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Director of Pre-licensure Nursing Clinical Education Job Summary: The Assistant Director for Simulation is a Boston-based, 12-month Contract Faculty leadership position. The University employs this individual who reports to the Director of Pre-Licensure Nursing Clinical Education (on-site and off-site). The Assistant Director is responsible for the supervision of the Simmons University School of Nursing (SON) Simulation Center. The Assistant Director provides clinical, educational, and technical expertise in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the human patient simulation initiative. Responsible for working with faculty, staff, and students to ensure the highest quality simulation learning activities are integrated and implemented across SON programs. The Assistant Director will have administrative and teaching responsibilities. Collaborating with the Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Administrator, Director of Pre-licensure Nursing Clinical Education, Simulation team, and faculty, the Assistant Director ensures academic rigor and curricular alignment of the simulation programs. The Assistant Director also collaborates with graduate nursing leadership to plan and support campus-based simulation activities across the graduate SON programs of study. The Assistant Director will work to ensure that the needs of current and prospective students are aligned with the overall mission of the SON, applicable standards of best practice, and the standards of the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The Assistant Director will serve as an expert in simulation-based education. Responsibilities Mentor and support nursing faculty in their role in the Simulation Center and collaborate with SON leaders to develop simulation scenarios and ensure that simulation education requirements are aligned with accreditation requirements and program outcomes. Work collaboratively with faculty to ensure effective progressive scaffolding of simulated learning experiences. Maintain proficiency in existing and emerging trends in simulation and virtual reality in healthcare education, including theory, design, and implementation through networking, literature review, evaluating new methods and material, and professional development opportunities. Monitor and maintain academic policies within the SON and the simulation program. Review, evaluate, and recommend simulation offerings in collaboration with the Dean, Associate Dean, Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Administrator, Program Directors, coordinators, and faculty. Promote the development of interdisciplinary simulation curricula and research. Collaborate with the Simulation Educator in coordinating and leading faculty mentoring and faculty development programs in simulation. Oversee adherence to professional standards and best practices, in consultation with the Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Administrator, Director of Pre-Licensure Nursing Clinical Education, and faculty. In consultation with the Dean, Associate Dean, Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Administrator, and Director of Pre-Licensure Nursing Clinical Education, ensure that requirements for SON accreditation are being met. Participate in SON accreditation and/or Board approval activities. Participate in undergraduate and graduate nursing program evaluation plans. Administrative Responsibilities Implement a strategic plan for the Simulation Center that links to the mission, goals, and objectives of the programs and sustainability in consultation with the Dean, Associate Dean, Graduate School of Nursing Chair, Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Administrator, Director of Pre-Licensure Nursing Clinical Education, Program Directors, faculty, and staff in the SON. In collaboration with the Dean, Associate Dean, Graduate School of Nursing Chair, Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Administrator, Director of Pre-Licensure Nursing Clinical Education, Operations Director, and Simulation team, plan for new revenue innovations using the Simulation Center. Implement policies, procedures, and protocols consistent with the mission, goals, and objectives of the Center and the SON, support strategic decision-making, and ensure safe and effective operations. Oversee the use and operations of the Simulation Center resources, including simulation and lab space, equipment, and personnel. Develop staffing and scheduling models to optimize utilization of simulation assets, in collaboration with the Director of Pre-Licensure Nursing Clinical Education. Analyze processes, work operations, quality records, and other data sources to identify opportunities for improvement and challenges to achieving outcomes; collaboratively develop solutions. Work with the Dean, Associate Dean, Graduate School of Nursing Chair, Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Administrator, Director of Pre-Licensure Nursing Clinical Education, and Operations Director to identify intermediate and long-term budget needs that include forecasting staff, equipment procurement, hardware and software replacement cycles, and other resources. Provide leadership with technology innovation and applications for patient simulation systems and support technology. Implement strategic planning to secure future accreditation of the Simulation Center. Assist in recruitment, hiring, supervision, and evaluation of simulation personnel in consultation with the Dean, Associate Dean, Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Administrator, and Director of Pre-Licensure Nursing Clinical Education. Management Responsibilities, Including Student-Facing Serve as a resource to liaise with external partners, Student Affairs, Accessibility Services, Office of Advising, Career Education Center, faculty, and students. Assist with resolving complex student issues. Participate in School-wide strategic planning as well as that of the Simulation Center. Develop strong campus and community partnerships. Provide visionary leadership for the simulation program and grant-funded educational initiatives and partnerships. Participate in recruitment and admissions of students. Faculty Management Role Oversee the Simulation Center (includes Skills and Health Assessment labs) faculty and staff hiring processes in collaboration with the Operations Director, Director of Pre-Licensure Nursing Clinical Education, Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Administrator, Associate Dean, Dean, HR, and the Provost’s Office. In concert with the Director of Pre-Licensure Nursing Clinical Education, the Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Administrator, the Associate Dean, and the Dean, manage and coordinate the simulation faculty and staff review processes. Work with the academic leadership team in relation to sensitive faculty dismissal processes when necessary. Advocate for equitable allocation of capital resources required to support faculty scholarship and student learning objectives consistent with professional standards and best practices. Provide leadership and promote professional simulation development within the faculty. Teaching Responsibilities This position carries simulation teaching responsibilities. The Director will have teaching responsibilities spread throughout the 12-month contract period as determined by the Dean, based on the program needs. Other Duties Other responsibilities as determined by the Director of Pre-Licensure Nursing Clinical Education, Chair of Graduate School of Nursing, Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Administrator, Associate Dean, or Dean. Qualifications/Skills Master’s degree in Nursing and a minimum of 5 years of clinical patient experience required. Terminal degree (PhD, DNP, DNSc) preferred. A demonstrated track record of success in leading and building educational projects or programs. 5 years of direct job-related experience such as experience in program coordination, simulation development, virtual simulation scenario development, and/or interprofessional simulation practice experience. Ability to build and manage budgets. Strong and effective communicator. Ability to motivate and build consensus among faculty. Ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues to strengthen, coordinate, integrate, and implement the goals established by the SON. Terms of Service:
The Assistant Director for Simulation is a 12-Month Contract faculty role with administrative and teaching responsibilities. This is a Boston-based on-campus position. Required Application Materials:
To apply, please submit a cover letter (including the title of the position for which you are applying), a CV, a teaching statement, and a leadership philosophy.
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Assistant Director for Simulation
role at
Simmons University Title:
Assistant Director for Simulation Supervisor:
Director of Pre-licensure Nursing Clinical Education Job Summary: The Assistant Director for Simulation is a Boston-based, 12-month Contract Faculty leadership position. The University employs this individual who reports to the Director of Pre-Licensure Nursing Clinical Education (on-site and off-site). The Assistant Director is responsible for the supervision of the Simmons University School of Nursing (SON) Simulation Center. The Assistant Director provides clinical, educational, and technical expertise in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the human patient simulation initiative. Responsible for working with faculty, staff, and students to ensure the highest quality simulation learning activities are integrated and implemented across SON programs. The Assistant Director will have administrative and teaching responsibilities. Collaborating with the Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Administrator, Director of Pre-licensure Nursing Clinical Education, Simulation team, and faculty, the Assistant Director ensures academic rigor and curricular alignment of the simulation programs. The Assistant Director also collaborates with graduate nursing leadership to plan and support campus-based simulation activities across the graduate SON programs of study. The Assistant Director will work to ensure that the needs of current and prospective students are aligned with the overall mission of the SON, applicable standards of best practice, and the standards of the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The Assistant Director will serve as an expert in simulation-based education. Responsibilities Mentor and support nursing faculty in their role in the Simulation Center and collaborate with SON leaders to develop simulation scenarios and ensure that simulation education requirements are aligned with accreditation requirements and program outcomes. Work collaboratively with faculty to ensure effective progressive scaffolding of simulated learning experiences. Maintain proficiency in existing and emerging trends in simulation and virtual reality in healthcare education, including theory, design, and implementation through networking, literature review, evaluating new methods and material, and professional development opportunities. Monitor and maintain academic policies within the SON and the simulation program. Review, evaluate, and recommend simulation offerings in collaboration with the Dean, Associate Dean, Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Administrator, Program Directors, coordinators, and faculty. Promote the development of interdisciplinary simulation curricula and research. Collaborate with the Simulation Educator in coordinating and leading faculty mentoring and faculty development programs in simulation. Oversee adherence to professional standards and best practices, in consultation with the Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Administrator, Director of Pre-Licensure Nursing Clinical Education, and faculty. In consultation with the Dean, Associate Dean, Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Administrator, and Director of Pre-Licensure Nursing Clinical Education, ensure that requirements for SON accreditation are being met. Participate in SON accreditation and/or Board approval activities. Participate in undergraduate and graduate nursing program evaluation plans. Administrative Responsibilities Implement a strategic plan for the Simulation Center that links to the mission, goals, and objectives of the programs and sustainability in consultation with the Dean, Associate Dean, Graduate School of Nursing Chair, Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Administrator, Director of Pre-Licensure Nursing Clinical Education, Program Directors, faculty, and staff in the SON. In collaboration with the Dean, Associate Dean, Graduate School of Nursing Chair, Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Administrator, Director of Pre-Licensure Nursing Clinical Education, Operations Director, and Simulation team, plan for new revenue innovations using the Simulation Center. Implement policies, procedures, and protocols consistent with the mission, goals, and objectives of the Center and the SON, support strategic decision-making, and ensure safe and effective operations. Oversee the use and operations of the Simulation Center resources, including simulation and lab space, equipment, and personnel. Develop staffing and scheduling models to optimize utilization of simulation assets, in collaboration with the Director of Pre-Licensure Nursing Clinical Education. Analyze processes, work operations, quality records, and other data sources to identify opportunities for improvement and challenges to achieving outcomes; collaboratively develop solutions. Work with the Dean, Associate Dean, Graduate School of Nursing Chair, Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Administrator, Director of Pre-Licensure Nursing Clinical Education, and Operations Director to identify intermediate and long-term budget needs that include forecasting staff, equipment procurement, hardware and software replacement cycles, and other resources. Provide leadership with technology innovation and applications for patient simulation systems and support technology. Implement strategic planning to secure future accreditation of the Simulation Center. Assist in recruitment, hiring, supervision, and evaluation of simulation personnel in consultation with the Dean, Associate Dean, Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Administrator, and Director of Pre-Licensure Nursing Clinical Education. Management Responsibilities, Including Student-Facing Serve as a resource to liaise with external partners, Student Affairs, Accessibility Services, Office of Advising, Career Education Center, faculty, and students. Assist with resolving complex student issues. Participate in School-wide strategic planning as well as that of the Simulation Center. Develop strong campus and community partnerships. Provide visionary leadership for the simulation program and grant-funded educational initiatives and partnerships. Participate in recruitment and admissions of students. Faculty Management Role Oversee the Simulation Center (includes Skills and Health Assessment labs) faculty and staff hiring processes in collaboration with the Operations Director, Director of Pre-Licensure Nursing Clinical Education, Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Administrator, Associate Dean, Dean, HR, and the Provost’s Office. In concert with the Director of Pre-Licensure Nursing Clinical Education, the Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Administrator, the Associate Dean, and the Dean, manage and coordinate the simulation faculty and staff review processes. Work with the academic leadership team in relation to sensitive faculty dismissal processes when necessary. Advocate for equitable allocation of capital resources required to support faculty scholarship and student learning objectives consistent with professional standards and best practices. Provide leadership and promote professional simulation development within the faculty. Teaching Responsibilities This position carries simulation teaching responsibilities. The Director will have teaching responsibilities spread throughout the 12-month contract period as determined by the Dean, based on the program needs. Other Duties Other responsibilities as determined by the Director of Pre-Licensure Nursing Clinical Education, Chair of Graduate School of Nursing, Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Administrator, Associate Dean, or Dean. Qualifications/Skills Master’s degree in Nursing and a minimum of 5 years of clinical patient experience required. Terminal degree (PhD, DNP, DNSc) preferred. A demonstrated track record of success in leading and building educational projects or programs. 5 years of direct job-related experience such as experience in program coordination, simulation development, virtual simulation scenario development, and/or interprofessional simulation practice experience. Ability to build and manage budgets. Strong and effective communicator. Ability to motivate and build consensus among faculty. Ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues to strengthen, coordinate, integrate, and implement the goals established by the SON. Terms of Service:
The Assistant Director for Simulation is a 12-Month Contract faculty role with administrative and teaching responsibilities. This is a Boston-based on-campus position. Required Application Materials:
To apply, please submit a cover letter (including the title of the position for which you are applying), a CV, a teaching statement, and a leadership philosophy.
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