Assistant Professor

Southern University at New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A public higher education institution in New Orleans is seeking an Assistant Professor / Simulation Lab Coordinator for a full-time role. This multifaceted position focuses on teaching and managing simulation labs for nursing students. The ideal candidate will hold a doctoral degree in nursing and have experience in simulation-based learning and teaching. Responsibilities include overseeing lab operations, collaborating with faculty, and contributing to curriculum development. Competitive salary range is $65,000 to $75,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Licensed and unencumbered registered nurse in Louisiana.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical and/or teaching experience in Nursing.
• Prior experience teaching in an undergraduate nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Assist program directors with integration of simulation into the curriculum.
• Supervise students’ progress and report evaluations.
• Collaborate with nursing faculty to coordinate lab practice and simulation.

Skills

Simulation technology and experiential learning theory

Curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation

Strong analytical, observational, and problem-solving skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Nursing (DNP or PhD)

Master of Science in Nursing if doctoral degree is not in nursing

Tools

Computer and technology skills

Job description

Assistant Professor / Simulation Lab Coordinator / Clinical Placement Coordinator

Base pay range: $65,000.00/yr – $75,000.00/yr

Reports to: Dean, School of Nursing

Senior Level: Associate

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Education; Industries: Higher Education, Hospitals and Health Care

Summary / Objective

Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) offers students a BS in Nursing (B.S.N) degree program to prepare a generalist in nursing with leadership skills, basic research abilities, and a holistic health approach to professional nursing with a focus on the community. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is the foundation for professional nursing practice.

The Assistant Professor / Simulation Lab Coordinator / Clinical Placement Coordinator is a multifaceted faculty position that includes teaching undergraduate nursing students, overseeing the operation of the simulation and high‑fidelity labs, and coordinating clinical placement experiences for pre‑licensure BSN students. This position supports the School of Nursing’s mission to deliver high‑quality, experiential nursing education and foster academic and professional excellence.

The ideal candidate will have experience in simulation‑based learning, possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and demonstrate a commitment to student‑centered, evidence‑based teaching.

The Lab Coordinator ensures the effective and efficient operation of the lab, assesses and provides for meeting programmatic, and student needs, and oversees the operation of high, medium, and low fidelity technology to ensure safe and effective use of the simulation equipment. This individual is expected to maintain the day‑to‑day operations of the laboratory while providing strong customer service that is professional, accurate, and timely. The Nursing Skills Laboratory Simulation Coordinator reports to the Dean of Nursing.

*This position is funded 100% by the Title III‑B, Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) federal grant. As such, the Nursing Skills Simulation Laboratory Coordinator assists the Dean of Nursing with implementing the objectives established in the Title III Program for this federally‑funded activity.

Responsibilities

• Assists program directors, faculty, and students in the lab setting with integration of simulation into the curriculum.
• Supervises and evaluates students’ progress in meeting designated program student learning outcomes (PSLOs) and course student learning outcomes (CSLOs) and reports progress to course faculty and program directors through end of term reports.
• Coordinates and schedules use of labs for all functions, including: regular classes, special class sections, open lab, advanced clinical skills, and clinical skills evaluation.
• Collaborates with the Dean of Nursing to establish, review, and research policies, standard practices, and procedures related to the skills and simulation lab with a focus on continuous quality improvement.
• Collaborates with course faculty in planning, designing, organizing, and delivering lab and simulation activities to meet the needs and schedule of the course.
• Collaborates with the nursing faculty to coordinate the complementary blending of lab practice, simulation, virtual simulation and the clinical experience.
• Researches, develops, updates, collaborates, and refines lab and clinical scenarios for the nursing programs based on student and faculty needs and reflective of current practice standards.
• Ensures safety and maintains OSHA standards within the simulation lab, including appropriate disposal of hazardous waste and sharps.
• Keeps current with safety standards and informs the Dean of Nursing of changes in standards.
• Monitors inventory and orders necessary supplies for the skills and simulation lab, including performing the annual inventory.
• Ensures maintenance of simulation manikins and other equipment in the skills and simulation lab; initiates repair and maintains appropriate warranties.
• Provides orientation to instructors regarding the policies, procedures and use of the simulation lab.
• Assists students and faculty in meeting course objectives through the utilization of the skills and simulation lab activities.
• Oversees utilization of the skills and simulation lab and equipment.
• Serves as a resource and support for Health Programs faculty in utilizing the simulation lab.
• Collaborates with Nursing faculty to provide student remediation in the lab setting.
• Utilizes and emphasizes instructional methods that promote the development of critical thinking, problem solving, decision‑making, and clinical competency for real‑life application.
• Conducts tours for internal/external stakeholders.
• Provides and develops all training for clinical learning lab faculty regarding the administration of the lab equipment, changes to curriculum, software, and/or supplies to be used.
• Orders, prepares, and organizes equipment and supplies to be utilized in the clinical learning lab.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of college students that come from diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic and racial backgrounds.
• Develops positive rapport with colleagues and other members of the campus community to foster a sense of teamwork.

Desired Skills & Knowledge

• Simulation technology and experiential learning theory.
• Curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Strong analytical, observational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be self‑directed and solve problems effectively and efficiently.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Positive and professional demeanor.

Required Education and Experience

• Doctoral degree in Nursing (DNP or PhD).
• Master of Science in Nursing is required if the doctoral degree is not in nursing.
• Licensed and unencumbered registered nurse in the state of Louisiana.
• Minimum of five (5) years clinical and/or teaching experience in Nursing.
• Computer and technology skills are required.
• Prior experience teaching in an undergraduate nursing program.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Non-Discrimination Statement

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal, state, and local laws, Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) forbids discriminating or harassing conduct that is based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in Uniformed Services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws. This commitment applies but is not limited to decisions made with respect to hiring and promotion, the administration of educational programs and policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other College-administered programs. Discriminatory acts of any kind are strictly forbidden.

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Office of Human Resources.