Simulation and Clinical Faculty – School of Nursing

University of Kansas Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan (457 or 403b)

Job summary

The University of Kansas Medical Center School of Nursing seeks a full-time Simulation and Clinical Faculty to support clinical education with emphasis on simulation in prelicensure programs. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and position is clinical track.

The faculty will lead hands-on labs, use simulation for competency assessment, and contribute to curriculum development and service activities within the School of Nursing.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Nursing required with a strong background in clinical education.
• RN license in Kansas or eligibility for licensure is required.
• Experience in simulation-based education and competency assessment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach in clinical skills and simulation labs for prelicensure nursing students.
• Develop and refine simulation scenarios and rubrics for assessment.
• Provide formative feedback and coaching to promote safe clinical practice.
• Participate in course and curriculum development and service activities.

Skills

clinical simulation

simulation-based education

competency assessment

teaching and curriculum development

Education

Graduate degree in Nursing

Job description

Department: SON Clinical Learning Lab/Simulation ----- Faculty Position Title: Simulation and Clinical Faculty - School of Nursing Job Family Group: Academic

Job Description Summary: The School of Nursing at the University of Kansas Medical Center seeks a full-time faculty to support clinical education, with an emphasis in clinical simulation within the prelicensure nursing programs. This is a clinical track position; rank and salary are commensurate with experience.

The faculty member will facilitate student learning and competency development primarily through clinical hands-on laboratory instruction, simulation-based education, and competency assessment.

The faculty member will advance student success by promoting safe, evidence-based nursing practice while fostering clinical judgment, professional behaviors, and confidence in patient care.

In addition to teaching responsibilities, the faculty member will contribute to course, curriculum, and simulation development, implementation, and evaluation activities.

The clinical faculty member will also participate in service-related activities that support the mission of the School of Nursing.

Opportunities to engage in clinical practice through the School of Nursing Faculty Practice Plan may be available. The faculty member will also participate in service-related activities that support the school and possibly engage in clinical practice through the School of Nursing faculty practice plan.

Job Duties

Teach in clinical skills and simulation laboratory nursing settings to include prebriefing, debriefing, evaluation of performance using competency-based rubrics, provide formative feedback and coaching, and collaborate with clinical laboratory operations staff to ensure efficient and safe learning environments. Provide real-time observation and coaching to support safe, effective clinical practice; evaluate student performance using standardized tools and narrative feedback. Participate in ongoing course and curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation activities including simulation scenario development and refinement. Participate in service-related activities (such as serving on committees/task forces, mentoring students, etc.) to support the mission of the school. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Education: Graduate degree in Nursing. This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Certifications/Licenses: Possess a registered nurse (RN) license from the Kansas State Board of Nursing (or be eligible for RN licensure in Kansas).

Work Experience: One (1) year of clinical nursing practice experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications/Licenses: Certification in simulation (CHSE) or nursing education (CNE).

Work Experience: Prior teaching experience in lab and clinical environments. Experience in simulation-based education or facilitation. Experience as a preceptor in a clinical environment.

Skills Communication Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment.

A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

Employee Type

Regular Time Type: Full time

Mission

The mission of the University of Kansas Medical Center is to improve lives and communities in Kansas and beyond through innovation in education, research, and health care.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination https://kumc-publicpoliciesandprocedures.policystat.com/policy/8446235/latest/ Under Kansas state law, certain KUMC positions are subject to disability preference. For positions subject to this requirement, KUMC will offer an interview to a person who has applied for an open position who is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodation, to meet the performance standards of the position and who has presented acceptable proof of disability. If the position you apply for is subject to the disability preference requirement, you will be asked to provide information in support of your request for disability preference when you complete the application for employment. https://civilrights.ku.edu/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf https://www.laborposters.org/federal/1606-federal-pay-transparency-poster.htm