Simulation and VR Center Director

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Simulation and Virtual Reality Center Director is responsible for managing, guiding, and scheduling daily operations, staff, and simulations/VR in the simulation lab and virtual reality center to include undergraduate nursing, graduate nursing, non-traditional and other inter-professionals at the Concordia University campus, as well as community partners.

• Supervises and oversees the simulation specialist staff, including scheduling, role performance, assessment, and hiring as appropriate.
• Directs the simulation/VR team as to Simulation and VR capabilities within the SON simulation/VR learning experiences.
• Manage annual budget to include a 5-year plan for the capital budget to report to the Dean of Nursing.
• Manage staffing needs in the lab space and education requirements.
• Maintains adequate equipment / supplies appropriate for student simulation experiences.
• Assists in maintaining simulators and other equipment per manufacturer's guidelines and established lab guidelines.
• Maintain competency in using audio/visual equipment and simulation / VR software.
• Works directly with nursing school directors and faculty to plan, create, and ensure successful completion of competencies within simulation and VR experiences.
• Supports scholarly, professional, and academic initiatives by working collaboratively with directors and faculty to integrate simulation activities into the curriculum.
• Assists directors and faculty with planning and developing simulation activities reviewing content with faculty for fit with simulation activities.
• Pursues opportunities for interprofessional learning and collaborative partnerships with other schools within the University and with community partners.
• Continues education in simulation and virtual reality use in education through Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice (HSSBP).
• Presents matters of concern to the Dean of the School of Nursing.
• Co-ordinates the simulation / VR laboratory schedules for traditional undergraduate nursing, graduate nursing, satellite programs, and inter-professional throughout the CUW campus.
• Maintains nursing's governing bodies templates / content for each simulation experience and the nature & staffing needed for each activity.
• Provides HSSBP to students through pre-brief, simulation, debrief activities.
• Communicates student concerns or questions to course faculty or clinical faculty as appropriate.
• Attends appropriate nursing and school wide meetings and events.

• Knowledge and skill using appropriate software including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Access and Word, and ongoing AI literacy as dictated by the University.
• Excellent organizational abilities, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain a schedule / budget.
• Maintains current knowledge of clinical practice within Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice.
• Maintains current knowledge of advances in the use of simulation and virtual reality.
• Certifications through International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) Standards.
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS).

Concordia University is committed to preparing students for lives of service, leadership, and professional excellence within a Christian framework. The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate an understanding of and appreciation for Concordia University's Christian mission and values.
• Support the integration of faith, ethics, and service into nursing education and leadership.
• Model professional integrity, compassion, and respect consistent with Christian principles.
• Contribute positively to a faith-based academic community dedicated to educating the whole person-mind, body, and spirit.

• Current licensure and registration to practice professional nursing in the State of Wisconsin.
• Master of Science degree in Nursing Education.
• Demonstrated evidence of teaching experience in baccalaureate and/or higher degree programs.
• Simulation and/or VR experience preferred.
• Active member of International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) preferred.

This is a full-time, exempt (salary) faculty position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Academic rank as designated by the President. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental…