Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

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Full Time Faculty - 12 Month Jacksonville, FL, US

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing and Department Chair of Simulation

Department:Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences/Keigwin School of Nursing

Position Reports to (Position Title):Director of Simulation/Associate Dean of Nursing

Position Class (Exempt or Non-Exempt):Exempt

Position Type (Full Time or Part Time):Full Time

Job Summary

The Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing and Department Chair of Simulation plays a dual role in teaching and leading simulation-based education at Jacksonville University's Keigwin School of Nursing (KSON). This faculty member will be responsible for teaching in the simulation environments while managing and facilitating the daily operations of the Simulation Training and Applied Research (STAR) Center, Clinical Skills Lab, and Jacksonville University Healthcare Simulation Center (HSC).

The Chair will collaborate with faculty, staff, and community partners to ensure high-quality, evidence-based experiential learning and skill development for undergraduate and graduate nursing students. This is a full-time, 12-month position that involves in-person, classroom instruction.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Leadership & Management:

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the STAR Center, Clinical Skills Lab, and HSC in coordination with the Director.
• Supervise and mentor simulation staff and faculty when the Director is not present.
• Coordinate scheduling, resource utilization, and maintenance across all simulation facilities.
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to enhance simulation efficiency and effectiveness.
• Represent the simulation centers to internal and external stakeholders, including tours and outreach.

Simulation & Clinical Skills

Education:

• Design, implement, and evaluate simulation scenarios aligned with INACSL standards and QSEN competencies.
• Collaborate with nursing faculty to integrate simulation into curriculum and meet course objectives.
• Conduct skill demonstrations and simulation debriefings; support remediation efforts and open lab sessions.
• Facilitate simulation activities involving high-fidelity manikins and standardized patients (SPs).
• Maintain accurate records of simulation activities, course integration, and student evaluations.

Teaching & Academic Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate nursing courses in classroom, lab, hybrid, and/or online formats.
• Support student learning through advisement, NCLEX preparation, test-taking strategies, and time management.
• Evaluate student performance in simulation and lab settings using evidence-based methodologies.
• Engage in curriculum development and revision related to clinical simulation education.

Professional Engagement & Scholarship

• Participate in scholarship related to clinical practice, nursing education, and simulation pedagogy.
• Attend and present at professional conferences; maintain current knowledge in simulation technologies and best practices.
• Engage in committee work, faculty meetings, student recruitment, and other service activities.

Technology & Operations

• Work closely with Simulation Operations and IT teams to ensure proper functioning ofsimulation equipment and software.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and maintain the security, cleanliness, and safety of the lab and simulation areas.
• Ensure proper disposal of materials and compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Instruct, professionally communicate, and demonstrate nursing skills…