Clinical Simulation Educator

University of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

About The Position

The Clinical Simulation Educator is a General Track faculty member who provides leadership, expertise, and evidence-based instruction in simulation-based nursing education within the Mary Morton Parsons Clinical Simulation Learning Center (CSLC). The educator collaborates with the CSLC Director, School of Nursing faculty and staff, and community partners to design, implement, facilitate, and evaluate simulation and laboratory learning experiences supporting undergraduate and graduate nursing curricula. The educator serves as an educational resource and simulation expert, advancing student learning, faculty development, curricular innovation, and continuous quality improvement through evidence-based simulation practices. The role also includes faculty development and ongoing professional engagement. The Clinical Simulation Educator reports to the Director of the Mary Morton Parsons Clinical Simulation Learning Center. Annual evaluation follows School of Nursing faculty evaluation policies and considers simulation-based teaching effectiveness, contributions to simulation program development, faculty development, and professional engagement.

Requirements

Master's degree in Nursing.
Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience.
Current, unencumbered Virginia RN license or eligibility for Virginia licensure at the time of appointment.
Maintain required professional credentials, certification, and nursing licensure.
Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE®) certification is required within three years of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated expertise or experience in simulation-based education, clinical skills instruction, or nursing education.
Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE®) certification preferred at hire.

Responsibilities

Design, facilitate, and evaluate simulation-based learning experiences that support program outcomes and course objectives across undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.
Facilitate simulation, laboratory, and skills-based learning using evidence-based practices that promote clinical judgment, critical thinking, communication, teamwork, patient safety, and psychomotor skill development.
Collaborate with course faculty to align simulation activities with curricular objectives, learner needs, competency-based education principles, and accreditation standards.
Assess learner performance through observation, debriefing, competency assessments, simulation evaluation tools, and other evidence-based methods; provide timely, constructive feedback and develop or implement remediation plans when needed.
Foster psychologically safe and inclusive learning environments that encourage reflection, professional development, and lifelong learning.
Collaborate with the CSLC Director, nursing faculty, and interprofessional partners to design, implement, and evaluate simulation experiences that support curriculum goals and student learning.
Coordinate curricular integration of simulation and laboratory activities across undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.
Develop, revise, and maintain simulation scenarios, standardized patient experiences, laboratory activities, and debriefing strategies using current evidence and simulation best practices.
Serve as a lead facilitator for simulation-based learning and consult with faculty on simulation design, implementation, and evaluation.
Contribute to policies, procedures, and operational processes that support excellence in simulation-based education.
Provide orientation, consultation, mentoring, and ongoing professional development for faculty using simulation-based education.
Collect, analyze, and disseminate evaluation data to assess simulation effectiveness and support continuous program improvement.
Engage in scholarly activities related to simulation, nursing education, and curriculum innovation.
Maintain simulation pedagogy expertise through continuing education, certification, professional organizations, and review of current evidence and emerging technologies.
Serve on School of Nursing and professional committees as appropriate.
Maintain required professional credentials, certification, and nursing licensure.
Perform other duties assigned by the CSLC Director and Department Chair that are consistent with the faculty role.