College of Nursing Simulation Center Faculty Positions
Join the University of Utah College of Nursing (CON) as a full-time or part-time Career-line faculty member to collaborate in teaching, curricular development, and integration of simulation pedagogy.
Responsibilities
- Develop curriculum and facilitate simulation scenarios using Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice (HSSBP).
- Contribute to developing and implementing a mentoring process for simulation faculty facilitators and simulation educators.
- Collaborate with University of Utah Hospital simulation educators to develop and maintain supportive relationships among faculty and staff.
- Assist in creating and reviewing simulation scenarios and programs to ensure alignment with HSSBP and national accreditation standards.
- Work closely with the Executive Director of Simulation to maintain simulation operations, including staffing, equipment, and supplies.
- Teach a clinical group one day per week (classroom and simulation center) and collaborate to prepare weekly lab set-up guides for the undergraduate Foundations of Clinical Nursing course.
- Develop and teach skills practice labs for undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Develop and lead community outreach activities (summer camp, high school tours, etc.).
- Provide ongoing feedback for program and curriculum development.
- Assist in selecting, supervising, and evaluating simulation faculty facilitators.
- Participate on CON committees and in professional activities/service.
- Develop clinically focused scholarship for long-term retention and career advancement.
Requirements
- Graduation from a regionally accredited nursing program.
- Master’s degree in nursing or related field (required).
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Education (EdD), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or enrollment in a PhD, EdD, or DNP program (preferred).
- Relevant healthcare experience.
- Expertise in clinical simulation: experience and/or certification as Healthcare Simulation Educator (from Society for Simulation in Healthcare) or eligibility for certification within one year of hire.
- Experience facilitating high-quality simulation scenarios using HSSBP.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with healthcare and academic teams.
- Ability to work independently to complete projects.
- Hold or be eligible for a Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in Utah.
Work is performed on campus at the Annette Poulson Cumming Building.
About the College of Nursing
The College of Nursing is an integral part of University of Utah Health, committed to working together to serve the people of Utah and beyond by continually improving individual and community health and quality of life. We strive for excellence in education, research, and clinical care, with each mission vital to our overall success. Comprehensiveness, independent inquiry, and collegiality form the fabric of everyday life for faculty and students.
About the University of Utah
The University of Utah is a Big 12 institution located in Salt Lake City, nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains.