Nursing Simulation Coordinator

The Truman State University nursing program invites applications for a full-time tenure-track or non-tenure-track nurse faculty position to teach students in the Nursing Simulation Center.  The role involves teaching clinical simulation to undergraduate nursing students in Assessment and Fundamentals, Adult Health, Pediatrics, Maternal/Neonatal, and Critical Care nursing. Responsibilities include equipment inventory management, coordinating the planning, preparation/maintenance of simulation equipment, and design of simulation and clinical lab experiences based on evidence-based practice guidelines.  The Simulation Coordinator will work with the nursing faculty to develop simulation scenarios/curricula to bring nursing simulation-based activities that reflect the identified AACN practice-ready competency-based behaviors.  The Simulation Coordinator will work collaboratively with faculty and students in the teaching of clinical skills and providing feedback on performance. The educator will create a lab environment that replicates real clinical settings, promotes active learning and problem-solving skills, critical thinking, effective communication, and the development of the skills and confidence needed to deliver safe patient care.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid State of Missouri Professional Nurse License
• Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution
• Recent classroom or clinical teaching experience
• Five (5) years of experience in clinical nursing practice
• BLS certified
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Experience with Simulation technologies (Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Hi- fidelity simulators, monitors)
• Proficient in computer/simulation software and/or computer/audio/video training
• Applicants seeking tenure-track will be required to submit the following:
  • Philosophy of research
  • Research plan associated with the position
  • Demonstration of ability to conduct research and scholarly work that can lead to publication and/or presentation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral Degree (Earned or In Progress)
• Three (3) years of recent teaching experience in simulation technology, standardized patient training, and/or related experience in an education/training environment.
• Supervisory experience of students and other assistive personnel.
• Experience in development and coordination of educational programs.
• Acute care experience.
• Experience with Brightspace and other educational platforms.
• Simulation certification (CHSE, INACSL/ISEP)