Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor

Position Details

The Department of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CNHS) at the University of Vermont (UVM) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track position at the rank of clinical assistant/associate professor to serve as a clinical faculty member and Department of Nursing Director of Simulation Education. In addition to contributing to the teaching mission of the department, this position provides strategic, administrative, and faculty leadership for all simulation-based education within the Department of Nursing, including low-, medium-, and high-fidelity simulation. This is a 10-month appointment.

• Responsibilities
• Teach in the undergraduate and/or graduate Nursing programs
• Provide leadership for all nursing simulation activities
• Design, implement, and evaluate simulation learning experiences aligned with curricular outcomes
• Collaborate with nursing faculty on scenario design and standardized patient training
• Serve as Department of Nursing representative on CSL Operations Team and Advisory Board
• Support faculty development in simulation pedagogy across CNHS and interprofessional partners
• Track simulation budgets and recommend new technologies and materials

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Nursing with an emphasis in simulation preferred (PhD or DNP)
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing education program required
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) credential eligibility
• Current or eligible unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Vermont
• Demonstrated expertise in simulation education and debriefing methodologies
• Experience in teaching Nursing curriculum
• Minimum of five (5) years of recent clinical nursing experience in direct patient care
• At least two consistent years of focused implementation of simulation practices, to include design, mentorship and professional development participation
• Strong interest in innovation, emerging technologies, and faculty development

About the Role

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

Benefits

The anticipated pay range for this position is $80,236 – $96,000.

Pay

The effective date of appointment is August 24, 2026, and the appointment length is 10 months, non-tenure track clinical faculty appointment.

Schedule

The rank/Title for this position will be commensurate with education and experience.

Application Process

Applications should be submitted online at www.uvmjobs.com. Application materials should include 1) a cover letter and statement of interest, 2) CV, 3) statement reflecting commitment to advancing Our Common Ground Values. Additional Required Information: Applicants must provide a minimum of three professional references. These references should collectively reflect the candidate’s performance in both academic and clinical settings.