Director of Simulation
Job Details
- Description
The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing seeks qualified applicants for a full-time, non-tenure stream faculty member for the Director of Simulation.
The Director of Simulation leads the development, design, implementation, and evaluation of simulation-based educational initiatives. The Director will provide comprehensive strategic and operational planning and be responsible for identifying opportunities for innovation, funding, and research. The Director of Simulation will also ensure that simulation-based learning experiences meet the International Nursing Association for Clinical and Simulation Learning (INACSL) Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best PracticeTM.
Faculty members are employees of the University and receive dedicated time and resources to perform scholarly work, travel to present their work at professional conferences, and have opportunities to pursue specialty certification and faculty practice. Faculty members also teach and perform service.
Position Responsibilities:
- Provides operational and strategic planning
- Collaborates with members of programs utilizing simulation to design, develop, deliver, and evaluate engaging and immersive simulation activities and initiatives for SON students
- Ensure simulation experiences are aligned with the overall mission of the School and the standards of the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE);
- Provides faculty development in educational practices using simulation
- Participates in the development and writing of grants to support and enhance simulation education offerings at the SON
- Develops and enforces policies and procedures to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient use of the simulation lab space, equipment, and supplies
- Promotes and supports simulation research activities and evaluation of student learning
- Ensures that quality assurance systems are in place, utilized, and effective
- Prepares reports on program activities, standards, and accreditation requirements
- Supervises simulation center personnel (Operations Manager, Simulation Specialists, Administrative Personnel);
- Provides an evaluation plan to assess student learning outcomes, faculty performance, and simulation scenario effectiveness; and
- Participates in professional activities to maintain expertise in the ever-evolving field of healthcare simulation.
How to apply:
For complete position details visit join.pitt.edu and view Director of Simulation, job #24009230. To view all open faculty positions at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing visit: Career Opportunities.
About Pitt:
Established in 1939, the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is one of the nation's most elite schools of nursing, receiving millions of dollars in NIH grant funding each year. U.S. News & World Report highly ranks multiple academic programs, including a #2 ranking for the Nurse Anesthesia DNP program in its 2025 list of Best Grad Schools. A complete list of rankings for the School of Nursing can be found at: Pitt Nursing rankings.
- Posted On
- 4/24/2025
- Job Type
- Dean/Director
- School/Institution
- University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
- Job Location
- Pittsburgh, PA