NTT Instructor: Simulation

Rutgers University; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers University–Camden invites applications for a Non-Tenure Track Instructor position focusing on simulation operations, organizational leadership in healthcare settings, and interprofessional teaching. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, curriculum integration, and community health partnerships, with opportunities to teach in leadership, operations, and simulation methods.

The successful candidate will lead the IPEI Program’s simulation logistics and healthcare operations

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in healthcare or complex organizational environments.
• Experience with simulation operations and healthcare delivery systems.
• Knowledge of accreditation or regulatory processes.
• Strong collaboration across disciplines and with community partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the simulation program and healthcare operations within the school.
• Teach courses aligned with expertise (e.g., leadership, healthcare operations, quality and safety, executive decision-making, population health, or simulation methods).
• Collaborate with faculty and program leads to integrate simulation and experiential learning across curricula.
• Oversee evaluation processes related to simulation activities and program effectiveness.
• Contribute to community partnerships and professional committees.

Skills

Simulation leadership

Healthcare operations

Interprofessional teaching

Quality and safety

Accreditation processes

Faculty development

Job description

Posting Summary

The Rutgers University School of Nursing-Camden ( SNC ) invites applications for a Non-Tenure Track ( NTT ) Instructor position with a primary focus on simulation operations, organizational leadership in healthcare settings, and support of interprofessional teaching and practice initiatives. This calendar-year position supports the School’s ongoing commitment to innovation, community engagement, and practice-focused education. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership experience in healthcare or complex organizational environments, with skills relevant to health simulation operations, program development, and systems-level organizational management. Candidates may come from nursing or related fields (e.g., healthcare administration, business, public health, organizational leadership, or clinical operations). A strong understanding of healthcare delivery structures, leadership, quality and safety, and accreditation or regulatory processes is preferred. SNC offers a broad spectrum of programs, including RN-to-BS, traditional and second-degree BSN programs, MSN , DNP Nurse Practitioner pathways, post-graduate certificates, and an interdisciplinary PhD program focused on translational science for population health. The selected candidate will support academic programs through teaching, operational leadership, simulation oversight, and community practice partnerships. This role will serve as a key academic and operational leader within the school and specifically with the Interprofessional Education, Practice, and Innovation ( IPEI ) Program, overseeing simulation logistics and healthcare operations infrastructure. The individual will collaborate across the school and campus, support faculty training, and enhance clinical and leadership learning experiences for students at all academic levels, including opportunities to teach in areas such as healthcare leadership, organizational management, systems operations, and executive-level decision-making. Additionally, this position will contribute to community-facing healthcare initiatives, supporting the development and sustainability of practice models and related clinical outreach efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for: Simulation, Operations, and Academic Integration Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the simulation program and healthcare operations within the school. Supervise and guide operational workflow of simulation activities, ensuring systems, resources, and staffing support effective function rather than personally executing daily tasks. Lead and guide simulation staff by establishing clear performance objectives, aligning team goals with program priorities, and overseeing workflow execution to ensure the timely execution/implementation of education. Establish and oversee quality, safety, and policy frameworks that govern simulation operations. Lead accreditation and reaccreditation preparation, ensuring ongoing compliance, readiness, and continuous quality improvement. Partner with faculty and program leads to integrate simulation and experiential learning across academic curricula. Guide faculty and staff development initiatives that enhance simulation teaching expertise, operational effectiveness, and leadership capability. Oversee evaluation processes related to simulation activities, learning outcomes, and overall program effectiveness. Teaching & Scholarly Engagement Teach courses aligned with expertise (examples may include leadership, healthcare operations, quality and safety, executive decision-making, population health, or simulation methods). Participate in curriculum development and revision to support experiential and systems-based learning. Engage in scholarly or practice-focused work aligned with Boyer’s Model of Scholarship (Discovery, Integration, Application, Teaching and Learning). Contribute to initiatives involving community and healthcare partners, especially those serving populations central to the School’s mission. Service Participate in School and University committees. Contribute to professional, community, or academic partnerships that strengthen healthcare workforce and practice initiatives.

Overview

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report ’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in simulation-based education and/or healthcare operations, including areas such as direct service delivery, staff competency training, financial management, and operational oversight. Experience with accreditation processes, regulatory compliance, or academic/clinical program oversight. Record of scholarly, practice, or leadership accomplishments consistent with Boyer’s Model of Scholarship. Experience working with a wide range of communities and community-based healthcare initiatives.