Director of Health Programs Simulation

The Director of Health Programs Simulation is responsible for directing all academic operational and accreditation functions of the colleges simulation program. This position provides faculty leadership in simulation based teaching and oversees program administration including scenario design facilitation debriefing evaluation operations compliance and faculty development. All work must align with nationally recognized standards including the INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice and SSH Accreditation Standards. The Faculty Director also provides simulation instruction adhering to the general faculty guidelines as specified by the Calhoun Community College Personnel Handbook the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Alabama Community College System policy.

Salary:

• Range: Appropriate placement on ACCS Salary Schedule C-2: $77611 $120346
• Placement:Based on documented related full-time work experience
• Status: Contract position (not tenure-eligible)

• An on-line application
• Current résumé
• Copy of college transcripts (Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline but official transcripts must be received if employed.)

1. Provide high-quality simulation-based instruction across assigned health sciences courses.
2. Design implement and evaluate simulation scenarios aligned with evidence-based INACSL standards including prebriefing facilitation and structured debriefing.
3. Oversee all simulation center operations including equipment readiness technology systems inventory and safety procedures.
4. Lead program compliance and documentation required for SSH Accreditation including policy development quality improvement processes and internal audits.
5. Collaborate with discipline faculty to align simulation activities with course objectives and program outcomes ensuring measurable performance criteria.
6. Evaluate student performance and maintain accurate academic records including grades attendance and assessment materials.
7. Assist in developing and reviewing student learning outcome objectives for simulation-enhanced courses and programs.
8. Analyze and report data related to simulation outcomes for continuous program improvement.
9. Engage in faculty development and lead training for faculty and staff in simulation pedagogy technologies and best practices.
10. Coordinate simulation schedules resource allocation and interprofessional simulation activities across health programs.
11. Maintain competency in simulation education teaching strategies and emerging technologies.
12. Foster relationships with clinical partners industry stakeholders and advisory committees to strengthen program effectiveness.
13. Serves on committees engaged in furthering the work of the institution as appointed or elected.
14. Becomes familiar with institutional policies and procedures as outlined in the College Catalog Personnel Handbook and Alabama Community College System Policy Manual; and follow such policies and procedures.
15. Perform other appropriate professional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

1. A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Nursing Allied Health or a related field from an accredited institutionis required.
2. Demonstrated experience in simulation-based education including scenario design facilitation and debriefing aligned with national standards is required.
3. A minimum of three years full-time relevant clinical and/or teaching experience in higher education is required.

1. CHSE or CHSOS certification.
2. Experience in managing simulation center operations technologies and accreditation processes.
3. Experience designing and evaluating simulation curriculum based on INACSL standards.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice and SSH Accreditation Standards.
5. Strong instructional skills in classroom lab and simulation environments.
6. Proficiency with educational technologies simulation software manikin operation and AV systems.
7. Excellent interpersonal communication and team-building skills.
8. Ability to mentor faculty and lead professional development.
9. Understanding of community college philosophy and student-centered teaching.
10. Ability to work independently and collaboratively across disciplines.
11. Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
12. Excellent oral and written communication skills;
13. Ability to work effectively with diverse students other employees and the public;
14. Commitment to all students including those of diverse ages cultures genders and ethnic backgrounds;
15. Understanding of the broad range of students abilities in an open-admissions college and the ability to accommodate varied learning styles;
16. Successful problem solving skills;
17. Conscientious about how work is done and the desire to do a good job;
18. Initiative and a decisive response to downtime seizing the opportunity to do other work;
19. Attention to detail;
20. A focus on friendliness and patience when responding to students;
21. Readiness and desire to learn new things and apply that knowledge;
22. Willingness to maintain flexibility in order to meet student needs;
23. A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand;
24. Confidence in decision-making and communication skills.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Finalist will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Calhoun Community College from the institution(s) granting the credits. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT:
In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Calhoun Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System including all post secondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including without limitation race color national origin religion marital status disability sex age or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law shall be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment. Calhoun Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The college reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Calhoun Community College participates in the E-Verifysystem to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.

Calhoun Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Calhoun Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane Decatur GA 30033-4097 by calling or by using information available on SACSCOCs website (). Specific questions regarding Calhouns educational programs admissions and other matters related specifically to the College should be forwarded directly to the college.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:


P.O. Box 2216
Decatur AL 35609