Adjunct, Simulation Facilitator

Widener University; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The Center for Simulation in the Dwyer School of Nursing at Widener University invites applications for the position of Adjunct Simulation Facilitator. This role is responsible for providing clinical instruction in a safe, practice environment within the simulation laboratories for all levels of nursing students.

Widener University’s Adjunct Simulation Facilitator will assist in scenario development, lab preparation, equipment setup, and the debriefing of simulation experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing is acceptable if currently enrolled in a Master’s program; Completion of the Master’s degree is required within 5 years of hire.
• Licensure as a registered nurse in PA.
• Completion of criminal background checks, child abuse checks, and clinical requirements prior to starting.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a clinical area.
• At least 1 year of health-related lab or simulation experience.
• Prefer CHSE simulation certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist Simulation Director and Faculty with scenario development.
• Collaborate with Lab assistant to ensure simulation labs are properly prepared for learning.
• Set – up and properly maintain equipment.
• Implement, execute, and debrief simulation scenarios.
• Perform student, peer, and simulation evaluations.
• Participate in large scale simulation events within the Widener campus.
• Attend scheduled simulation meetings.
• Complete mandatory online educational activities.

Skills

Teaching skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Clinical instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or enrolled in MSN

PA RN licensure

MSN to be completed within 5 years of hire

Background checks cleared

3+ years clinical experience

Simulation experience

Tools

CHSE certification

Simulation labs equipment proficiency

Job description

The Center for Simulation in the Dwyer School of Nursing at Widener University invites applications for the position of Adjunct Simulation Facilitator. This role is responsible for providing clinical instruction in a safe, practice environment within the simulation laboratories for all levels of nursing students.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

Essential duties:

• Assist Simulation Director and Faculty with scenario development.
• Collaborate with Lab assistant to ensure simulation labs are properly prepared for learning.
• Set – up and properly maintain equipment.
• Implement, execute, and debrief simulation scenarios.
• Perform student, peer, and simulation evaluations.
• Participate in large scale simulation events within the Widener campus.
• Attend scheduled simulation meetings.
• Complete mandatory online educational activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing is acceptable if currently enrolled in a Master’s program. Completion of the Master’s degree is required within 5 years of hire.
• Licensure as a registered nurse in PA.
• Completion of criminal background checks, child abuse checks, and clinical requirements prior to starting.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a clinical area.
• At least 1 year of health-related lab or simulation experience.

Preferred:

• Simulation certification (CHSE)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS:

• Must be able to maintain manual dexterity, gross and fine movements including but not limited to:
• Sufficiently, safely move from room to room, and move quickly.
• Sit/stand and maintain balance, walk, climb, bend, twist, stop and squat.
• Push, pull, lift, and support at least 25 lbs. in order to position, transfer, and ambulate simulated patients/clients/mannequins.
• Move light objects up to 10 lbs. and move heavy objects weighing from 10-50 lbs.
• Pick up objects with hands, grasp small objects and pinch/pick up with fingers and twist/turn with hands.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive.We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

U.S. work authorization is required.

Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.

EOE M/F/V/D

Advertised: 05 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time