Simulation and VR Center Director

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

Simulation and Virtual Reality Center Director is responsible for managing guiding and scheduling daily operations staff and simulations/VR in the simulation lab and virtual reality center to include undergraduate nursing graduate nursing non-traditional and other inter-professionals at the Concordia University campus as well as community partners.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises and oversees the simulation specialist staff including scheduling role performance assessment and hiring as appropriate.
• Directs the simulation/VR team as to Simulation and VR capabilities within the SON simulation/VR learning experiences.
• Manage annual budget to include a 5-year plan for the capital budget to report to the Dean of Nursing.
• Manage staffing needs in the lab space and education requirements.
• Maintains adequate equipment / supplies appropriate for student simulation experiences.
• Assists in maintaining simulators and other equipment per manufacturers guidelines and established lab guidelines
• Maintain competency in using audio/visual equipment and simulation / VR software.
• Works directly with nursing school directors and faculty to plan create and ensure successful completion of competencies within simulation and VR experiences.
• Supports scholarly professional and academic initiatives by working collaboratively with directors and faculty to integrate simulation activities into the curriculum.
• Assists directors and faculty with planning and developing simulation activities reviewing content with faculty for fit with simulation activities.
• Pursues opportunities for interprofessional learning and collaborative partnerships with other schools within the University and with community partners.
• Continues education in simulation and virtual reality use in education through Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice (HSSBP).
• Presents matters of concern to the Dean of the School of Nursing.
• Co-ordinates the simulation / VR laboratory schedules for traditional undergraduate nursing graduate nursing satellite programs and inter-professional throughout the CUW campus.
• Maintains nursings governing bodies templates / content for each simulation experience and the nature & staffing needed for each activity
• Provides HSSBP to students through pre-brief simulation debrief activities.
• Communicates student concerns or questions to course faculty or clinical faculty as appropriate.
• Attends appropriate nursing and school wide meetings and events.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge and skill using appropriate software including but not limited to Microsoft Office Outlook Excel Access and Word and ongoing AI literacy as dictated by the University.
• Excellent organizational abilities written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and maintain a schedule / budget
• Maintains current knowledge of clinical practice within Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice.
• Maintains current knowledge of advances in the use of simulation and virtual reality
• Certifications through International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) Standards
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Mission Fit

Concordia University is committed to preparing students for lives of service leadership and professional excellence within a Christian framework. The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate an understanding of and appreciation for Concordia Universitys Christian mission and values.
• Support the integration of faith ethics and service into nursing education and leadership.
• Model professional integrity compassion and respect consistent with Christian principles.
• Contribute positively to a faith-based academic community dedicated to educating the whole person-mind body and spirit

Education & Experience

• Current licensure and registration to practice professional nursing in the State of Wisconsin.
• Master of Science degree in Nursing Education.
• Demonstrated evidence of teaching experience in baccalaureate and/or higher degree programs.
• Simulation and/or VR experience preferred.
• Active member of International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) preferred.

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Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time exempt (salary) faculty position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Academic rank as designated by the President. Concordia University benefit options include but are not limited to the following:

• Health Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Compensation and Benefit Details

Application Instructions

To receive full consideration all applicants are must complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page: Click on the job you are interested in applying to enter your contact information in the Apply Now section and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until successful candidate(s) are identified. Applicants should include with their online application: letter of intent resume curriculum vita copy of transcripts three letters of reference and description of teaching philosophy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal state and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex pregnancy national origin (including ancestry) citizenship status physical or mental disability age marital status gender veteran or military status predisposing genetic characteristics domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

However CU is an institution of the LCMS and to the extent allowed by law CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on addition preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet CU recognizes only male LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program including all equal employment opportunity activities as required by federal state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited co-educational liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors over 35 masters degree programs and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.

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