Director of Interprofessional Simulation and Emerging Technology, Associate/Full Professor

About the role

The Marieb College of Health & Human Services (MCHHS) at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) invites applications for a faculty member to join the college as the Director of Interprofessional Simulation and Emerging Technology. This individual will serve as the leader for innovative strategies for digital and immersive learning across all academic units, fostering Interprofessional Education (IPE), and will lead scholarship activities around innovative technologies. The Director will lead faculty and staff through pedagogical activities including simulation and virtual reality, coordinate research on the effectiveness of these technologies in enhancing student learning, and oversee approximately 1500 sq ft of simulation space. With a new building (AB 10) in the planning phase and support from the college’s largest benefactor, the Director will help invest in interprofessional simulation and the exploration and implementation of emerging technologies across all MCHHS disciplines. All faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs, committed to innovative instruction and improved student learning, and engaged in peer-reviewed scholarship and service to the college, university, and community.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all administrative operations of the Simulation Center, including financial management, budget planning and execution, human resources, academic resources, space utilization, and operational needs.
• Provides strategic leadership and management oversight for the Simulation Center, including strategic alignment, long-term planning, mission and vision development, and implementation of organizational priorities.
• Serves as the primary decision-maker within the scope of responsibility and exercises independent judgment in consultation with the Dean and in accordance with university policies and procedures.
• Directs and supervises Simulation Center staff; establishes performance expectations, accountability measures, and operational priorities; and exercises appropriate authority regarding employee performance, disciplinary actions, suspensions, and dismissals.
• Fosters interprofessional collaboration in teaching and learning and leads the development of goals and measurable outcomes for interprofessional simulation experiences across the MCHHS.
• Evaluates staffing needs and collaborates with departments and entities across the college to optimize resources, strengthen educational experiences, and minimize duplication and redundancy.
• Evaluates and advances existing and emerging simulation technologies and innovative teaching methodologies to support high-quality, current, and effective teaching and learning.
• Promotes interprofessional research and scholarship related to simulation, innovative technologies, and educational practices.
• Identifies and develops alternative revenue opportunities, including grants and external partnerships, to support the continued growth and sustainability of the Simulation Center.
• Monitors Center activities, outcomes, and stakeholder needs to identify opportunities for improvement and implement changes that support evolving educational and organizational priorities.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution in a health-related discipline.
• Certified in simulation through Society for Simulation in Healthcare Certification Council.
• Experience in academic leadership or supervisory roles, such as Program Coordinator/Director, Department Chair, or other relevant leadership positions.
• Current rank of Associate or Full Professor, or a record of academic and professional achievement that meets the qualifications for appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional master’s degree/certification(s) in education and pedagogy.
• Experience teaching courses relevant to aging/gerontology.
• Established research agenda with evidence of extramural funding.
• Demonstrated record on simulation research.
• Experience with Interprofessional Education (IPE).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of established skill competency, based on the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) and Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) guidelines and standards.
• Knowledge of Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice™.
• Ability to provide effective leadership by delegating authority and decision-making responsibilities, fostering professional growth, strengthening team performance, and advancing organizational priorities.
• Ability to engage productively with faculty across disciplines.
• Skills in working in a rapidly developing regional comprehensive university with a focus on creating a student-learning environment among various academic disciplines.
• Ability to successfully develop relationships and interact with external university constituents in construction, business, and technology and to establish relationships internally.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor and coach faculty and students, and participate in regional/national seminars, workshops and committees.
• Ability to lead continuing education programs.
• Ability to deal effectively with a various range of learners and to use information technology as a pedagogical and professional tool.
• Ability to collaborate both within and outside of the university in the development and delivery of instruction.
• Ability to collaborate with other faculty to develop a shared vision of the future.
• Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity.
• Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams.

Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectations

• Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open to feedback and new ideas.
• Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
• Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.