Director of Simulation

The George Washington University (GW) School of Nursing invites applications for a Director of Simulation. This is a full-time, 12-month specialized services, open rank, faculty position with a start date of July 1, 2023 or later. This position is located at our Ashburn, Virginia campus and requires the Director to be onsite. Candidates who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of our community through their research, teaching and/or service are encouraged to apply.

Position Description Summary: Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Director of the Simulation and Innovation Learning Center (SAIL Center) is a faculty position responsible for creating a shared multi-year programmatic vision in coordination with key stakeholders and for planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating program courses and simulation-based experiences across the continuum of learning. Primary responsibilities include management of the simulation center, coordination of simulation activities across programs (graduate and pre-licensure) and communities, faculty development, future planning, marketing, and guiding use of the Nursing Skills Lab and SAIL Center for training and research. As a member of the SON faculty, the incumbent will actively seek opportunities for and participate in School of Nursing and university shared governance.

Primary Responsibilities of the position include:

Administrative

• Manage the use of the School of Nursing’s simulation resources including lab space, equipment and personnel.
• Coordinate the schedule of programs among users to establish levels of priorities and maximize operational time.
• Coordinate curricular integration of simulation throughout the academic programs of the schools and with interprofessional initiatives.
• Support the education and use of standardized patients.
• Prepare reports on all program activities, standards, accreditation requirements, external meetings, educational concerns, and student successes.
• Develop and enforce policies and procedures to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient use of the lab and simulation space, equipment, and supplies.
• Manage the financial expenditures of the SAIL Center.
• Plan for replacement of existing equipment and purchase of new technology.
• Coordinate facility improvements and new equipment deployment.
• Ensure that quality assurance systems are in place, utilize and effective.

Simulation/Educational Support

• Coordinates the design and implementation of educational programs for faculty development and continuing education in use of simulation and innovations in clinical education.
• Teaches and advises nursing students as needed.
• Collaborates with program/ course coordinator in the design and evaluation of programs to ensure that instruction is consistent with national professional standards to assure skill and knowledge competencies of graduates.
• Collaborate with program/course coordinator in the development of curricular integration of state-of- the-art instructional technologies/simulation throughout the academic programs of the school and with interprofessional education initiatives.
• Collaborates with Online Learning and Instructional Technology (OLIT) to design and deliver onsite, web-based or distance learning simulation experiences. Collaborates and assists with IRB-approved research studies.

Research

• Oversees the collection of data on learning outcomes for simulation exercises and collaborates with faculty on disseminating findings.
• Seeks grant funding to support innovative simulation programs.
• Publishes and maintains scholarship in the field.
• Maintains active involvement in professional organizations.
• Represents SON at regional and national conference.

Entrepreneurial

• Raise awareness of the use of simulation resources internally and externally through entrepreneurial and grant funded opportunities and peer reviewed publications.
• Serves as an educational consultant and external face to internal and external constituencies.
• Develops entrepreneurial initiatives related to clinical simulation that extend beyond academic programming to optimize revenue and available resource opportunities.

Management

• Direct supervision of center personnel (manager, sim operations specialists) (i.e.: expectation and goal setting, coaching/feedback, monitoring progress, etc.).
• Create, modify and finalize appropriate job descriptions for existing and evolving program staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Master’s degree or higher in nursing, medicine, education, or a related field.
• Certification in healthcare simulation education (CHSE or CHSE-A)
• 3-5 years’ experience in simulation-based education and training, evaluation of outcomes, patient safety, and implementation of innovative simulation-based education and training programs or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience with use and maintenance of simulation equipment.

• Experience working collaboratively and effectively with faculty, students, administration, and staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to represent simulation resources internally and to external constituencies.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving skills, and computer/technological skills including project management.
• Experience in preparing operational/status reports and managing budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to advance the university’s and school’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching, and outreach with relevant programs, goals, and activities.

Application Instructions:  

To apply, please complete the online application at  https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/102383 and upload the following: (1) a cover letter outlining qualifications, (2) a CV, (3) and contact information for 3 references. Cover letters should be addressed to Crystel Farina, Associate Dean of the BSN Program, GW School of Nursing. Review of applications will begin on July 5, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.  Only complete applications will be considered.

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.