Professor of Practice Nursing

Hood College is seeking a full-time (10-month) professor of practice in nursing who will also serve as director of the schools simulation program. Under the general direction of the Chair Department of Nursing and the Dean of the School of Behavioral and Health Sciences the Professor of Practice and Director of Simulation are responsible for the leadership administration and development of the simulation throughout the schools educational program. This role involves ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. The full-time simulation director is also responsible for teaching in area of expertise in the nursing program. The preferred candidate will have program development accreditation and teaching/mentoring experience necessary to support the implementation of these degree tracks.

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Simulation Director (50%)

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the simulation center: scheduling equipment maintenance inventory management room configuration and safety protocols.
• Manage relationships with vendors service contracts and technology upgrades (high fidelity mannequins Task Trainers AV/IT systems simulation software and LMS integrations).
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies privacy regulations and safety standards.
• Develop and monitor program metrics (e.g. student performance confidence clinical judgment and patient safety outcomes).
• Lead or support research initiatives program evaluation and dissemination of results through conferences and peer-reviewed publications.
• Prepare reports for accreditation bodies and department leadership.
• Develop and manage the simulation program budget; authorize purchases; optimize resource utilization.
• Supervise simulation staff technicians and instructional designers; delegate responsibilities; support performance reviews.
• Partner with clinical sites health systems and interprofessional teams to ensure authentic clinically relevant experiences.
• Promote student placement opportunities for simulation-based learning experiences in real-world settings when appropriate.
• Lead quality assurance activities risk assessment and process improvement initiatives.
• Align simulation activities with national standards and evolving best practices in nursing education.

Teaching (40%)

• Demonstrate an ability/potential for quality teaching;
• Teach 12 credits in nursing (per semester)
• Plan courses write syllabi and design assignments for each course to meet Hood College and departmental curriculum requirements and assessment needs utilizing a variety of teaching techniques;
• Present lectures and supervise class activities on topics appropriate to the course material;
• Instruct students in course content and provide learning opportunities in and out of the classroom to achieve course objectives;
• Critique performance on various assignments to measure the quality of learning to facilitate skill building to challenge students assumptions and to reinforce concepts which must include practical application of new skills;
• Maintain weekly office hours be available before and after class and be in contact with students as appropriate. Work with students to address problems and resolve issues;
• Determine grades for assignments and for overall achievement in class. Provide appropriate documentation of grades to students and department as appropriate;
• Utilize digital and electronic platforms such as Blackboard and Chalk & Wire in instruction record-keeping and data collection;
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Professional Development and planning (10%)

• Engage in ongoing professional development in the field as well as in teaching/pedagogy within the area of simulation and area of expertise.
• Advising students in the nursing program.

Travel (not applicable)

Qualifications

We seek a candidate who values diversity equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood Colleges mission as a student-centered liberal arts institution.

To perform this job successfully the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

• Required: MSN in Nursing.
• Preferred: Doctorate (DNP PhD or other terminal degree) or doctoral candidacy with relevant leadership/education experience. If PhD is not in nursing must have an MSN.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Current RN license is good standing in Maryland.
• Certification in simulation education is strongly preferred (e.g. Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator CHSE or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in nursing education with at least 3 years in simulation or a dedicated simulation center environment.
• Demonstrated leadership/management experience including program development in line with program essentials

Preferred Skills and Characteristics

Desirable not required skills for the job (if applicable)

Technology Skills

Proficient in MS Office tools (Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint) e-mail and Internet. Ability to learn new applications quickly including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications.

Language Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from both external and internal customers both in person and by phone. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

Proficient with statistical and financial concepts. Must have the ability to apply those concepts to tracking projections goal setting and interpreting reports. Must be able to draw conclusions from reports and make cost effective decisions regarding programs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form. Ability to work independently and as a member of a group in developing and executing project plans. Ability to work in the theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use fingers hands reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is required to sit. The employee may occasionally be required to stand and lift and move up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment described here is representative of what an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level is usually moderate and could include interaction with other employees students the public telephones and other office equipment.

Compensation

The salary for this position ranges from $76500 to $85000 depending on circumstances including an applicants skills and qualifications certain degrees and certifications prior job experience training and other relevant factors. Additional compensation for work completed beyond the minimum contracted teaching load may be provided. Hood College has provided a compensation range representing its good faith estimate of what the College may pay for the position at the time of posting. The College may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. Hood College offers excellent benefits including medical dental vision retirement paid time off and tuition benefits. Learn more about Hood College.

To Apply

We invite qualified candidates to apply online via our electronic application which requires submission of a cover letter resumé and three professional references.

If you need assistance with the online application process please email or call .

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