Director of Simulation Laboratory / Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor Rank Nurse Faculty

About the role

The St. David’s School of Nursing at Texas State University is seeking a full-time faculty member at the Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor level, who will also serve as Director of our Simulation Laboratory, with a nine-month teaching appointment and required summer contract. The primary focus of this role is based in Round Rock, with approximately 10% travel to our San Marcos location to engage with and support our satellite simulation lab. University mileage reimbursement is available for pre-approved, simulation-specific operational activities between campuses.

Responsibilities

This key role in our School of Nursing will be responsible for the strategic direction, operational management, and coordination of student learning experiences within the clinical simulation laboratories. This role encompasses ensuring a high-quality, effective, and interprofessional learning environment that aligns with best practices in simulation education.

• Develop, manage, and maintain the budget for all clinical simulation laboratory operational expenses.
• Ensure all simulation laboratories are adequately equipped, functional, and maintained for optimal student and faculty use.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a dedicated team of simulation technicians and support staff to ensure efficient operations and high-quality performance.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive inventory of simulation supplies and equipment, including a proactive maintenance schedule for all equipment.
• Develop and manage a master schedule for the utilization of simulation laboratories by each course and individual lab space.
• Maintain a detailed file of laboratory objectives for each nursing course, outlining the nature of the simulation experience, required staffing, and the designated laboratory.
• Seek and pursue external grant funding opportunities to support the growth and advancement of the simulation laboratories and IPE initiatives.
• Actively pursue and/or maintain certification as a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) through the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH).
• Provide leadership in the pursuit of endorsement from the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL).

Faculty Support and Student Support

The Director will provide expert consultation and support to nursing faculty and students in the effective utilization of the various simulation laboratories and associated technologies. Additionally, the Director will:

• Collaborate with nursing faculty to develop, review, and maintain a comprehensive file of simulation scenarios, clinical protocols, and debriefing strategies for student practice and remediation.
• Develop and implement robust systems for evaluating and measuring student learning outcomes within simulation experiences to enhance the overall effectiveness of simulation-based education.

Representation and Interprofessional Education (IPE) Leadership

The Director will participate in the College of Health Professions Interprofessional Education (IPE) Committee, providing leadership and direction for interprofessional learning initiatives. This includes:

• Participating in developing and implementing a strategic plan for the IPE Committee in collaboration with faculty representatives from all departments and schools within the College of Health Professions and in alignment with the School of Nursing Director’s vision.
• Fostering and facilitating interprofessional learning activities and collaborative opportunities for students across various health professions.

Faculty Role

The Director will fulfill the duties and functions of a nursing faculty member, including:

• Active engagement in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate nursing courses (partial faculty appointment).
• Engaging in scholarly and creative activities, including research, publications, presentations, and other forms of professional contribution.
• Participating actively in service activities at the department, school, university, and/or professional levels.
• Engaging in ongoing continuing education activities to maintain individual professional licensure and/or certification.