Assistant Director of Clinical Simulation

University of Colorado System; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefit

Excellent benefits package

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks an energetic leader to serve as Assistant Director of Clinical Simulation, a faculty‑administrative appointment. The role oversees operations, staffing, technology, and educational support to deliver innovative, evidence‑based simulation experiences for undergraduate and graduate nursing education across campuses.

Qualified candidates will hold a faculty appointment in the IRC-Clinical Series, Clinical Teaching Track, with CHSE

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in an appropriate field (nursing, education, or related).
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or eligible.
• Minimum of two years’ experience managing simulation operations and supervising personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for the Clinical Simulation Program across multiple campuses.
• Direct day-to-day operations of the program including scheduling, facilities, technology, and resources.
• Develop standardized workflows, policies, and procedures for high-quality simulation services.
• Monitor utilization and allocate resources; implement process improvements.
• Collaborate with faculty to align simulation with curricular priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Staff supervision

Curriculum alignment

Education

Doctorate in nursing or related field

Tools

CHSE (Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator)

Simulation technology

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: College of Nursing, Office of Academic Programs

Job Title: Assistant Director of Clinical Simulation (a facultyadministrative appointment)/ Open Rank-Assistant Professor,Associate Professor, or Professor )

Position #: 00610603– Requisition #: 41045

Job Summary:

The College of Nursing is seeking an energetic faculty leader toserve as the Assistant Director of Clinical Simulation, a facultyadministrative appointment. The ideal candidate would be qualifiedto hold a faculty appointment within the IRC-Clinical Series,Clinical Teaching Track with dedicated time for the AssistantDirector of Clinical Simulation role. This position is responsiblefor the operational leadership, management, and continuousimprovement of the College of Nursing Clinical Simulation Programacross multiple campuses. This position oversees the dailyoperations of simulation facilities, personnel, technology,resources, and educational support services to ensure the deliveryof high-quality, innovative, and evidence-based simulationexperiences that support undergraduate and graduate nursingeducation.

Working under the general direction of the Assistant Dean ofClinical Simulation Science and in close operational collaborationwith the Director of Clinical Simulation and Placements, theAssistant Director implements strategic initiatives, managesoperational resources, supervises simulation personnel, supportsfaculty development, advances quality improvement efforts, andensures compliance with national simulation standards,accreditation requirements, and university policies. The AssistantDirector serves as an operational leader for the ClinicalSimulation Program. simulation education resource, fosteringinnovation, operational excellence, and collaborative partnershipsthat advance the College's mission, vision, and strategicpriorities for experiential learning.

This position is responsible for developing efficient operationalsystems, monitoring program performance, supporting budget andresource management, maintaining state-of-the‑art simulationfacilities and technologies, and promoting a culture of excellence,continuous improvement, and exceptional service for faculty,students, staff, and external partners.

This position reports directly to the Assistant Dean of ClinicalSimulation Science within the College of Nursing, Office ofAcademic Programs. The Assistant Director works in closeoperational collaboration with the Director of Clinical Simulationand Placements, who provides day‑to‑day operational coordinationand direction. This position directly supervises the HealthcareSimulation Assistants and serves as a member of the ClinicalEducation and Placements leadership team.

Program Leadership & Operations

• Provides operational leadership for the College of NursingClinical Simulation Program across multiple campuses. Overseessimulation operations, personnel, facilities, technology, andresources to ensure high-quality, efficient, and consistentsimulation experiences that support undergraduate and graduatecurricula. Develops standardized operational processes, monitorsprogram performance, and collaborates with faculty and leadershipto optimize resources and support the College's strategicpriorities.
• Direct the day‑to‑day operations of the Clinical SimulationProgram, including scheduling, facilities, technology, andoperational resources.
• Develop and maintain standardized operational workflows,policies, and procedures to ensure consistent, high-qualitysimulation services.
• Monitor simulation utilization, operational performance, andresource allocation; implement process improvements to enhanceefficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with faculty and leadership to align simulationoperations with curricular priorities and institutionalgoals.

Personnel Leadership

• Provides leadership and supervision of simulation personnel tofoster a highly engaged, collaborative, and high‑performing team.Oversees workforce planning, staff development, performancemanagement, and employee engagement while promoting a culture ofaccountability, professionalism, and continuous learning.
• Supervise Healthcare Simulation Assistants through recruitment,onboarding, scheduling, coaching, and performance evaluation.
• Develop staffing plans and coordinate personnel assignments toensure operational coverage across simulation locations.
• Foster employee engagement, professional development, and acollaborative team environment.
• Collaborate with leadership to anticipate workforce needs andsupport organizational growth.

Quality, Accreditation & Regulatory Oversight

• Promotes excellence in simulation‑based education throughevidence‑based practices, continuous quality improvement, andadherence to national standards. Ensures simulation activities meetaccreditation, regulatory, and professional standards whilesupporting faculty development and program evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with the INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standardsof Best Practice, the Healthcare Simulationist Code of Ethics,accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and evaluate simulation policies, quality assuranceprocesses, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Analyze learner, faculty, and program evaluation data to guideoperational and educational improvements.
• Support accreditation activities through documentation,reporting, and regulatory review processes.

Faculty & Educational Partnerships

• Collaborates with faculty to advance excellence insimulation‑based education by providing consultation, mentorship,and educational support. Promotes evidence‑based simulationmethodologies while fostering faculty competency, innovation, andcontinuous professional development.
• Mentor and consult with faculty on simulation design,facilitation, debriefing, and evaluation.
• Develop faculty resources and lead professional developmentinitiatives that enhance simulation competency.
• Collaborate with academic leadership to integrate simulationstrategically across undergraduate and graduate curricula.
• Promote evidence‑based simulation practices and educationalinnovation.

Technology, Facilities & Innovation

• Provides operational leadership for the management andadvancement of simulation facilities, technologies, and equipment.Ensures simulation environments remain operationally ready,technologically current, and aligned with educationalpriorities.
• O versee lifecycle management of simulation equipment, includinginventory, maintenance, replacement planning, and capital equipmentrecommendations.
• Collaborate with Information Technology, Facilities Management,vendors, and internal stakeholders to support simulationinfrastructure.
• Manage simulation facilities, technology systems, accesspermissions, and operational readiness across campuses.
• Evaluate and implement emerging simulation technologies thatenhance teaching, learning, and operational efficiency.

Strategic Planning & Program Development

• Collaborates with the Director of Clinical Simulation andPlacements to implement operational priorities and strategicinitiatives established by the Assistant Dean of ClinicalSimulation Science. Supports program growth through operationalplanning, performance monitoring, and continuous processimprovement.
• Implement strategic initiatives and operational priorities thatsupport the College's mission, vision, and strategic plan.
• Monitor operational metrics, simulation utilization, and programoutcomes; provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Prepare operational reports and dashboards to supportdata‑informed decision‑making.
• Participate in strategic planning, committee work, andimplementation of new programs, technologies, and educationalinitiatives.

Budget & Resource Stewardship

• Provides stewardship of operational resources to ensure the sustainability, efficiency, and readiness of the ClinicalSimulation Program. Collaborates with the Director to supportbudget planning, resource management, and fiscalaccountability.
• Assist in developing and monitoring annual operating and capitalbudgets for the Clinical Simulation Program.
• Monitor expenditures and manage operational resources to ensurefiscal responsibility and efficient utilization.
• Forecast equipment, technology, staffing, and supply needs to support current operations and future growth.
• Recommend capital purchases and resource investments that supportstrategic priorities.

Teaching & Educational Support

• Provides instructional leadership to ensure continuity, quality,and innovation in simulation‑based education. Maintains simulationteaching expertise and provides instructional support as needed toensure operational continuity and advance evidence‑basedexperiential learning.
• Provide simulation instruction and faculty coverage asoperational needs require.
• Support implementation of new simulation curricula, educationalinitiatives, and pilot programs.
• Model best practices in simulation facilitation, debriefing, andlearner assessment.
• Maintain clinical and simulation expertise through ongoingprofessional development and scholarly engagement.

This description is a summary only and describes the general levelof work being performed; it is not intended to be all‑inclusive.The duties of this position may change from time to time and/orbased on business need. We reserve the right to add or deleteduties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisorand/or hiring authority.

Work Location:

Hybrid – This position carries significant leadership andoperational responsibilities that necessitate regular in‑personpresence and engagement onsite. The successful candidate will beexpected to work onsite a minimum of three (3) days per week, withthe opportunity for remote work when duties, meetings, and businessneeds permit.

Why Join Us:

CU Nursing is an amazing place to be. We have the distinctadvantage of being a part of a huge medical campus with threeincredible hospitals – the VA, the nationally ranked University ofColorado Hospital, and the Children's Hospital Colorado where ournursing students and faculty learn every day. From our beginning125 years ago as part of the School of Medicine at CU Boulder toour current home at the Anschutz Medical Campus, the college hasbeen a recognized leader in nursing education (ranked #10 in onlineMS graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report 2023). Ourfaculty, students and staff have been instrumental in shaping theprofession of nursing and teaching the next generation of nurseswhile treating patients in our own nurse‑led clinics. Be a part ofan innovative, dynamic, diverse, and exciting workplace -- helpingmake great things happen. Join us in our quest to boldly transformhealth together.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday,vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers anexcellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your grosspay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage oftime)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CUcampuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
• There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range ( or hiring range ) for thisposition has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Assistant Professor of Clinical Teaching - $105,000 to$125,000 annually at 1.0 FTE

Associate Professor of Clinical Teaching - $125,000 to$145,000 annually at 1.0 FTE

Professor of Clinical Teaching - $145,000 to $165,000annually at 1.0 FTE

The above salary range ( or hiring range ) represents theUniversity's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range ofpossible compensation at the time of posting. This position is noteligible for overtime compensation unless it is non‑exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plansand retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employerand complies with all applicable federal, state, and local lawsgoverning nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed tocreating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respectand dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicantswith disabilities throughout the employment application process. Torequest an accommodation pursuant to the Americans withDisabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADACoordinator at [e-mail].

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated toensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff,students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conductbackground investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteerin healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliatedhospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will berequired to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillancepolicies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, orvolunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certainresearch areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, youmust enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time ofhire.

Faculty rank is determined at the end of the interview processbased on a comprehensive review of candidate qualifications andexperience compared to established College of Nursing facultycriteria.

This is an open rank faculty appointment and could be categorizedas Assistant Professor of Clinical Teaching, Associate Professor ofClinical Teaching, or Professor of Clinical Teaching based onexperience and qualifications as indicated below:

Assistant Professor of Clinical Teaching:

• An earned doctorate in an appropriate field of science, nursing,education, or related area from an accredited institution of highereducation and in accordance with Board of Nursingrequirements.
• A record of demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, collegialcollaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship toqualify for the rank of Assistant Professor of Clinical Teaching inthe Clinical Series: Clinical Teaching Track.
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE).
• Minimum of two (2) years experience managing simulationoperations, supervising personnel, and supporting simulation‑basededucation.
• Eligible to obtain an unencumbered RN license in Colorado.

Associate Professor of Clinical Teaching:

• An earned doctorate in an appropriate field of science, nursing,education, or related area from an accredited institution of highereducation and in accordance with Board of Nursingrequirements.
• A record of demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, collegialcollaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship toqualify for the rank of Associate Professor of Clinical Teaching inthe Clinical Series: Clinical Teaching Track.
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE).
• Minimum of two (2) years experience managing simulationoperations, supervising personnel, and supporting simulation‑basededucation.
• Eligible to obtain an unencumbered RN license in Colorado.
• Minimum qualifications for appointment at the rank of AssociateProfessor of Clinical Teaching include recognition as an expertteacher and sustained commitment to a program of scholarship.

Professor of Clinical Teaching:

• An earned doctorate in an appropriate field of science, nursing,education, or related area from an accredited institution of highereducation and in accordance with Board of Nursingrequirements.
• A record of demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, collegialcollaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship toqualify for the rank of Professor of Clinical Teaching in theClinical Series: Clinical Teaching Track.
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE).
• Minimum of two (2) years experience managing simulationoperations, supervising personnel, and supporting simulation‑basededucation.
• Eligible to obtain an unencumbered RN license in Colorado.
• Minimum qualifications for appointment at the rank of Professorof Clinical Teaching include recognition as a master teacher,sustained leadership in teaching, expertise in curriculumdevelopment and teaching innovations, and a sustained commitment topeer reviewed scholarly work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator Advanced (CHSE-A)
• Experience with maintaining strict adherence to accreditationand/or regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing budgets and/or operational resources.
• Experience leading quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience implementing simulation technologies and educationalinnovation.
• Experience with faculty development