Nursing Simulation Coordinator Faculty

Job Summary

This is a short-term, benefits-eligible, full-time one-year-only teaching opportunity for academic year 25/26 beginning August 2025. Provides simulation and skill lab instruction to nursing students. Responsible for supporting simulation at Southern/Dobson with training, simulation development and evaluation. Responsible for equipment evaluation, training and purchasing process. Demonstrates commitment to student success. Uses effective interpersonal, leadership and organization skills while instructing in an integrated curriculum designed using the Nurse of the Future Competencies.

• Facilitates and instructs nursing students in classroom, lab and simulation settings
• Develops simulations including objectives, set-up, progression and debriefing in collaboration with faculty
• Facilitates active learning in the classroom, simulation and lab environment
• Evaluates knowledge of best practices in simulation, provides constructive feedback and opportunities for learning to all faculty at both campuses
• Develops and enhances knowledge of current simulation practices and is required to remain current with new trends and developments in the field and to promote the scholarship of teaching and learning through attendance at conferences, courses, seminars, and/or workshops
• Maintains academic support hours to assist and advise students; engages in the academic life of the college by participating in district wide and campus communities
• Collaborates with team members to address student needs, develop interdisciplinary instruction including cross training

The Registered Nursing Program requires the following from an accredited college or university:

• Graduate degree in Nursing and three years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care OR Graduate degree in any field plus Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) and three years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care
• Must hold an Arizona registered nurse license in good standing or multi-state privilege to practice in Arizona by the first day of employment
• Must be able to meet health and safety requirements including BCLS, fingerprint clearance card and drug testing

• Master of science degree in Nursing
• Recent experience as a simulation faculty in nursing
• Knowledge of, and/or experience with curriculum and teaching strategies to meet the needs of a range of student populations, including cultural backgrounds, ethnicity, age gender, disabilities, learning styles, life-style preferences, first generation college, etc.
• Knowledge of, and/or experience with the use of technology including classroom applications, simulation, and hybrid or online learning
• Evidence of scholarship in clinical practice, simulation or nursing education
• Experience in simulation, debriefing techniques and best practices
• Simulation certification by the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) as a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)

Possession of a valid Level I DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card required

Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens and other infectious diseases

May be required to instruct at multiple sites and/or teach days, evenings or weekends

Overload work may be available

May require lifting objects weighing up to 50lbs

Applicants are required to submit unofficial transcripts, resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a cover letter showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

If you qualify based solely on the five (5) years of work experience in the field to be taught, unofficial transcripts will not be required.

MCCCD accepts unofficial transcripts for U.S. schools at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are submitted as an attachment to the application. Transcripts from non U.S. institutions must be translated and evaluated and provided with application material.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be…