Doctor of Physical Therapy Program - Director of Clinical Education (DCE)
Director of Clinical Education
Position Type: This is a tenure eligible full-time faculty position.
Anticipated Start Date: August 2025.
Department: Entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program
Institution: University of Detroit Mercy, College of Health Professions.
Position Summary: The University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) is seeking a dedicated faculty member for the Director of Clinical Education (DCE) for its new DPT Program. As the DCE, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our students. This position involves teaching, coordinating and overseeing the academic clinical education component of the program. You will ensure that our clinical education program not only meets all regulatory and accreditation standards but also fosters a supportive and innovative learning environment where students can thrive and excel.
Key Responsibilities. The Director of Clinical Education will:
• Collaborate with the department chair to design the clinical education component of the curriculum.
• Ensure compliance with accrediting body standards and regulations.
• Manage the planning, implementation, and assessment of clinical education.
• Establish contracts with a sufficient number of clinical education sites that offer high-quality, diverse learning experiences to meet students' educational needs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clinical sites and clinical educators.
• Integrate clinical education experiences with academic coursework.
• Ensure the development of students as clinicians in all domains of professional clinical practice.
• Assess student learning and performance.
• Communicate with all relevant stakeholders, including the program faculty, students, clinical education sites, and clinical faculty regarding the curriculum, clinical education sites, and changes in healthcare that impact clinical practice and education.
• Orient students to clinical education protocols and provide resources.
• Assist students in obtaining placements and generate new sites, when applicable.
• Monitor and evaluate student performance during clinical education placements.
• Implement policies for student progression through clinical education placements.
• Review clinical education experiences for quality and appropriateness.
• Promote, coordinate, plan, and provide development opportunities for clinical instructors.
• The Director of Clinical Education will perform other duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities as a Faculty. The Director of Clinical Education will:
• Teach within areas of clinical expertise.
• Educate and advise students within Physical Therapy and other programs.
• Contribute to the field through scholarly work.
• Participate in services to the department, school, college and university.
Required Qualifications:
• Doctoral degree in Physical therapy or related field (PhD, DPT, EdD, or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Current unrestricted license to practice Physical therapy or eligibility for licensure in Michigan.
• At least two years of documented experience in Physical therapy, including clinical practice.
• Professional experience as a clinical educator, instructor, preceptor or documentation of training in the roles and responsibilities of a clinical educator.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
• Experience as a faculty member or teaching in an Physical therapy program.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal abilities.
Additional Information
• The DCE reports to the Dean, Associate Dean, and the DPT Program Director.
• Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience. The university has excellent benefits including medical and dental insurance, retirement plan with match and tuition benefits for employees and their dependents.
• Work Environment. Regular exposure to a standard office and classroom conditions. Environment subject to change pending semester workload and inclusion/exclusion of clinical site to consideration of environment.
• Travel: This position necessitates travel. Site visits to clinical locations are frequently required to evaluate the site's suitability and monitor student performance. These visits may be requested by the site, the student, or the DCE.
• Physical Requirements: The job may require lifting lightweight objects (1 to 15 pounds) with no repetitive bending or stooping.
• Anticipated Schedule: Schedule subject to change pending semester workload and inclusion/exclusion of clinical sites.
The College of Health Professions (CHP) provides a transformative education grounded in the Mercy and Jesuit traditions. We are committed to preparing compassionate and competent health professionals, who are dedicated to serving and leading while respecting diversity and human differences, valuing social justice, and advocating for equitable healthcare within a global society. UDM is ranked 43rd in the country and 2nd in the state of Michigan by the Wall Street Journal America’s Best Colleges 2025.
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