Clinical Coordinator, Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Assistant Clinical Professor

Sacred Heart University•Bridgeport, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sacred Heart University’s College of Health Professions invites applications for an Assistant Clinical Professor to serve as a founding faculty member and Clinical Coordinator of its new Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) program. The undergraduate program will welcome its first cohort in Fall 2027 and will prepare students for professional practice through classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory education, and clinical experiences. Its curriculum will develop the knowledge and clinical skills needed for patient-centered professional practice. The successful candidate will contribute clinical expertise and a commitment to student learning and professional preparation through teaching, scholarship, advising and mentorship, and service. As a founding faculty member, the candidate will help develop and implement the curriculum, establish clinical partnerships, participate in accreditation activities, recruit students, and support program growth. The faculty member will also serve as Specialty Concentration Coordinator, providing leadership for curriculum and student learning experiences within their professional expertise, as appropriate to program and accreditation requirements. As Clinical Coordinator, the faculty member will oversee clinical education and student clinical experiences, develop and maintain partnerships with affiliated clinical sites, and act as a key liaison between the academic program and clinical partners. The role includes coordinating placements, supporting clinical instructors, monitoring student progression and competencies, maintaining clinical education records, and evaluating and improving clinical education in accordance with program goals and applicable CAAHEP and JRC-DMS requirements. The position requires regular on-campus presence, periodic travel to affiliated clinical education sites, and occasional evening or weekend responsibilities. Work may involve extended sitting and standing, positioning and assisting students and/or patients, operating and moving sonography equipment, and demonstrating scanning techniques during hands-on laboratory and clinical instruction.

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.
Minimum of two years of full-time clinical experience as a registered sonographer.
Experience working with students in a clinical setting, including providing instruction, supervision, feedback, and evaluation of clinical performance.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with 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 teaching approaches.
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of courses, curricula, academic programs, and assessment of student learning.
Advise and mentor students in academic progress, professional development, career preparation, and preparation for professional practice.
Supervise students in 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.
Serve the department/program, College, University, and profession through faculty governance, committee work, accreditation activities, and other initiatives.
Contribute to DMS program implementation, development, and improvement, including curriculum refinement, student recruitment, accreditation preparation, assessment, and program growth.
Participate in recruitment and outreach activities supporting enrollment, retention, engagement, and student success.
Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative, and collegial academic and clinical environment.
Serve as Specialty Concentration Coordinator, providing concentration-specific leadership and oversight in accordance with program and accreditation requirements.
Coordinate and oversee the DMS program’s clinical education in collaboration with the Program Director and program faculty.
Ensure integration of didactic, laboratory, and clinical education and support students’ progress toward required competencies.
Establish, maintain, and evaluate clinical education partnerships, including identifying and assessing clinical sites and ensuring sites provide appropriate supervision, resources, patient populations, procedures, and learning opportunities.
Monitor the quality and effectiveness of clinical education and address site needs or concerns with clinical partners and program faculty.
Coordinate student clinical placements, considering student readiness, site capacity, program requirements, and opportunities for progressive clinical learning.
Communicate with students, clinical instructors, faculty, and University offices about clinical requirements, schedules, expectations, performance, 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 participation, competency attainment, performance, and readiness for progression.
Identify students needing additional support and coordinate remediation or improvement plans with relevant program and University personnel.
Evaluate and improve clinical education using student outcomes, 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.