View Job description for Instructor, Nursing Simulation

9 month

Department Chair

Full-Time

$58756 - $73445

Department Chair

Position Status:

Full-Time

Posted Pay Range:

$58756 - $73445

As a Simulation Nursing Instructor you will play a vital role in preparing future nurses through innovative evidence-based simulation education. Youll design and facilitate realistic clinical learning experiences collaborate with faculty to integrate simulation throughout the nursing curriculum and help ensure students develop the knowledge confidence and clinical judgment needed for professional practice. This position also provides leadership in simulation lab operations faculty development and continuous program improvement using nationally recognized simulation best practices.

Why CWI

At the College of Western Idaho (CWI) you will work in a dynamic collaborative environment where problem-solving and innovation are valued and your contributions directly enhance the efficiency of the institution.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and Deliver High-Quality Simulation Learning Experiences

• Develop implement and continuously improve evidence-based simulation activities that align with course outcomes nursing competencies and accreditation standards.
• Facilitate engaging simulation experiences and debriefings that strengthen students clinical reasoning decision-making and professional practice.
• Create and evaluate pre- and post-simulation learning activities assessments and student performance using validated evaluation methods.

Lead Simulation Laboratory Operations

• Coordinate the planning preparation and execution of simulation activities to ensure a safe organized and effective learning environment.
• Oversee simulation equipment technology inventory and maintenance in collaboration with simulation staff and vendors to maximize instructional readiness.
• Develop simulation protocols and support ongoing quality improvement initiatives that enhance the simulation program.

Collaborate to Advance Nursing Education

• Partner with nursing faculty to integrate simulation throughout the curriculum and ensure consistency across courses.
• Provide orientation coaching and professional development to faculty on simulation design facilitation and debriefing best practices.
• Contribute to curriculum review program assessment accreditation efforts and continuous improvement initiatives that support student success.

Promote Excellence and Professional Growth

• Foster a positive collaborative learning environment that supports student engagement confidentiality and professional standards.
• Maintain accurate instructional records and meet all grading reporting and administrative deadlines.
• Stay current with advances in nursing practice and simulation education through professional development networking and attainment of Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) certification within three years of hire.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in nursing
• Minimum of two years of recent clinical experience
• Unrestricted nursing license to practice in Idaho
• Evidence based knowledge of instructional process and education evaluation techniques relevant to simulation
• One year of experience facilitating healthcare simulations
• Knowledge of simulation operation equipment including simulators and standard audio-visual equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in nursing from an accredited institution
• One-year previous teaching and clinical experience in critical care and/or medical surgical nursing.
• One year of experience in healthcare simulation as an educator or simulation technician.
• Certification as a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE).
• One year of teaching experience at the Community College level in a nursing program.
  
  

Additional Instructions for Applicants:

• This position works evenings and/or weekends.
• Successful candidates must reside in Idaho within a reasonable commuting distance from CWI.
• Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits:

• For information on health insurance including coverage details and plan summaries visit
• Retirement plans with employer contribution of over 11%
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Eleven paid holidays per year (faculty may vary)
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition discount on classes at CWI and other colleges

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status gender identity sexual orientation or any other applicable legally protected status.