Clinical Coordinator, Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Assistant Clinical Professor

Sacred Heart University • Bridgeport, CT

3d • $105,225 - $148,553 • Onsite

About The Position

Sacred Heart University’s College of Health Professions seeks an Assistant Clinical Professor to serve as a founding faculty member and Clinical Coordinator for its new Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, which will welcome its first cohort in Fall 2027. The position combines teaching, scholarship, advising and mentorship, service, program development, and oversight of clinical education. The successful candidate will contribute to student learning and professional preparation, the advancement of the discipline, and the development of the program and University community.

As a founding faculty member, the professor will help build and shape the program through curriculum development and implementation, clinical partnership development, accreditation activities, student recruitment, and program growth. The faculty member will also serve as a Specialty Concentration Coordinator, providing leadership for curriculum and student learning experiences in their area of expertise in accordance with program and accreditation requirements. As Clinical Coordinator, the professor will oversee clinical education and student clinical experiences, develop and maintain partnerships with affiliated clinical sites, and serve as a key liaison between the academic program and clinical partners.

The undergraduate program prepares students for professional practice through classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory education, and clinical experiences. Its curriculum is intended to develop the knowledge and clinical skills needed for successful, patient-centered practice in diagnostic medical sonography. The position requires regular on-campus presence, periodic travel to affiliated clinical education sites, and occasional evening or weekend responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, health sciences, education, or a related field.
• Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography program or equivalent educational preparation.
• Current and active ARDMS Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credential.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• At least two years of full-time clinical experience as a registered sonographer.
• Experience working with students in a clinical setting, including instruction, supervision, feedback, and evaluation of clinical performance.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, clinical partners, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to establish and sustain clinical education partnerships with healthcare organizations.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a relevant field or current enrollment in a master’s degree program.
• Three or more years of clinical experience as a registered diagnostic medical sonographer.
• Professional expertise or ARDMS credentials in Musculoskeletal Sonography (RMSKS), Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN), and/or Vascular Technology (RVT).
• Experience teaching diagnostic medical sonography in a college or university setting.
• Experience coordinating clinical education, student clinical rotations, or clinical affiliates within a sonography or allied health program.
• Familiarity with CAAHEP/JRC-DMS accreditation standards, program assessment, or clinical competency documentation.
• Experience developing or evaluating curriculum, clinical education, or student learning experiences, particularly in diagnostic medical sonography education.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality instruction in assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses, including Diagnostic Medical Sonography courses, using effective, evidence-based, and inclusive pedagogical approaches appropriate to the discipline and course modality.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of courses, curricula, and academic programs, including assessment of student learning.
• Advise and mentor students in support of academic progress, professional development, career preparation, and preparation for professional practice; supervise appropriate scholarly, capstone, practicum, internship, or other experiential learning activities.
• Maintain and advance disciplinary and pedagogical expertise through professional development, engagement with the profession, and current clinical practice as appropriate to the role.
• Engage in service to the department/program, College, University, and profession, including faculty governance, committee work, accreditation activities, and initiatives aligned with the faculty member’s expertise and role.
• Contribute to implementation, development, and continuous improvement of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, including curriculum refinement, student recruitment, accreditation preparation, assessment, and program growth.
• Participate in recruitment and outreach activities supporting program and College enrollment goals, student retention, engagement, and success.
• Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative, and collegial academic and clinical environment that supports student learning, respects diverse perspectives, and upholds professional and academic standards.
• Serve as Specialty Concentration Coordinator, providing concentration-specific leadership and oversight in accordance with program and accreditation requirements.
• Coordinate and oversee the clinical education component in collaboration with the Program Director and program faculty, ensuring alignment with program goals, student learning outcomes, and CAAHEP and JRC-DMS requirements.
• Ensure appropriate integration of didactic, laboratory, and clinical education and support students’ progression toward required competencies.
• Establish, maintain, and evaluate clinical education partnerships and sites; assess whether sites provide appropriate supervision, resources, patient populations, procedures, and learning opportunities.
• Monitor the quality and effectiveness of clinical education experiences and address site needs or concerns with clinical partners and program faculty.
• Coordinate student clinical placements and serve as a primary liaison between the academic program and clinical sites, considering student readiness, site capacity, program requirements, and progressive clinical learning opportunities.
• Maintain communication with students, clinical instructors, program faculty, and University offices about clinical requirements, schedules, expectations, student performance and progression, and affiliation needs.
• Coordinate clinical instructor orientation and support, including guidance and resources for student supervision, instruction, assessment, feedback, and documentation.
• Monitor and support student clinical progression, participation, competency attainment, performance, and readiness; coordinate remediation or improvement plans for students needing additional support.
• Evaluate and improve the clinical education program using student outcomes, student and clinical instructor feedback, site evaluations, and other relevant information.
• Maintain clinical education records and contribute to program assessment, reporting, accreditation, and continuous improvement in accordance with institutional, CAAHEP, and JRC-DMS requirements.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Other employee benefits, with specific benefits and eligibility varying by position and applicable plan provisions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior