School of Nursing Simulation Lab Educator

School of Nursing Simulation Lab Educator

The School of Nursing at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) invites applications for a Full‑Time Lecturer position in Nursing Simulation and Skills Laboratory Education with an appointment to begin January or August 2026. The educator will provide leadership and oversight of the School’s simulation laboratories to enhance student learning and support faculty in integrating simulation into nursing education across undergraduate, graduate, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs.

CSUF Nursing faculty are committed teacher/scholars/clinicians who bring research and clinical practice to life for students in classrooms, clinical settings, simulation laboratories, and individually mentored projects. The Simulation & Skills Lab Educator will provide leadership and oversight of the School's simulation laboratories to enhance student learning and support faculty in integrating simulation into nursing education. This faculty member will manage laboratory operations, lead lab staff, ensure compliance with safety and accreditation standards, and collaborate with faculty to implement evidence‑based simulation and skills training that reflects current nursing practice.

Teaching responsibilities may include assigned course units within simulation, skills laboratories, and other nursing courses as needed.

• Manage and coordinate the operations of simulation laboratories (main lab and women’s health lab), including scheduling, safety protocols, and compliance with institutional, INACSL, and BRN requirements.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, inventory management, and supply ordering to ensure optimal laboratory functionality.
• Maintain and update Simulation Lab Canvas shell in collaboration with School of Nursing faculty.
• Provide leadership and direction for laboratory development to align with curricular and instructional goals.
• Supervise and mentor the Simulation Lab Technician and serve as backup during the Technician’s absence.
• Support faculty professional development in simulation design, implementation, and evidence‑based debriefing techniques.
• Collaborate with faculty to design and implement simulation activities that foster clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and competency development.
• Assess students’ psychomotor and simulation performance; provide remediation and constructive feedback as appropriate.
• Maintain comprehensive records of student attendance, laboratory usage, and learning outcomes.
• Serve as liaison to School of Nursing committees, interprofessional education (IPE) initiatives, and community partners.
• Maintain BLS instructor certification and coordinate bi‑monthly classes for students, staff, and faculty.
• Teach assigned course units within the School of Nursing, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of the School of Nursing, including fit testing for faculty and students and hosting clinical experiences when student groups are displaced or upon faculty illness.

• Must meet California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) faculty requirements, including a master’s degree in nursing, education, or administration from an accredited institution and direct patient care experience within the previous five years (either one year continuous full‑time RN care or one academic year of RN level clinical teaching). Eligible for RN licensure in California.
• At least five years of experience providing direct patient care as an RN within the last five years.
• Demonstrated experience in simulation and/or skills laboratory environments in a hospital or academic setting.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning (classroom, virtual, simulation, laboratory) consistent with the nursing program’s vision, mission, and goals.
• The ability to work collegially with diverse faculty, staff, and students.
• Commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including first‑generation college students.

• Doctoral degree in Nursing, Education, or Administration from an accredited institution, meeting BRN faculty requirements.
• Certification as a Certified Simulation…