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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 47,000 students, 10,500 faculty and staff and 330,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, eight straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 athletic conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.6 billion and its endowment totals $1.9 billion.

About the Department

The College of Nursing has been providing students and alumni with experiences that extend beyond the classroom for over 130 years. Among the oldest nursing schools in the country, the UC College of Nursing has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. Our mission is to develop nurse leaders who are empowered to generate, explore and apply nursing knowledge for evolving health care environments. If you have a passion for nursing and developing the future nurses that will lead in healthcare come join our exceptional faculty and contribute to our mission. UC Nurses. We See Leaders.

Job Overview

The College of Nursing at the University of Cincinnati is seeking to fill non-tenure, non-tenure earning full time Instructor Clinical position to support students in the Simulation and Skills Lab. This position will contribute to the College of Nursing’s mission of teaching, service, and scholarship. Non-Tenure Clinical Track positions in the College of Nursing address the university’s mission of teaching, service, and scholarship. Non-Tenure Clinical Track Faculty Members also may be assigned administrative responsibilities. Evidence should demonstrate a sustained and progressive movement toward excellence in teaching and deliberative efforts to improve student learning outcomes. Collegiality and good citizenship are expected of all faculty. This position will support the University of Cincinnati and the College of Nursing’s mission and commitment to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff, and all our academic activities. The selected candidate will have a commitment to equity and inclusion in working with diverse populations.

The selected candidate will be hired as a 12-month faculty with year round teaching requirements.

Essential Functions

• Supervise the daily operations of the simulation and skills labs to provide a wide variety of simulation-based learning activities.
• Collaborates with Simulation Director to establish, review, and research policies, standard practices, and procedures related to the skills and simulation lab with a focus on continuous quality improvement.
• In collaboration with Simulation Director, work with faculty as content expert to identify, and oversee the development of simulation-based learning experiences to meet student learning outcomes as related to course design.
• In collaboration with the Simulation Operations Specialist, ensures maintenance of simulation manikins and other equipment in the skills and simulation lab; initiates repair, maintenance, maintains appropriate warranties and recommend future equipment and supply purchases.
• Facilitate the adult learning process to create a psychologically safe climate to support learning across the curriculum and programs.
• Researches, develops, updates, collaborates, and refines lab and clinical scenarios for the nursing programs based on student and faculty needs and reflective of Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice (INACSL, 2021).
• Collaborates with course faculty in planning, designing, organizing, and facilitating lab and simulation activities to meet course objectives through the utilization of the skills and simulation lab activities.
• Maintain relevant simulation-based education through the review of relevant journals, abstracts, and scientific literature including underlying educational theories.
• Work/interact effectively with diverse population, showing respect and cultural sensitivity to ensure inclusivity and a sense of belonging in the simulation and skills labs.
• Supervise students in the simulation lab setting and evaluate student attainment of competencies which may include skills check offs. Provide instruction, coaching, and assessment for students working on skills at designated times.
• Orient faculty to laboratory procedures, policies, location and use of materials, and operation of equipment.

Essential Functions Continued

• Work as a team member with faculty and staff to continue to develop faculty's simulation skills and to contribute to joint programs that promote the expansion of faculty's knowledge base.
• Oversee open lab setting to reinforce class instruction of required skills while teaching critical thinking mastery and support students who need additional assistance with learning clinical skills including collaboration with faculty to facilitate remediation sessions.
• Implement policies and procedures to ensure that the lab functions effectively.
• Set up, operate, and maintain a variety of skills, lab equipment, and resources.
• Ensure that lab set-up and breakdown occurs in a timely fashion to meet course needs and schedules as determined by pre-planning with faculty and following the student classroom schedules.
• Coordinate and schedule the use of the lab in collaboration with faculty, student, and space availability.
• In collaboration with the Simulation Operations Specialist monitors inventory and orders necessary supplies for the skills and simulation lab, including performing the annual inventory.
• Conducts tours for internal/external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education

MSN required with a pathway to seeking doctorate.

Required Trainings/Certifications

• Hold a valid unencumbered Ohio license as a Registered Nurse
• CNEn or CNE certification with experience in higher education required.

Required Experience

• 1 to 3 years experience in simulation and skills lab teaching, or combination of education and experience commensurate with the requirements of the position.
• 3 to 5 years clinical experience required.
• Formal simulation-based training is ideal.
• Experience working with grant teams to create and facilitate simulation-based learning experiences.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE)- Current Certification or eligibility to obtain certification within one year preferred.
• Ability to understand and utilize advanced technical simulation lab equipment and communicate that knowledge to others as appropriate.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
• Ability to be generally present and available throughout the year during the normal business hours of the college and may occasionally have work obligations outside of the college's normal business hours.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Application Process

• Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and include a cover letter of interest and a current CV/Resume.
• All certifications and other documentation can be uploaded using the Additional Documents section in the application. Applications without a cover letter and CV/Resume will not be considered for the position.
• Applicants are required to submit a current Curriculum Vitae (CV) which includes both month and year of education and work experience. Applications will not be reviewed if CVs are not in the required format. This is in accordance with the Ohio Board of Nursing Guidelines.
• Official transcripts are required during the hiring process. Per the Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines, transcripts should be provided for all nursing higher education degrees obtained which may include Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree through higher levels as applicable.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

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