Director of Simulation, Full Time, College of Nursing

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 81,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Retirement plans

Work-life balance

Paid leave

Job summary

The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing is seeking a Director of Simulation to oversee the Simulation and Skills Lab. The role leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational and operational activities, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and academic goals.

You will supervise the Simulation team, collaborate with faculty and interdisciplinary staff, and drive strategic planning for future simulation initiatives in the College of Nursing.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Six years of nursing experience including two years designing, facilitating and evaluating simulation in higher education or healthcare.
• Two years of supervisory experience in academic, simulation lab, or healthcare setting.
• CHSE certification within the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate simulation curricula based on Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice (INACSL) and current rules.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to create human simulation experiences aligning with program goals.
• Coach faculty and staff in the optimal use of simulation for education objectives.
• Plan facility expansions to meet evolving simulation needs and best practices.
• Supervise simulation center faculty and staff and participate in governance.

Skills

Simulation education

Leadership

Curriculum development

Team supervision

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Master's degree

DNP or PhD in Nursing

Tools

CHSE certification

Ohio RN license

Job description

Director of Simulation, Full Time, College of Nursing Job Description Job Alerts Link Job Title: Director of Simulation, Full Time, College of Nursing Posting Start Date: 11/5/26 Work Arrangement: Onsite

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About The College of Nursing

The College of Nursing has been providing students and alumni with experiences that extend beyond the classroom for over 130 years. Among the oldest nursing schools in the country, the UC College of Nursing has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. For nurses, compassion, empathy and critical thinking go without saying. University of Cincinnati nurses build on these traits to become leaders in whichever setting they choose to work. A nationally recognized institution for our academic standards, technology application and research activity, we educate our students to put patients first, abide by ethical standards, innovate, open themselves to change and meet new workplace demands.

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Job Overview

This leadership position will play a pivotal role in overseeing simulation education and operations of the College of Nursing Simulation and Skills Lab. This position will direct, coordinate, develop, implement and evaluate educational, operational and financial activities in supporting the Skills Lab. The Director will report to the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Operations and Accreditation and will work closely with faculty, staff, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure simulation standards are met in the delivery of simulation education. This position will provide supervision to the members of the Simulation team consisting of the Simulation Coordinator and Simulation Operations Specialists.

Essential Functions

• Developing, evaluating, and documenting simulation curricula based on the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice (INACSL, 2021), the latest evidence, and Ohio State Board of Nursing rule and law.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to create human simulation experiences solutions to achieve the educational goals and objectives for programs.
• Coach faculty, staff and others in best uses of simulation experiences to achieve educational goals and objectives of their program(s).
• In collaboration with College leadership, develop plans for facility expansion in order to meet evolving needs and new simulation best practices.
• Advising leadership on long-range planning for simulation.
• Ensuring the maintenance and updating of the physical space and ordering of supplies.
• Developing and implementing interprofessional simulation activities.
• Developing and managing graduate simulation using simulated patients.
• Supervising simulation center assigned faculty and staff.
• Participating in program meetings and governance.
• Submits reports to leadership on simulation activities.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other academic health center simulation leads.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

Master's Degree

Required Trainings/Certifications

• Unencumbered Ohio Registered Nursing License.
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or must obtain within the first year of employment. This certification is offered by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH).

Required Experience

Six (6) years of nursing experience including two (2) years of experience designing, facilitating and evaluating simulation in a higher education or healthcare setting and two (2) years of supervisory experience in either an academic, simulation laboratory, or healthcare setting

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Doctor of Nursing Practice or PhD in Nursing
• 1 year teaching experience in Higher Education

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:$81,000 - $91,000 commensurate with experience

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary of $81,000 - $91,000 commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

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