Faculty - Immersive Simulation Facilitator - College of Nursing
Grand Canyon University is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University located in Phoenix, Arizona. We have launched an Accelerated BSN program in Albuquerque and are seeking a Nursing Simulation Faculty member to join our College of Nursing and Healthcare Professionals.
About the role
This position is ideal for nurses looking to transition from the clinical setting to academia. GCU provides a structured orientation plan to teach our model of scenario design, facilitation, and debriefing methodology and techniques. The Immersive Simulation Team is dedicated to delivering high-quality learner experiences through excellence in simulation pedagogy.
Responsibilities
- Serve as primary educational support for Clinical Simulation Educational Activities
- Proactively coordinate with the Director of Nursing Services to schedule activities and manage equipment and supplies
- Oversee all training processes and ensure systems and equipment meet learning outcomes
- Lead trial, validation, and evaluation processes for scenario implementation as part of the curriculum
- Orient, coordinate, and direct Simulation Technicians, actors, volunteers, and faculty prior to each scenario experience, facilitation, and debriefing
- Coordinate and assist designated faculty with video annotation, data capture, and creation of outcome tracking, results, and reports
- Ensure faculty and learners are oriented to capabilities, limitations, safety, and proper use of all simulation equipment
- Manage Clinical Simulation Educational Activity-related supplies and equipment
- Provide technical and operational support for AV systems, data collection systems, Human Patient Simulator systems, computer systems, and task trainer systems
- Provide reports or feedback to didactic faculty on student progress or outcomes
- Occasionally work evenings and weekends as required by business needs
Requirements
- Master’s degree (MSN) from a CCNE/NLNAC or ACEN accredited program
- Active, current, and unencumbered NM RN license
- Two years of related experience in healthcare, clinical healthcare education, or healthcare simulation education
- Support and uphold the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401K savings plan
- Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
- Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU-sponsored events
- Full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children receive an Education Tuition Discount Program
Schedule
Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Location
6200 Jefferson St. NE Suite 300, Albuquerque, NM
Target hire date: November 2, 2026