Director of Clinical Education (DCE) FNP tracks

Position Description

Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences at Mary Baldwin University invites applications for the Director of Clinical Education beginning in August 2025.

The Director of Clinical Education (DCE) is a practicing, licensed, nurse practitioner who, in collaboration with the FNP Program Director, has the responsibility of overseeing clinical education and student clinical placement for the MSN, DNP and Post-MSN Certification Programs’ Family Nurse Practitioner tracks.

Consistent with the mission and values of the institution, this position requires a commitment to a culture that promotes equity and inclusion. Therefore, applicants are expected to emphasize equity and inclusion in their interactions with students, staff, faculty, and community at large.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Nursing (PhD or DNP) from an accredited institution preferred; master’s degree in nursing (MSN) with significant experience may be considered. Additionally, must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) as a Family Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Candidate must have at least 3 years of clinical practice experience as a family nurse practitioner.
• Commitment to learner-centered education, innovative educational models, and readiness to participate in interprofessional educational opportunities.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in various Learning Management Systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with, or understanding of, online/distance-mediated educational learning and teaching, including use of learning technologies.
• Experience with simulation technology and curriculum development for simulation experiences.
• Prior didactic teaching experiences. Teaching experience in a Family Nurse Practitioner program is preferred.
• Clinical education

About Mary Baldwin University

Founded in 1842, Mary Baldwin University has a proud legacy of innovating to best serve our students as the world changes.

MBU is a small, coeducational university offering a range of degrees from bachelor to doctoral. We serve a diverse student population on our historic Staunton campus in the heart of downtown Staunton, Virginia, Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences in nearby Fishersville, and online.

MBU offers unique opportunities for our students to become leaders in the classroom, community, workplace, and in their own lives.

About Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences

Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences (MDCHS) was opened in 2014, with the intention of addressing health care workforce needs and the complex health issues of the region. The college accomplishes this through clinically focused professional programs in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistants programs that concentrate on addressing regional health care needs. We believe that community health issues are best solved by professionals who value interprofessional collaboration and thrive in a culture that embraces inclusivity and equitable access to health care. Our vision is to be recognized as the primary regional partner to develop community-oriented interventions for the education of and provision of services to the public, thereby improving health and life outcomes.

Application Process

Mary Baldwin University is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff, and faculty. The university does not discriminate on the basis sex, gender, nor does the university discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, color, age, disability, religion, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

All correspondence relating to the position of Director of Clinical Education (DCE) FNP tracks should be directed, in confidence, to:

Tara Miller, Director of Operations for Murphy Deming at twmiller@marybaldwin.edu.

Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences 100 Baldwin Blvd., Fishersville VA 22939

A completed application should include the following:

1. Cover Letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position including a statement that reflects your commitment towards supporting a culture of Equity and Inclusion Excellence.
2. Updated CV;
3. Three (3) professional references with contact information, title, institutional affiliation, email address and direct phone numbers. (No references will be contacted without written permission from the candidate.)

Applications received by July 10, 2025, will receive priority consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.