Professor of Practice - Nursing

About the role

Hood College is seeking a full-time (10-month) professor of practice in nursing who will also serve as director of the school’s simulation program.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the simulation center: scheduling, equipment maintenance, inventory management, room configuration, and safety protocols.
• Manage relationships with vendors, service contracts, and technology upgrades (high fidelity mannequins, Task Trainers, AV/IT systems, simulation software, and LMS integrations).
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, privacy regulations, and safety standards.
• Develop and monitor program metrics (e.g., student performance, confidence, clinical judgment, and patient safety outcomes).
• Lead or support research initiatives, program evaluation, and dissemination of results through conferences and peer-reviewed publications.
• Prepare reports for accreditation bodies and department leadership.
• Develop and manage the simulation program budget; authorize purchases; optimize resource utilization.
• Supervise simulation staff, technicians, and instructional designers; delegate responsibilities; support performance reviews.
• Promote student placement opportunities for simulation-based learning experiences in real-world settings, when appropriate.
• Lead quality assurance activities, risk assessment, and process improvement initiatives.
• Align simulation activities with national standards and evolving best practices in nursing education.
• Demonstrate an ability/potential for quality teaching.
• Teach 12 credits in nursing (per semester).
• Plan courses, write syllabi and design assignments for each course to meet Hood College and departmental curriculum requirements and assessment needs, utilizing a variety of teaching techniques.
• Supervise class activities, on topics appropriate to the course material.
• Critique performance on various assignments to measure the quality of learning, to facilitate skill building, to challenge students’ assumptions, and to reinforce concepts, which must include practical application of new skills.
• Maintain weekly office hours, be available before and after class and be in contact with students as appropriate.
• Provide appropriate documentation of grades to students and department as appropriate.
• Utilize digital and electronic platforms such as Blackboard and Chalk & Wire in instruction, record-keeping, and data collection.

Qualifications

• MSN in Nursing.
• Preferred: Doctorate (DNP, PhD, or other terminal degree) or doctoral candidacy with relevant leadership/education experience. If PhD is not in nursing, must have an MSN.
• Current RN license is good standing in Maryland.
• Certification in simulation education is strongly preferred (e.g., Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator [CHSE] or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in nursing education, with at least 3 years in simulation or a dedicated simulation center environment.
• Demonstrated leadership/management experience, including program development in line with program essentials.

Professional Development and Planning

• Engage in ongoing professional development in the field, as well as in teaching/pedagogy within the area of simulation and area of expertise.
• Advising students in the nursing program.

Travel

(Not applicable)

Compensation

The salary for this position ranges from $76,500 to $85,000 depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, training, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation for work completed beyond the minimum contracted teaching load may be provided. Hood College offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefits.