Director of Clinical Education & Ranked Faculty (Hybrid)

Why NWHSU?

When you join NWHSU you're not simply doing a job, you're making a difference. You'll see passion for our mission, our work, and our future growth opportunities all around you. Culture is extremely important to us. We're a small enough organization that you'll get to know everyone, have a voice, make an impact, and feel the enthusiasm of everyone you work with. Yet we're large enough to offer exceptional benefits including a university contribution to our 403(b), generous PTO and a flexible environment. It's all part of our person-centered philosophy- and it's an ideal blend and a superb organization to expand your career.

What can you expect?

The person-centered approach we take to healthcare education and practice extends to our NWHSU team. That means:

• Every role and individual contributes to our success. No matter what department you work in, you'll see passion for our work and respect for one another.
• Belonging is important to us - we all bring different backgrounds, perspectives, and value to the organization. And that makes us stronger.
• We're committed and engaged. You'll see that in every meeting, every discussion and everything we do. It shows and we're proud of it.
• We don't simply say we have a team environment - we live it. Your ideas and suggestions matter. We listen to one another and when something makes sense, we do it.
• We've still got that entrepreneurial spirit, even though we've been around for 80+ years. And we like that.
• We build in flexibility in roles whenever we can. We work in a hybrid environment. Each manager works with their team members to ensure there is a healthy work-life balance.
• Your personal and professional work opportunities are important to us - we provide these benefits so you can continue to excel in your career.

Our goal? Preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals to deliver and advance healthcare.

Position Information: 

Northwestern Health Sciences University is seeking a dynamic Director of Clinical Education for our College of Chiropractic to lead and advance one of the most respected Clinical-Based Internship (CBI) programs in the country.

At NWHSU, clinical education is a cornerstone of student success. Our innovative, student-centered approach empowers learners to personalize their clinical journey through tailored clerkships, internships, and preceptorships. With a robust network of diverse CBI sites and a cutting-edge competency-based assessment system, we consistently support strong student outcomes and real-time academic growth.

As Director, you'll play a vital leadership role in strengthening our CBI partnerships, expanding student opportunities, mentoring faculty, and ensuring academic excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of healthcare education at a university known for producing confident, practice-ready graduates.

This is a year-round, faculty position where academic rank and compensation will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Work Location: Bloomington, MN with flexibility to work hybrid; must live local and be able to come to campus as needed.

Course Assignments May Include: This leader will manage the Clinical Education courses and teach with 2-3 Clinical Clerkship courses and cover 1-2 Clinical Internship 1 supervisory shifts. On occasion this leader may also provide interim coverage of courses as needed.

Duties:

• Facilitate instruction, learning, and assessment of student clinical skills in collaboration with faculty, staff, and Community-Based Internship (CBI) associate faculty.
• Serve as Chair of Clinical Education courses to ensure alignment with course outcomes, syllabus accuracy, learning management system updates, and student satisfaction metrics.
• Assume a leadership role on the Chiropractic Assessment Committee, Chiropractic Curriculum Management Committee, and Department Chair Working Group.
• Assist in the development, administration, and communication of student/doctor evaluations for each clinical education site
• Assist in the resolution of issues involving CBI sites, supervisors, patients, and interns, serving as a liaison to address concerns
• Maintain strong relationships with CBI associate faculty and stakeholders to ensure alignment with program goals and clinical education standards.