Faculty - Instructor, Clinic

Cleveland University - Kansas City•Overland Park, KS

About The Position

The Clinical Educator is responsible for the coordination, planning, supervision, instruction, and evaluation of students in clinical settings, including affiliated Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities. Assigned VA clinical hours are anticipated to occur on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., subject to institutional and facility needs. This role ensures high-quality clinical training experiences that integrate didactic knowledge with patient-centered care while supporting programmatic, institutional, and accreditation standards. The Clinical Educator fosters student competency development, professional growth, and clinical excellence.

Requirements

Doctor of Chiropractic Degree from an accredited chiropractic college
Licensed or eligible to be licensed in good standing in the state of Kansas and Missouri.
Minimum 3 years clinical experience
Must be able to commit to a 40 hour per week schedule
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff.
May be exposed to short, intermittent and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to, pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephones, etc.
May be exposed to prolonged periods of computer usage.
May be required to be available outside of normal business hours.
May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and, on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.

Responsibilities

Support of Mission
Contributes to collaborative planning and development of clinical education initiatives aligned with the university’s mission.
Exercises stewardship of clinical facilities, equipment, materials, and university resources.
Supports recruitment, retention, and professional development of students, faculty, and staff.
Promotes a culture of clinical excellence, professionalism, and patient-centered care.
Clinical Teaching and Supervision
Provides direct supervision and instruction of students in clinical environments, including VA-affiliated clinics.
Demonstrates current, evidence-informed clinical practice and professional standards across all clinical sites.
Guides students in clinical reasoning, patient management, documentation, and ethical decision-making.
Integrates innovative instructional strategies to enhance clinical skill development and competency achievement.
Ensures safe, effective, and high-quality patient care in all supervised clinical activities.
Clinical Curriculum and Instructional Support
Supports the implementation and delivery of clinical curricula under the guidance of course or program leadership.
Maintains familiarity with current clinical competencies, assessment tools, and instructional materials to effectively supervise and evaluate students.
Recommends clinical resources and evidence-based materials to support student learning.
Participates in calibration and standardization efforts to ensure consistency in clinical instruction and evaluation across all clinical sites.
Completes assigned clinical hours at the VA as required, providing patient care and student supervision in alignment with university and VA policies.
Student Evaluation and Assessment
Assesses student clinical performance using established competencies and evaluation tools.
Provides timely, constructive feedback to support student growth and remediation when necessary.
Maintains accurate and current documentation of student progress and clinical requirements.
Follows established institutional policies regarding grading, evaluation, and reporting.
Professional Development
Maintains discipline-specific clinical licensure and professional competency.
Pursues continued development in clinical practice, pedagogy, and assessment methodologies.
Engages in scholarly activities related to clinical education and/or patient care.
Participates in professional organizations and continuing education activities relevant to clinical practice.
Compliance and Regulatory Standards
Maintains knowledge of accreditation standards, state and federal regulations, and institutional policies impacting clinical education.
Ensures clinical activities comply with regulatory requirements, including safety and documentation standards.
Maintains confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and protected health information regulations (e.g., HIPAA).
Promotes adherence to risk management, infection control, and patient safety protocols.
Ensures adherence to VA credentialing, background check, and vaccination requirements.
Service
Participates in clinical program meetings, committees, and governance activities.
Supports community outreach initiatives, health promotion activities, and clinical service events.
Contributes to the continuous quality improvement of the clinical education program.
Professionalism
Demonstrates professional communication in clinical, academic, and administrative settings.
Maintains professional boundaries with students and patients that uphold the integrity of the educator role.
Models ethical conduct, accountability, and collaborative practice.
Miscellaneous
Performs additional duties as assigned to support clinical operations, student education, and university–VA partnership initiatives.
Participates in institutional events and initiatives that advance the mission of the university.