability to build and sustain clinical partnerships with
healthcare providers.
- Knowledge of educational methodology, student assessment, and
program evaluation.
- Commitment to student success and professional growth.
- Effective use of educational technology, learning management
systems, and MS Office.
- Strong problem-solving, time management, and interpersonal
skills.
Applicants must submit:
- A letter of application.
- Curriculum vitae/resume.
- Graduate transcripts.
- Teaching evaluations (if available).
- Contact information for three professional references.