College of Nursing Simulation Center Faculty Positions

About the role

The University of Utah College of Nursing seeks full‑time and part‑time faculty members (Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor – Clinical) to collaborate in teaching, curricular development, and integration of simulation pedagogy. The position is based on campus at the Annette Poulson Cumming Building.

Responsibilities

• Use simulation to provide high‑quality learning experiences to undergraduate and graduate nursing students.
• Organize, facilitate and evaluate simulation events and programs for undergraduate and graduate students.
• 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.
• Work closely with lead faculty of undergraduate Foundations of Clinical Nursing course; teach a clinical group one day per week (classroom and simulation center) and collaborate to prepare weekly lab set‑up guides.
• Develop and teach skills practice labs for undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Develop and lead community outreach activities (summer camp, HS tours, etc.).
• Provide ongoing feedback for program and curriculum development.
• Assist in selecting, supervising, and evaluating simulation faculty facilitators.
• Participate on CON committees and engage in professional activities/service.
• Develop clinically focused scholarship (expectation for long‑term retention and career advancement).

Qualifications

• Graduation from a regionally accredited nursing program (required).
• 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).
• Current or eligible Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in Utah.
• Relevant health care 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 health care and academic teams.
• Ability to work independently to complete projects.