Instructor in Nursing
- Employer
- University of Virginia
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
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- Health & Medical, Nursing
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Job location: Charlottesville, VA
Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2019-07-24
Req: R0008478
The School of Nursing at the University of Virginia seeks a Clinical Simulation Educator. This 9-month Instructor rank appointment is responsible for providing leadership, consultation and evidence-based education as a nursing simulation expert; for clinical curriculum, experiences and activities occurring at the CSLC for student nurses and nursing faculty and other professional disciples of the health care team. Responsibilities include design, development, facilitation, instruction, and implementation of innovative simulation-based education involving the use of simulation technology. The Clinical Simulator Educator reports to the Director of CSLC for simulation related affairs and to the Department Chair for faculty role responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Director of CSLC, nursing faculty and other inter-professional faculty to develop and modify evidence-based simulation scenarios to meet the curricular requirements of novice to advanced students in nursing and in inter-professional learning, promoting student learning, critical thinking and clinical decision making.
- Coordinate curricular integration of all simulation activities in the undergraduate pre-licensure programs.
- Serve as the lead facilitator for academic nursing simulation-based experiences/activities — guiding, supporting, and seeking out ways to assist participants in achieving expected outcomes and course objectives.
- Facilitate the adult learning process that creates a safe non-threatening learning environment that supports learning across the health care continuum including, adjusting content and teaching strategies appropriate for the learners’ needs.
- Focus on student assessment and evaluation to modify and enhance the program as needed to meet student needs.
- Train and supervise adjunct faculty as academic clinical simulation facilitators, providing oversight and feedback to ensure quality.
- Plans, prepares, and maintains materials for use in simulation programs for accuracy and relevance to the target audience including developing and updating educational and training materials.
- Oversee the collection of evaluation data on learning outcomes for simulation activities/experiences and collaborates with faculty to disseminate findings.
- Attend undergraduate department and curriculum committee meetings, providing input on the clinical simulation aspects of the nursing programs, and working with fellow faculty to strengthen simulation strategies across the curriculum.
- Maintain proficiency in existing and emerging simulation technologies through learning and development education and research activities
- Evaluate equipment needs (capitol and operating) and makes recommendations to CSLC Director.
- Participate in other school and University committees as part of the faculty role
Qualifications:
A Master’s Degree in Nursing is required as is at least 2 years of clinical experience. Preference will be given to applicants with a DNP or PhD. Applicants must possess a current license to practice nursing in Virginia by the start date of the appointment. A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness is required. Applicants must have the ability to balance multiple priorities and work independently. A Certified Health Care Simulation Educator Certification is highly preferred.
This is a three year term limited appointment
An official offer of employment is contingent on a successful background check and completion of a medical screening as set by the University of Virginia Health System.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please apply at https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs (or through Workday for internal applicants). Complete an application online and attach the following. Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded to the application.
- Cover letter of interest describing current practice and teaching experience,
- Curriculum vitae
- Contact information for three references
This position is open until filled.
For more information, visit www.nursing.virginia.edu, or contact us directly:
Ryne Ackard, search committee chair: rma8y@virginia.edu
Rhiannon O'Coin, Senior Recruiter, rmo2r@virginia.edu
UVA assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville area. To learn more please visit https://dualcareer.virginia.edu/. For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/
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