Director of Nursing Simulation & Skills Lab/Faculty (Open Rank)

Company Description

Northwest Suburban College’s (NWSC) mission is to provide high-quality and affordable education, promoting individual growth and achievement, leading to scholarly pursuit and gainful employment opportunities. The College’s vision is to establish a world-class center of higher education that benefits humanity at large with the underlying values of service, compassion, and excellence.

NWSC is located in the Chicago suburbs, which is a short commute from Schaumburg. There is easy access by highway, bus, and train. NWSC is a not-for-profit education institution and offers both undergraduate and certificate programs.

We are looking for passionate and purposeful individuals who represent the full diversity of NWSC and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, identity, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community.

This position is a full-time 12-month appointment open rank faculty position commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Role Description

As the Director of Nursing Simulation & Skills Lab, you will be the architect of our experiential learning environment – designing, leading, and evolving simulation-based education that bridges the gap between classroom theory and clinical practice. Your leadership will ensure our students graduate not only with knowledge, but with the confidence, critical thinking, and clinical judgment to excel in diverse healthcare settings. In your dual role as faculty, you will inspire students through direct teaching, mentorship, and academic guidance. 

Responsibilities

·  Lead the strategic planning, development, and daily operations of the Nursing Simulation & Skills Lab.

·  Design and implement high-fidelity simulation scenarios, standardized patient experiences, and skills-

based training aligned with course objectives and accreditation standards.

·  Collaborate with nursing faculty to integrate simulation into curricula, ensuring seamless alignment with

clinical competencies and course improvement initiatives.

·  Oversee lab scheduling, equipment maintenance, and inventory management, including simulation

manikins, task trainers, and AV systems.

·  Train and mentor faculty and lab staff in simulation best practices, debriefing techniques, and emerging

technologies.

·  Evaluate student performance in lab and simulation settings, providing constructive feedback to support

growth.

·  Teach didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction utilizing evidence-based teaching strategies and

technology-enhanced learning platforms, such as Populi.

·  Participate in curriculum planning, revision, and evaluation.

·  Stay current with trends in simulation pedagogy, nursing education, and healthcare technology that

promotes student learning and growth.

·  Actively support the department, including participation in department and College committees. 

Qualifications

·  Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program, CHSE certification preferred

·  Active, unencumbered RN license in the State of Illinois

·  Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in nursing education

·  Experience leading simulation-based scenario design and debriefing.

·  Familiarity with simulation technologies (Laerdal, Gaumard, CAE, SimCapture) lab inventory

management systems, and INASCL standards.

·  Experience and knowledge in curriculum development and accreditation processes.

·  Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills. 

Compensation & Benefits

·  This position offers a budgeted salary range of $75,000 to $90,000. The pay offered to the selected

candidate will be determined based on factors including experience and qualifications, internal equity

and external market pay for comparable positions,

·  A comprehensive benefits package including: health, dental, and vision insurance.

·  Paid Time Off (Annually):

 10 PTO (Vacation) days

       5 paid holidays

 3 sick days

   2 floating holidays

·  Retirement: 401(k) participation, matching contribution after one-year waiting period.

·  Faculty development funding and institutional tuition discount at NWSC.

·  Disability and life insurance are available for employees to purchase separately. 

Required Documents

·  Curriculum Vitae

·  Unofficial College/University Transcripts (official transcripts upon hire)

·  Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

·  Teaching Philosophy

EEOC Statement

NWSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Accounts & Human Resource Associate. 

Please send the four (4) required documents to Dr. Debra Gurney, Dean of Academic & Student Affairs, Director of Nursing, at dgurney@nwsc.edu.