Director of Healthcare Simulation and Innovative Learning Position Available In Watauga, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Director of Healthcare Simulation and Innovative Learning position in Boone, North Carolina, requires a minimum of two years of healthcare simulation experience and a healthcare-related degree. Preferred qualifications include a master's degree in education or a related field. Responsibilities include developing simulation programs, curriculum design, technology integration, faculty training, assessment, and collaboration. The salary range is $65,000 - $75,000 per year for this full-time position.
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Recruit Position Title:
Director of HealthcareSimulation and Innovative LearningLocation:
Boone, NorthCarolinaFaculty Rank:
No Provide Rank N/APosition Number:
094241
Department:
Department of Nursing – 273300MinimumQualifications Graduation from an accredited four-year college or universitywith a major in healthcare, nursing, or other health-related fieldis required. Computer science and information technology applicantsmay be considered with documented health-related experience. A minimum of two calendar years or the equivalent of experiencein healthcare simulation. Excellent clinical and communication skills.
PreferredQualifications Master’s degree or higher in education, instructionaltechnology, nursing, or related field preferred. Priorpost-secondary teaching, counseling, or advising experience ispreferred. Preparation in teaching and learning principles for adulteducation, student academic success coaching and evaluation and/orstudent mentoring. Clinical expertise or education in multiple clinical areas ispreferred, must have a strong medical/surgical background. National certification(s) in healthcare simulation, such asCSHE (Certified Simulation Health Educator) or CHSOS (CertifiedHealth Simulation Operations Specialist).Essential Duties andResponsibilitiesWith approximately 560 enrolled students, theDepartment of Nursing prepares nurse leaders and providers toadvance the nursing profession through education, scholarship, andpractice in service to the community. Programs include thepre-licensure BSN, the online RN to BSN, and the online MSN with aconcentration in nursing education. All programs are fullyaccredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education(CCNE). The Department is in the process of developing a new DNPFamily Nurse Practitioner program to begin in fall of 2026.
Keyresponsibilities include:
Developing Simulation Programs:
The provision of simulatedpatient care across a variety of healthcare settings and specialtyevent types is foundational to clinical learning. Creatingrealistic healthcare simulation scenarios for training purposes forindividuals across the lifespan that include both routine andhigh-risk, low-occurrence events.
Curriculum Design:
Collaborating with academic andinstructional teams to design and implement learning activitiesthat leverage innovative learning tools and techniques.
Technology Integration:
Identifying and integrating emergingtechnologies that enhance learning outcomes, such as virtualreality, augmented reality, or artificial intelligence in clinicalnursing education.
Faculty and Staff Training:
Providing guidance and training forfaculty and staff to effectively use simulation tools andtechnology in their teaching.
Assessment and Improvement:
Evaluating the effectiveness oflearning programs and simulations, making data-driven decisions tocontinuously improve educational offerings.
Collaboration:
Working closely with other departments, externalpartners, or industry experts to stay current with trends and bestpractices in simulation and innovative learning. Contributing to
Team Success:
Engage actively with fellow staffmembers of the nursing Simulation Lab, sharing knowledge andexpertise to promote student success and support the ongoingimprovement of learning technologies. Overseeing the maintenance, calibration, and repair ofsimulation equipment, ensuring all systems and technologies arefully functional and up to date. This includes coordinating routineinspections, troubleshooting technical issues, and managingrelationships with vendors for repairs or upgrades.
Type ofPositionFull Time Position Staff/Non-FacultyAppointmentType1.00Work Schedule/HoursStandard is
M-F, 8-5.
Monday throughFriday, some occasional evenings and weekends may be requiredduring special events.
Number of Hours Per Week40Number of MonthsPer Year12Mandatory StaffNoSuggested Salary Range$65,000 -$75,000Physical Demands of PositionTo perform this jobsuccessfully, an individual must be able to perform each essentialjob duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essentialjob functions.
Posting Details InformationPosting Date:
02/07/2025
Closing Date:
03/02/2025
Open Until Filled:
NoEvaluationof Applications Begins:
02/10/2025
Proposed Date of Hire:
04/07/2025Special Instructions to ApplicantsA complete applicationwill include the following attachments: CV/Resume Cover Letter Reference List with contact information included
Search ChairName:
Gregory MarlerSearch Chair Email:
marlergs@appstate.edu
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