Director of Clinical Practice

George Fox University announces a Director of Clinical Practice position in the College of Education. This full‑time role oversees clinical practice operations, supports teacher and administrator licensure candidates, fosters partnerships with school districts, and ensures compliance with licensure and accreditation standards.

• Direct Clinical Placement Operations.
• Provide leadership to the Clinical Practice Office.
• Manage university supervisors to support candidates in the field.
• Foster district and school partnerships.
• Ensure compliance, licensure, and accreditation responsibilities.
• Support candidates in their placements.
• Manage appropriate systems and technology.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with employees, students, and the public.
• Act as a Christian role model to students.
• Demonstrate experience working cross‑culturally with respect, appreciation, and humility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience as a classroom teacher and/or building administrator.
• A current Oregon teacher or administrator license.
• Strong computer and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of Word/Google Docs, Excel/Google Sheets.
• Ability to learn new programs and applications.
• Ability to manage several different tasks concurrently.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Service‑oriented approach, with a focus on support and mentorship.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• This position does not offer visa sponsorship; only applicants who do not require sponsorship may apply.
• A commitment to the university's theology of racial and ethnic diversity.
• A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees of varied backgrounds and Christian faith expressions.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and a willingness to express their Christian testimony in a church; employees agree to live in accordance with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

• Hours per week: 40 hours per week, 12 months per year (1.0 FTE).
• Primary work location:
  Newberg Campus.
• Working conditions:
  
  typical office environment.
• Supervisor:
  Dean, College of Education.

The university is an equal‑opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable law. This prohibition applies to the recruiting and hiring process and to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination.

George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the university's faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment, employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills.

In the recruiting process, the university may make special efforts to solicit applicants from under‑represented groups to increase representation among the workforce and better match the available talent pool. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.