Assistant Professor- Nursing/Director of Clinical Simulation

The Director of Clinical Simulation for the School of Health Sciences will lead and manage the clinical simulation program while teaching in the Nursing program and will hold the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing, based on prior experience.

Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to teaching students in a liberal arts setting. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student recruitment, maintaining a program of active student engagement, meaningful participation in the life of the School of Health Sciences and Barton College, and a commitment to active contributions in the profession. These contributions may include mentoring of student projects, development of pedagogy that engages students and fosters deep learning and applying simulation to real-world clinical scenarios.

Essential Functions

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the Clinical Simulation program, including lab operations, equipment maintenance, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Teach coursework in the Nursing program, with a focus on simulation-based education.
• Sustain currency and relevancy through professional engagement and industry partnerships.
• Develop, implement, assess, and refine simulation scenarios aligned with nursing curricula and accreditation standards.
• Mentor and advise faculty on simulation pedagogy and best practices.
• Collaborate with Nursing and Health Science faculty to integrate simulation into clinical and didactic courses.
• Support student recruitment including participation at on-campus open houses and development of program promotion materials.
• Maintain currency in simulation standards through professional engagement, development, and clinical partnerships.
• Display strong communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to working with students and colleagues of diverse backgrounds.