Simulation Clinical Faculty

Sauk Valley Community College; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Sauk Valley Community College invites applications for a Simulation Clinical Faculty position. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and evaluating clinical simulation activities aligned with nursing curriculum, while ensuring safe lab operations and effective use of resources.

The candidate will lead faculty development in simulation, supervise student rotations at healthcare sites, and collaborate with partners to advance clinical readiness and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing and Illinois RN licensure (or eligibility) required.
• Two years of simulation facilitation or clinical education experience required; CHSE preferred or obtainable within 2 years.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, update, and monitor simulation lab policies, procedures, use, and operation.
• Maintain lab inventory and safe storage/disposal of hazardous materials.
• Monitor standards of lab cleanliness and ensure equipment maintenance.
• Manage simulation lab budget and provide recommendations.
• Design and implement clinical simulation activities aligned with nursing courses.
• Plan and teach faculty development programs for simulation education.
• Facilitate hands-on skills practice and support clinical coursework and care plans.
• Perform assessment and data analysis to evaluate learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with community partners for inter-professional simulation activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Illinois RN licensure or eligibility

CHSE certification desired or willing to obtain within 2 years

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google products

Educational software

Job description

Simulation Clinical Faculty Position

Sauk Valley Community College, a comprehensive community college located in a picturesque rural setting, invites applications from innovative individuals for a Simulation Clinical Faculty position.

Located in rural northwestern Illinois, along the scenic Rock River between the cities of Dixon and Sterling, the College is one hour from Rockford and the Quad Cities and two hours west of Chicago.

A link to our comprehensive employee benefits package is provided below.

• Benefits Information: https://www.svcc.edu/employees/opportunities/benefits.html

Policy, Operations & Facility Management

• Develop, implement, update, and monitor simulation lab policies, procedures, use, and operation.
• Maintain lab inventory, ensure safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Monitor and assure appropriate standards of lab cleanliness, provide for equipment maintenance, repair, and replacement.
• Manage and provide recommendations related to the simulation lab budget.

Curriculum Design & Simulation Activities

• Design and implement clinical simulation activities in alignment with the content of each nursing course to enhance clinical competency and readiness for patient care.
• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of specific nursing skills-based training and the evaluation process. Plan, implement and teach faculty development programs relevant to simulation education and program student learning outcomes.
• Create and maintain a respectful and professional working environment, incorporating active learning, reflective thinking, and a confidential debriefing process. Promote critical thinking, clinical judgement and professionalism.
• Continually update and refine lab and simulation experiences based on identified needs.

Teaching, Instruction & Student Support

• Orient instructors in lab procedures, location and use of materials, and operation of equipment.
• Serve as a resource for students and faculty.
• Oversee students during direct patient care rotations at healthcare partner sites.
• Teach nursing curriculum theory courses as needed.
• Facilitate hands‑on skills practice, supports dosage calculation competency, assists with clinical coursework, care plans and related assignments.

Assessment & Continuous Improvement

• Perform assessment and data analysis to evaluate learning lab and simulation activities and outcomes.
• Participate on committees related to curriculum design and/or performance assessment from the simulation/lab/clinical perspective.

Strategy, Collaboration & Administration

• Collaborate with community partners in the development and implementation of inter‑professional simulation activities as directed.
• Develop, in cooperation with the supervisor, annual goals for the simulation lab.
• Work closely with college faculty; assuring appropriate integration of simulation and lab activities, to maximize utilization and moderate costs.
• Assume all other reasonable professional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Essential Functions

Professional & Technical Competencies

• Must understand and support the mission of a community college.
• Must have strong communication (written and oral), interpersonal skills, and analytical skills.
• Must be able to communicate and work effectively in a team environment.

Technology & Software Skills

• Must be able to work with Microsoft Office and Google products.
• Must be able to learn and work with Educational and Instructional software.

Simulation Standards & Learning Environment

• Follow the Standards of Best Practice: Simulation
• Must be able to maintain a safe, organized and effective clinical learning environment, promoting student engagement and confidence.

Physical & Operational Requirements

• Must be physically able to demonstrate and assist in the lab and clinical setting.
• Must be able to work evenings as required.

Education & Licensure

• Master’s degree in nursing; licensed (or eligible for licensure) as a registered nurse in Illinois; at least two-year’s experience in simulation facilitation or clinical education, and recent medical‑surgical experience. Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) certification desired or willing to obtain within 2 years.

Technical & Laboratory Capabilities

• Ability to prepare and organize simulation laboratory activities, utilize advanced technical simulation and lab equipment, and communicate that knowledge to others as appropriate.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Pedagogy & Instructional Development

• Knowledge of alternative teaching/learning options, curriculum design and evaluation, and ability to contribute to instructional vitality and growth of the simulation laboratory.

Adaptability & Instructional Alignment

• Ability to anticipate and effectively adapt to changes in program requirements and methodology; and work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. Evidence of support for the mission of a comprehensive community college.

Sauk Valley Community College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in all employee and student relations. No person on the basis of race, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, sex, genetic information, creed, religion, color, marital or parental status or family responsibilities, veteran status, age, national origin, membership in any professional group, organization or association, socioeconomic status, or mental or physical disability is discriminated against, which includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial assistance, placement, recruitment, educational programs, and activities. Students admitted from a foreign country are expected to take the TOEFL exam. A minimum level of competency on the TOEFL exam is part of the consideration of admission. For students who reside in the United States, a lack of English skills is not a barrier to admission and participation in educational programs. Violation of this policy on the basis of sex is also governed by the Sexual Misconduct Procedures. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Director of Human Resources.