Simulation Facilitator

This is a 12-month, full-time, in-person position with occasional evening and weekend commitments at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), a highly selective institution consistently recognized as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation.

About the role

The Simulation Facilitator plays a key role in supporting nursing faculty and students by enhancing clinical education through simulation-based learning. Working closely with the Simulation Coordinator and faculty, this position ensures that simulation experiences align with curricular needs while maintaining the mission and philosophy of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Mentor faculty in simulation design and implementation.
• Provide hands-on instruction and facilitate simulations.
• Collaborate with faculty (as content experts) to develop and implement simulations.
• Lead summer simulation sessions for the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives such as committees, grants, and events.
• Support student learning through classroom and clinical lab instruction, evaluation, and remediation.
• Manage clinical makeup and remediation guidelines.
• Assist with student performance evaluations.
• Participate in recruitment activities, including facility tours, open houses, and accepted student events (occasional evenings and weekends).

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required.
• Clinical and classroom teaching experience in nursing.
• Working knowledge of curriculum development and assessment.
• Experience with or willingness to develop expertise in clinical simulation.
• Experience in healthcare.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and G Suite.
• Knowledge of learning management systems (LMS).

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) preferred, but willing to consider candidates who have a desire to achieve this certification.
• At least 3 years of simulation experience, including competency in simulation-based education.
• Experience in clinical and classroom nursing education with working knowledge of curriculum development and assessment.

Pay

$71,400.87 - $82,106.51 (Steps 1-4)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription plans.
• Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program.
• Employee and dependent tuition waiver and reimbursement program.
• Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, including group life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee affinity groups.
• New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.).
• Access to extensive learning opportunities.