Simulation Lab Instructor - Grant-Funded

SOUTHERN WV COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE; Logan (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College in Logan, WV seeks a Simulation Lab Instructor – Grant-Funded to support Nursing and Allied Health programs. The role develops and implements simulation-based learning, integrates AI and VR, and coordinates the creation of at least 50 new scenarios over five years.

This 12-month administrative faculty position is full-time with benefits, with a pay range of $60,000 to $70,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Allied Health or related discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
• Current, unencumbered RN licensure or eligibility for licensure and relevant certifications.
• CHSE or comparable healthcare simulation certification or willing to begin certification after employment.
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience; 5+ years in simulation-based education preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver simulation-based experiences to strengthen clinical competencies.
• Coordinate at least 50 new simulation scenarios over five years, with AI/VR integration.
• Train faculty, manage lab practice/remediation, and maintain documentation.
• Collaborate with Nursing and Allied Health programs and clinical partners.

Skills

RN licensure

Healthcare simulation

Educational technology

Faculty development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related discipline

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CHSE certification

AI/VR in education

Job description

• Location 100 College Drive,Logan, WV, 25601,United States
• Base Pay $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 / Year

Contact information

• Name Susan Ross
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Simulation Lab Instructor - Grant-Funded

12-month Administrative Faculty - Full-time with Benefits – Pay Range $60,000 - $70,000

This is a grant-funded position. Continuation of employment depends upon grant-funding continuation and restrictions for the position, performance, and/or institutional needs.

Campus: Logan

Responsibilities

The Simulation Lab Instructor provides instructional, simulation, and educational technology support for Nursing and Allied Health programs at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College. The position plans, develops, implements, facilitates, evaluates, and continuously improves simulation-based learning experiences designed to strengthen student clinical competency, clinical judgment, technical skills, critical thinking, patient safety, and workforce readiness. The position supports the Nursing and Allied Health Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) grant by coordinating the development of at least 50 new simulation scenarios over a five-year period, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) simulation technologies, developing competency-based assessment rubrics and debriefing guides, training faculty, coordinating laboratory practice and student remediation, and maintaining accurate simulation, assessment, and grant-related documentation. The position collaborates with Nursing and Allied Health faculty, administrators, clinical partners, and other stakeholders to integrate simulation into the curriculum and ensure learning experiences are aligned with applicable professional, licensure, certification, accreditation, and workforce standards. The incumbent may provide classroom, laboratory, clinical, simulation, or other instructional support consistent with the individual's education, professional licensure, credentials, and assigned program responsibilities.

Requirements

Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Allied Health, Health Sciences, Clinical Education, Education, or other closely related discipline. Master’s Degree is preferred. Must have current, unencumbered registered nurse (RN) licensure or eligibility for licensure and/or NBRC, ARRT, ASCP, CST, or NREMT certification. Must be certified in Health Simulation Education (CHSE) or comparable healthcare simulation certification or willing to begin certification after employment. Other nationally recognized simulation or clinical education certification is preferred. Must have three (3) years relevant professional experience in nursing, allied health, clinical education, simulation, skills laboratory instruction, or a closely related healthcare education field. Five (5) years of experience in simulation-based education, competency assessment, clinical skills instruction, faculty development, or student remediation is preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Summary

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of clinical education and competency-based education. Knowledge of simulation scenario development, facilitation, pre-briefing, debriefing, and evaluation. Knowledge of competency assessment and student remediation. Knowledge of Nursing and/or Allied Health professional standards and clinical competencies. Knowledge of applicable licensure, certification, accreditation, and credentialing standards. Knowledge of high-fidelity simulation, AI, VR, audiovisual systems, simulation software, and related educational technology. Knowledge of data collection, documentation, assessment, and continuous quality improvement. Simulation scenario development and facilitation skills. Demonstrated ability to develop and apply competency-based assessments and rubrics. Proficiency in debriefing, coaching, providing constructive feedback, and supporting student remediation. Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot simulation equipment and related technology. Knowledge of AI/VR applications and emerging instructional technologies. Experience providing faculty training and professional development. Ability to manage projects and support multi-year grant implementation. Strong organizational, scheduling, recordkeeping, and documentation abilities. Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, presentation, and instructional communication skills. Skilled in collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of educational and grant-related data. Ability to develop and implement a multi-year simulation development plan. Ability to develop and document at least 50 simulation scenarios over the five-year grant period. Ability to work effectively across multiple Nursing and Allied Health disciplines. Ability to translate clinical and professional competencies into meaningful simulation experiences. Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet established grant, instructional, and institutional deadlines. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Ability to learn and effectively implement new technologies. Ability to establish effective working relationships with students, faculty, administrators, clinical partners, healthcare professionals, and external stakeholders. Ability to maintain accurate and confidential records. Demonstrated commitment to student success, patient safety, professional standards, continuous improvement, and the mission of Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College. People-oriented with a strong commitment to excellent customer service, demonstrating a people-first attitude, patience, attentiveness, creativity, and resourcefulness.

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and does not discriminate based on race, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, religion, color, or age in admission, employment, or educational programs and activities; nor does it discriminate based on genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in discrimination investigations. This nondiscrimination policy also applies to all education programs, to admission, to employment, and to other related activities covered under Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination in higher education. Southern will take steps to ensure that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the college’s CTC offerings. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College also neither affiliates with nor grants recognition to any individual, group, or organization having policies that discriminate based on race, ethnicity, sex, color, creed, religion, age, physical or mental disability, marital or family status, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, service in the uniformed services, ancestry, or national origin. Inquiries regarding compliance with any state or federal nondiscrimination law may be addressed to Equal Employment Opportunity Officer and Title IX Coordinator, Ms. Debbie C. Dingess, Chief Human Resources Officer, Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 100 College Drive, Logan, WV 25601, 304-896-7408 or Section 504 Coordinator, Ms. Dianna Toler, Director of Student Success, Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 100 College Drive, Logan, WV 25601, 304-896-7315. TTY 304-792-7054 may be used to communicate with any office or employee of the college.