Simulation Facilitator

Job Title: Simulation Facilitator
Union Description: AFT/Assistant Director 2
Job Category: Exempt 35 hour workweek
Close Date: NA
Salary Range: $71400.87 - $82106.51 (Steps 1-4)

Position Summary:
The School of Nursing and Health Sciences Department of Nursing at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) invites applications for a 12-month full time Simulation Facilitator position to join our community starting in July 2025. This is a 12 month in-person position with occasional evening and weekend commitments.

The Simulation Facilitator Simulation and Clinical Learning Resource Center plays a key role in supporting nursing faculty and students by enhancing clinical education through simulation-based learning. Working closely with the Simulation Coordinator and faculty this position ensures that simulation experiences align with curricular needs while maintaining the mission and philosophy of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Responsibilities include mentoring faculty in simulation design and implementation providing hands-on instruction facilitation simulations and fostering a culture of excellence in simulation-based education.
Key duties involve collaborating with faculty to develop and implement simulations with faculty serving as content experts. Additionally this role will lead summer simulation sessions for the ABSN program contribute to departmental initiatives such as committees grants and events and support student learning through classroom and clinical lab instruction evaluation and remediation.

Other responsibilities include managing clinical makeup and remediation guidelines assisting with student performance evaluations and participating in recruitment activities such as facility tours open houses and accepted student events which fall on occasional evenings and weekends. This position requires a commitment to innovation in nursing education and the ability to support faculty and students in achieving excellence in clinical practice throughsimulation.

Qualifications:

• Clinical and classroom teaching experience in Nursing.
• Working knowledge of curriculum development and assessment.
• Experience with or willingness to develop expertise with clinical simulation.
• Experience in healthcare.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Requires an MSN in Nursing.
• CHSE or CHSOS preferred but willing to consider person who has desire to achieve this certification.
• At least 3 years of simulation experience including competency in simulation-based education.
• Experience in clinical and classroom nursing education with working knowledge ofcurriculum development and assessment.
• Knowledge of MicrosoftTM Office and G Suite. Knowledge of learning management systems (LMSs).

About TCNJ

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a highly selective institution that is consistently recognized as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. Founded in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School TCNJ maintains the eighth highest four-year graduation rate among all public colleges and universities. It is ranked by Money as one of the top 15 public colleges most likely to pay off financially and U.S. News & World Report rates it the No. 1 public institution among regional universities in the northeast.

Employee Benefits:
As a member of The College of New Jersey Community you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health welfare and retirement benefits including:

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical dental and prescription plans
• Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program
• Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program
• Pension retirement and deferred compensation plans group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee affinity groups
• Access to extensive learning opportunities

To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to learn more!

Application Instructions:

Candidates should submit (a) a letter of application highlighting their interest and qualifications (b) a curriculum vitae (c) a statement of teaching philosophy/approach which highlights best practices (no longer than 2 pages) (d) a statement of commitment to diversity equity and inclusion (no longer than 1 page) (e) unofficial transcripts (graduate and undergraduate) and (f) names and contact information for at least three professional references. Applications should be submitted electronically to our Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus community that respects and uplifts individuals from all backgrounds. We value the varied perspectives experiences and talents of all members of our community and strive to create an environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunities for success. As an equal opportunity employer we comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. We encourage applications from individuals whose lived experiences and professional interests align with our institutional mission of academic excellence access and integrity.