Pacific College is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the onsite part-time position of Director of Clinical Education & Compliance at our Chicago campus. This role is scheduled for 16 hours per week.
Position Overview:
The Director of Clinical Education & Compliance provides academic leadership, clinical oversight, and regulatory governance for the College’s teaching clinic(s). This role ensures high-quality clinical education, appropriate faculty supervision, student development, and full compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
This position serves as the College authority for clinical standards, compliance, and quality assurance within the clinic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Education & Faculty Leadership
- Lead all clinical education activities within the teaching clinic
- Hire, onboard, train, and evaluate clinic faculty and supervisors
- Ensure alignment between clinic operations and academic program objectives
- Support student learning, evaluation, and professional development
Compliance, Risk & Quality Assurance
- Serve as institutional lead for HIPAA, OSHA, and applicable clinical regulations
- Oversee malpractice coverage for faculty and students
- Develop, maintain, and update clinic policies and manuals
- Lead or participate in quality assurance and compliance committees
Student & Academic Collaboration
- Coordinate with academic leadership on student schedules and placements
- Monitor student attendance and clinic participation requirements
- Conduct clinic orientations and academic presentations
Clinical Partnerships & Institutional Representation
- Develop and maintain off-site clinical partnerships
- Ensure external sites meet educational and regulatory standards
- Represent the College in professional and community settings
Reporting Relationship:
- Reports to: Campus Director
- Supervises: Clinic supervisors and students
- Works closely with: Clinic Operations Manager and Clinic Office Manager
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s or higher-level degree required
- Active clinical license as required by state law
- Minimum 5 years of licensed clinical experience
- Experience in clinical education, faculty supervision, or academic healthcare leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree
- Experience with accreditation, quality assurance, or regulatory audits
Application Instructions: To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Dave Frech, at [email protected]. The application deadline is April 10, 2026.
Salary Expectations: Approximately $40.00-$50.00 per hour.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of the job in a typical office/workstation situation. Able to work sitting or standing at desk and operating a computer using a keyboard and reading information on a monitor.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We offer the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of holistic, caring professionals. We are committed to creating a diverse community of faculty, staff, and students. Pacific College of Health and Science is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants are considered based on their qualifications for the position.
Pacific College of Health and Science is one of the oldest and largest accredited institutions training professionals in integrative and traditional Chinese medicine to include acupuncture, holistic nursing, massage therapy, and herbal medicine. Founded in 1986, Pacific College is home to beautiful campuses and busy clinics in New York, San Diego, and Chicago and a rapidly growing online division. Pacific College features an esteemed faculty with over 200 faculty members from around the globe, many of whom conduct ongoing research and educate approximately 1,700 students every year.