Assistant Professor - Director of Clinical Education

Shenandoah University’s Division of Athletic Training is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor-Director of Clinical Education. This is a full-time, benefited position located in the Health Professions Building in Winchester, VA.

The Director of Clinical Education (DCE) is responsible for developing athletic training clinical experience (ATCE) sites and strives to ensure that student clinical experiences will take place only at those sites which meet defined criteria as quality learning centers for students. The DCE facilitates problem solving related to clinical issues as requested by clinical preceptors, faculty or students. The DCE must be a certified athletic trainer by the BOC in good standing and is required to have Virginia licensure as an athletic trainer.

A traditional doctorate (PhD, EdD, DHSc,ScD) or clinically related doctorate (DAT, DPT, or OTD) is required. The DCE will communicate regularly with the Program Director, Associate Director of Clinical Education, faculty, students, and preceptors regarding athletic training clinical experience issues. The specific responsibilities of the DCE are outlined below.

The primary responsibilities of this position include:

• Teaching and student advising in the didactic and clinical phases of the MSAT program and to serve as the Director of Clinical Education (DCE).
• The Director of Clinical Education (DCE) is responsible for developing athletic training clinical experience (ATCE) sites and strives to ensure that student clinical experiences will take place only at those sites which meet defined criteria as quality learning centers for students.
• The DCE facilitates problem solving related to clinical issues as requested by clinical preceptors, faculty or students.
• In addition, faculty within the program are expected to participate in interprofessional education opportunities; participate in scholarship; and provide service including active participation on division, school, and university committees.
• This position will also include the opportunity for clinical practice of 8 hours per week as service to the AT profession.