Assistant/Associate Dean for Simulation and Experiential Learning

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The USF Health College of Nursing is seeking an Assistant Dean or Associate Dean for Simulation and Experiential Learning. This role will provide strategic and operational leadership for the College’s Simulation and Experiential Learning Center, focusing on advancing innovative, evidence-based learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. The successful candidate will oversee simulation operations, faculty and staff development, accreditation, budget management, and partnerships to support student success and clinical competency. This is an opportunity to shape the future of simulation and experiential learning within a large nursing program. Candidates from nursing are strongly encouraged to apply, as are exceptional candidates from other health professions with significant simulation leadership experience.

Requirements

Doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service.
Normally will have produced creative work, professional writing or research in referred and other professional journals.
Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Associate or Professor.
Minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience in simulation, experiential learning, nursing education, or healthcare education.
Experience supervising and developing faculty and/or staff.
Demonstrated expertise in simulation-based education, curriculum integration, assessment, and accreditation.
Ability to lead organizational change, build partnerships, and foster high-performing teams.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience within a college of nursing, academic health center, or health professions education program.
Experience directing a comprehensive simulation center.
Experience managing personnel, budgets, educational technologies, and accreditation activities.
Success implementing innovative simulation methodologies and evidence-based educational practices.
Record of scholarship and professional engagement in simulation, nursing education, or health professions education.
CHSE (Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator) preferred certification.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic vision and daily operations of the Simulation and Experiential Learning Center.
Integrate simulation and experiential learning across the undergraduate and graduate nursing curricula.
Collaborate with faculty to design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based simulation experiences.
Ensure compliance with accreditation requirements, regulatory standards, and simulation best practices.
Support faculty development in simulation pedagogy, debriefing, and curriculum integration.
Develop partnerships with clinical, community, and interprofessional education partners.
Recruit, mentor, supervise, and evaluate simulation faculty and professional staff.
Manage budgets, facilities, simulation technologies, and educational resources.
Represent the College through professional organizations and simulation initiatives.
Promote a culture of excellence, innovation, accountability, inclusion, and professionalism.