Simulation Coordinator/Nursing Faculty

Simulation Coordinator / Nursing Faculty

Location: Salem, WV, on campus

Status: Full-time, 12 months

Workload: 40 hours/week, On-campus role

Salary: $70,000

Position Summary

The Simulation Coordinator/Faculty Member is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating simulation-based learning experiences within the School of Nursing. This role supports pre-licensure nursing programs by integrating evidence-based simulation practices, managing simulation and skills labs, ensuring operational readiness of equipment and technology, and providing teaching and clinical supervision as assigned.

The Coordinator will collaborate with the Program Director and nursing faculty to ensure simulation activities support course objectives, program outcomes, and alignment with licensure and accreditation standards. This individual also serves as a faculty member responsible for teaching, advising, assessment, and participation in governance and continuous quality improvement. The Simulation Coordinator/Faculty will report to the Dean of Nursing.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Simulation Coordination (Primary Responsibility)

• Develop, implement, and evaluate simulation scenarios using evidence-based standards (INACSL, NLN, AACN).
• Oversee the daily operations of the simulation and skills laboratories, including scheduling, equipment maintenance, and supply management.
• Maintain simulation technology, including high-fidelity mannequins, task trainers, audiovisual systems, and software platforms.
• Collaborate with course coordinators and faculty to integrate simulation into curricula and assessment plans.
• Facilitate prebriefing, simulation sessions, and debriefing using recognized best practices.
• Train and mentor faculty on simulation pedagogy and safe learning practices.
• Maintains records of all simulation activities, including, but not limited to number of students participating, the number of faculty participating, number of hospital employees participating, video release forms, and videotapes of simulation events.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and programmatic requirements related to experiential learning.

Faculty Responsibilities

• Teach didactic, lab, or clinical courses as assigned.
• Provide clinical supervision in skills labs, simulation, and on-site clinical rotations.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, evaluation, and student progression.
• Participate in curriculum development, revision, and evaluation.
• Attend School of Nursing meetings, committee work, and governance activities.
• Advise and mentor assigned students, offering academic and professional guidance.
• Engage in scholarship, faculty development, and continuing education, especially in simulation and experiential learning.

Administrative Collaboration

• Participate in program evaluation, accreditation activities, and report preparation.
• Support onboarding and mentoring of adjunct faculty teaching in skills and simulation labs.
• Assist in budget planning related to simulation supplies, technology, and equipment.
• Promote a culture of safety, professionalism, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications (WV BON-Compliant)

Education Rquirements

• Graduate degree with a major in nursing, or
• Bachelor's degree in nursing and enrollment in a graduate nursing program within one year of hire, or
• Bachelor's degree in nursing and at least 10 years of direct patient care nursing experience.

Professional Competence

• Current experience in nursing practice and nursing education demonstrating clinical and teaching competency.
• One to three years of experience in simulation with high and medium fidelity technology and simulation program operations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and technology skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body

Licensure

• Unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of West Virginia, or eligibility for WV licensure prior to employment start date.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
• Acceptable hearing (with or without a hearing aid).
• Ability to clearly communicate both orally and in writing on a telephone and on a computer for extended periods.
• Routinely requires sitting at a desk and viewing a display screen for extended periods.
• Routinely requires moderate (up to 40 pounds) lifting and carrying.
• Routinely requires walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, stooping, reaching up, twisting, and bending.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in simulation (e.g., CHSE) or willingness to obtain within 24 months.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) simulation platforms and learning management systems.

EEO Statement

As an EEO/AA employer, Salem University and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Application Process

Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and include a cover letter of interest and a current CV/Resume. All certifications and other documentation may be requested for consideration.

This job description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person in this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required for this position.

Pay: Up to $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000