Assistant Professor (Translational Health Sciences Simulation - 0083299)

University of Hawaii System • Honolulu, HI

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About The Position

The University of Hawai'i (UH) Manoa School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene (SONDH) invites qualified, dynamic and dedicated individual to apply for a tenure-leading, full-time, 11-month faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor under the UH Translational Health Science Simulation Center (THSSC). The UH THSSC brings real-life scenarios to the classroom so that students can gain the experience, confidence and skills they need to provide quality care. The center integrates state-of-the-art equipment, electronic patient records and practices currently used by the state's leading medical centers. The position is expected to begin approximately June / July 2025 or as mutually acceptable.

Requirements

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree or PhD degree with appropriate clinical board certification.
• Current unrestricted RN license to practice in Hawai'i.
• Relevant board certification or qualification in the clinical discipline.
• Minimum of two (2) years of full-time work experience in the management and administration of a healthcare simulation program.
• Demonstrated expertise in the use of simulation technology for healthcare education.
• Demonstrated ability in teaching and patient care.
• Demonstrated understanding of assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated competency in interprofessional teamwork and team science.
• Demonstrated professionalism and ability to meet and confer with others.

Nice To Haves

• Record of progressive responsibility in a healthcare setting(s).
• Certified Simulation Healthcare Educator (CHSE) - Advanced.
• Familiarity with evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Translational Health Sciences Simulation Center (THSSC/Center), providing leadership, administration and operational management.
• Oversee the development, implementation and evaluation of simulation-based education.
• Engage in clinical simulation instruction of nursing and other health science faculty and students.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to design, develop, conduct and evaluate new courses and educational initiatives.
• Ensure existing courses and initiatives meet current standards of healthcare practice.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and integration of patient simulation technology.
• Provide instruction/guidance and remedial sim lab activities to students.
• Advance awareness of THSSC through public events and community outreach.
• Monitor the latest research and trends in patient simulation.
• Engage in research/scholarly projects consistent with the Department/Schools goals.
• Disseminate scholarship via presentations and peer-reviewed published manuscripts.
• Provide service to the School/University and the Profession.
• Oversee the Center's finances and manage the budget.
• Supervise Center team members and manage staff workflow.

Benefits

• Commensurate salary with qualifications and experience.
• Full-Time, 100% FTE position.
• Tenure-Track position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree