Director of Simulation and Clinical Learning Center

Mission of SON:

The mission of the School of Nursing is to shape the future of nursing through the power of education, discovery, and collaboration.

Position Responsibilities:

VCU School of Nursing invites candidates to apply for the Director of Simulation and Clinical Learning Center position. The Director of Simulation and Clinical Learning Center will lead the integration of simulation throughout the academic programs of the School and will lead new initiatives to facilitate recognition as a national model in the use of simulation. The Director will also expand the collaborative efforts throughout the academic health sciences center, and should have interests and experience in simulation that complement and expand existing expertise in the School. The Director reports directly to the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.

In this role you will:

• Lead the operation of the Simulation and Clinical Learning Center, including management of personnel, space, equipment and supplies, and fiscal accountability.
• Serve as the School of Nursing expert for simulation and clinical learning within the academic health sciences campus and with nursing education/service colleagues at the state and national levels.
• Lead curricular integration of state-of-the-art instructional technologies/simulation throughout the academic programs of the School and with IPE initiatives.
• Design and implement educational programs for faculty development in use of clinical simulation and innovations in clinical education.
• Support scholarship in the area of simulation and/or clinical learning.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and to work cooperatively with others.
• Serve on School of Nursing and University committees and professional organizations, as appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in a relevant field
• Demonstrated effectiveness as an educator, including development and implementation of clinical simulation
• Ability to plan, implement and evaluate complex systems and tasks
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of effective supervision of staff
• Evidence of leadership in implementing innovation and technology
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) certification
  

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, generous tuition benefit, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU’s benefits here .

Salary Range : Commensurate with experience, starting at $80,000

Position Details:

Department: School of Nursing
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: No
FTE: 1
Exemption Status: Exempt
VCU Job Title: Administrator HS (20911)

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Bruna Soria Galvarro

Contact Email: soriagalvaba@vcu.edu