Assistant/Associate Dean, Simulation & Experiential Learning

University of South Florida in; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Florida College of Nursing invites applications for the position of Assistant Dean or Associate Dean for Simulation and Experiential Learning. The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Simulation and Experiential Learning Center, advancing innovative, evidence-based learning experiences across undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.

Candidates from nursing are strongly encouraged to apply, with exceptional candidates from

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree with record of teaching, research and service; eligible for Associate/Professor rank.
• Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience in simulation, experiential learning, nursing or healthcare education.
• Experience supervising and developing faculty and/or staff.
• Expertise in simulation-based education, curriculum integration, assessment and accreditation.
• Ability to lead organizational change and build high-performing teams.
• Leadership in nursing colleges or health professions education programs preferred.
• Experience directing a comprehensive simulation center preferred.
• Experience managing personnel, budgets, educational technologies and accreditation activities.
• Evidence of scholarship/engagement in simulation or nursing education; CHSE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic vision and daily operations of the Simulation and Experiential Learning Center.
• Integrate simulation and experiential learning across undergraduate and graduate nursing curricula.
• Collaborate with faculty to design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based simulation experiences.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation requirements, regulatory standards, and best practices.
• Support faculty development in simulation pedagogy, debriefing, and curriculum integration.
• Develop partnerships with clinical, community, and interprofessional education partners.
• Recruit, mentor, supervise, and evaluate simulation faculty and professional staff.
• Manage budgets, facilities, simulation technologies, and educational resources.
• Represent the College through professional organizations and simulation initiatives.
• Promote a culture of excellence, innovation, accountability, inclusion and professionalism.

Skills

Leadership

Simulation

Curriculum integration

Accreditation

Partnership building

Faculty development

Budget management

Educational technologies

CHSE certification

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

The University of South Florida College of Nursing invites applications for the position of Assistant Dean or Associate Dean for Simulation and Experiential Learning. The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Simulation and Experiential Learning Center, advancing innovative, evidence-based learning experiences across undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.

Candidates from nursing are strongly encouraged to apply, with exceptional candidates from