Director, Nursing Simulation and Lab

Overview

Job Summary:

The Nursing Simulation and Lab Director provides leadership and direction for the Nursing Simulation and Skills Laboratory to ensure high‑quality, evidence‑based experiential learning. Oversees all lab operations, resource management and faculty partnerships that support simulation‑integrated curricula and competency‑based education. Collaborates with nursing faculty and academic leadership to advance simulation pedagogy, program innovation, and student learning outcomes. This position is under the administrative direction of the Academic Dean of Nursing and general direction of the Program Chairs.

Incumbents are subject to hours beyond the normal workday.

• Oversees operational management, including budgeting, equipment procurement, maintenance, and compliance with safety and quality protocols.
• Evaluates and updates lab policies, procedures, and educational resources related to the operation and use of the Nursing simulation and lab skills learning environment.
• Collaborates with course faculty and interprofessional education (IPE) leaders as appropriate, in the development of student learning outcomes and assessment of clinical abilities through use of a variety of lab/simulation learning activities.
• Collaborates with course faculty and interprofessional education (IPE) leaders to design, implement, and assess simulation‑based learning experiences that enhance clinical competency.
• Guides faculty development in simulation best practices, including the effective use of simulation technologies and facilitation techniques.
• Engages in teaching, scholarship, and service activities as appropriate with the position.
• Represents the simulation program in University committees, partnerships, and professional organizations.
• Performs other accountabilities as assigned or directed.

• Masters Degree in Nursing Education or Master’s Degree in a health care professional discipline.
• Three (3) years of clinical experience.
• Three (3) years college teaching experience or equivalent and/or three (3) years of health care simulation experience.
• Current license/certification to practice in the State of Tennessee as appropriate to the individual’s professional practice area.
• Basic knowledge of the core standards and criteria for healthcare simulation programs (Society for Simulation in Healthcare).

• Master’s Degree in Nursing Eduation or in a health care professional discipline plus thirty (30) semester hours beyond the Master’s in the professional discipline or Earned Doctorate in Education or a Ph.D. or a Doctoral Degree in the individual’s professional practice area from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Four (4) years of clinical experience.
• Four (4) years college teaching experience or equivalent.
• Four (4) years of health care simulation experience.
• Certified Health Care Simulation Educator (CHSE) or equivalent training.