Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing
Full-time, non-tenure track 10-month clinical faculty appointment at the rank of Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor.
About the Role
The Department of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CNHS) at the University of Vermont seeks a clinical faculty member to serve as the Department of Nursing Director of Simulation Education. 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, while contributing to the teaching mission of the department.
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.
Requirements
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing education program required.
- Doctorate in Nursing with an emphasis in simulation preferred (PhD or DNP).
- 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 University
Established in 1791, the University of Vermont is a nationally recognized public research university combining close faculty–student engagement with the resources of a comprehensive research institution. UVM is known for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, with a longstanding commitment to social justice, sustainability, and inclusive excellence.
About the College
The College of Nursing and Health Sciences serves approximately 1,200 students across undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing interprofessional education, clinical excellence, and educational innovation. The College integrates experiential learning, simulation-based education, community engagement, and emerging technologies to prepare students for the evolving healthcare landscape.
About the Department
The Department of Nursing includes approximately 40 full-time and 40 part-time clinical faculty educating over 500 undergraduate and 100 graduate students. Academic programs include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Direct Entry Master’s program, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.
About the Community
The University of Vermont is located in Burlington, Vermont, a small city consistently ranked among the best in the U.S. for quality of life. Situated on Lake Champlain between the Green Mountains and the Adirondacks, Burlington offers natural beauty, cultural vibrancy, and a strong commitment to sustainability and social justice.
Pay
Anticipated pay range: $80,236 – $96,000.
Effective date of appointment: August 24, 2026.