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South College invites capable, energetic, outgoing, applicants who are focused on transforming the lives of our customers/students! At South College, you will help implement our strategy of “Where Dreams Find Direction!” We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning with over 13,000 students covering 9 campuses and Online learning sites, offering a myriad of undergraduate and graduate healthcare programs for our students.
In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.
South College is seeking candidates for a full-time Director of Clinical Education (DCE) position for the developing Respiratory Therapy Program. The Respiratory Therapy Director of Clinical Education (DCE) must be responsible for all aspects of the clinical experiences, including organization, administration, continuous review, and revision, planning for and development of locations for evolving practice skills, and general effectiveness of clinical experience.
Clinical Rotation Responsibilities
- Reports directly to Program Director
- Establishes goals and objectives for programs’ clinical rotations
- Maintains completed student health records for clinical sites and abides by HIPAA and FERPA guidelines
- Organizes clinical rotations and assigns students
- Ensure students are oriented to the policies and procedures of assigned clinical sites
- Fosters communication with clinical faculty and staff through meetings, phone calls, and emails
- Coordinates evaluations of students at clinical sites and ensures feedback is provided in a timely manner
- Prepare action plans and complete remediation to address student clinical deficiencies
- Maintains student records for completed competencies and evaluations associated with each clinical rotation
- Maintains clinical affiliation agreements with clinical sites
Faculty Responsibilities
- Effectively teaches assigned courses
- Collaboratively reviews curriculum with the Program Director and faculty to ensure content is current and coincides with the NBRC TMC and CSE Matrix
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Director and/or Dean
- Earned at least a baccalaureate degree from an academic institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE)
- Hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current state license
- Have a minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care;
- Have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience teaching either as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical instructor/ preceptor for students of such programs
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As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.
South College invites capable, energetic, outgoing, applicants who are focused on transforming the lives of our customers/students! At South College, you will help implement our strategy of “Where Dreams Find Direction!” We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning with over 13,000 students covering 9 campuses and Online learning sites, offering a myriad of undergraduate and graduate healthcare programs for our students.
In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.
South College is seeking candidates for a full-time Director of Clinical Education (DCE) position for the developing Respiratory Therapy Program. The Respiratory Therapy Director of Clinical Education (DCE) must be responsible for all aspects of the clinical experiences, including organization, administration, continuous review, and revision, planning for and development of locations for evolving practice skills, and general effectiveness of clinical experience.
Clinical Rotation Responsibilities
- Reports directly to Program Director
- Establishes goals and objectives for programs’ clinical rotations
- Maintains completed student health records for clinical sites and abides by HIPAA and FERPA guidelines
- Organizes clinical rotations and assigns students
- Ensure students are oriented to the policies and procedures of assigned clinical sites
- Fosters communication with clinical faculty and staff through meetings, phone calls, and emails
- Coordinates evaluations of students at clinical sites and ensures feedback is provided in a timely manner
- Prepare action plans and complete remediation to address student clinical deficiencies
- Maintains student records for completed competencies and evaluations associated with each clinical rotation
- Maintains clinical affiliation agreements with clinical sites
Faculty Responsibilities
- Effectively teaches assigned courses
- Collaboratively reviews curriculum with the Program Director and faculty to ensure content is current and coincides with the NBRC TMC and CSE Matrix
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Program Director and/or Dean
- Earned at least a baccalaureate degree from an academic institution accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE)
- Hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential and current state license
- Have a minimum of four (4) years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least two (2) years in clinical respiratory care;
- Have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience teaching either as an appointed faculty member in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program or as a clinical instructor/ preceptor for students of such programs
Notice of AI Use in Job Application Review
As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.
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- Education
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of clinical education jobs.
- Master's degree in nursing, education, or a related clinical or health sciences field
- Active RN licensure or relevant clinical license required by most health system employers
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering competency-based clinical education programs
- Proficiency with learning management systems and clinical simulation technology
- Experience leading Joint Commission or other regulatory readiness and accreditation processes
- Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) or Nursing Professional Development certification preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Director Of Clinical Education Job Search
Quantify your curriculum outcomes on resumes
Hiring committees want evidence your programs moved the needle. Replace vague duties with outcomes like reduced onboarding time, improved licensure pass rates, or increased competency assessment completion across a department or facility.
Align credentials to the posting's setting
A magnet hospital lists different expectations than a community college nursing program. Tailor your resume header and summary to mirror the setting, patient population, and regulatory framework named in each specific posting you apply to.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of clinical education openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your accreditation body
Openings tied to Joint Commission, DNV, or ACEN accreditation each signal a distinct work environment and scope. Filter your search for those terms so your application lands in front of committees whose priorities already match your background.
Prepare a portfolio before final-round interviews
Most director of clinical education finalists are asked to present a sample orientation module, competency framework, or needs assessment. Having one polished artifact ready to customize shows you can execute, not just plan.
Negotiate start date around your current program cycle
If you're managing an active cohort or accreditation review, a delayed start protects your professional reputation. Raise it during the offer conversation, framing it as responsible transition rather than hesitation about the role.
Director Of Clinical Education Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of clinical educations?
The companies hiring the most director of clinical educations right now include KeystoneCare, Your Health Organization, and South College, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and South Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Large health systems and regional hospital networks account for the majority of active postings at this level.
How many director of clinical education jobs are remote?
About 25% of director of clinical education openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most clinical education work. Sub-areas most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements include curriculum development, e-learning design, and system-wide policy or competency framework roles that don't require daily floor presence.
How do you become a director of clinical education?
Start by earning a master's degree in nursing, health education, or a related clinical field, then build several years of hands-on experience as a clinical educator or staff development specialist. Obtain a relevant credential such as the Certified Nurse Educator designation to strengthen your candidacy. Progressively take on program leadership, accreditation preparation, or department-wide curriculum ownership before applying at the director level.
Can you get a director of clinical education job without direct leadership experience?
It's uncommon but possible if you've led large-scale projects such as an EHR rollout, a simulation lab launch, or a system-wide onboarding redesign, even without a formal management title. Emphasize the scope of staff you educated, budget you managed, or cross-departmental committees you chaired. Some smaller facilities and federally qualified health centers will consider strong senior educators who can demonstrate readiness to own the full function.
What does the director of clinical education interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to four rounds. An initial phone screen with HR is followed by a panel interview with nursing leadership, clinical educators, and sometimes frontline staff. Most organizations then ask finalists to deliver a presentation, a sample in-service, or a thirty-to-sixty-day onboarding plan. A final conversation with the CNO or VP of Patient Care Services is common before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to director of clinical education jobs?
You can find and apply to director of clinical education jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from health systems, hospitals, academic medical centers, and clinical training organizations across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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