Director, Clinical Education and Nursing Resource Center

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Salem, MA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Nursing is shaping the next generation of nurses who will serve the communities of Greater Boston and beyond. As Director of Clinical Education and Nursing Resource Center, you will lead the infrastructure that makes that preparation possible — setting the standard for simulation-based learning, clinical placement strategy, and faculty-led skills development across the nursing program.

Reporting to nursing program leadership, you will direct the day-to-day operations and long-term vision of the Nursing Resource Center while championing excellence in clinical education across undergraduate and graduate pathways. You will lead the design, scheduling, and quality assurance of simulation and skills lab experiences aligned with current accreditation standards (ACEN/CCNE), while building and sustaining clinical placement partnerships with hospitals, community health settings, and specialty sites throughout the region. Overseeing Resource Center staff, adjunct clinical faculty, and lab operations, including equipment and budget stewardship, will be central to your role, as will using outcome data to evaluate clinical education effectiveness and drive continuous program improvement.

Salem State University is where professional ambition and community purpose meet. As the Commonwealth's Civic Engagement University and a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution, we have a deep commitment to the students, employees and neighbors who make up our university community. Our staff are integral to everything we do, from supporting first-generation college students to advancing civic engagement across the North Shore. If you're looking for a career that challenges and fulfills you, and a team that celebrates who you are, we'd love to welcome you to Salem State.

Requirements

• Master's degree in nursing (MSN) from an accredited program
• Active, unencumbered RN license
• Minimum of eight years of nursing clinical experience
• At least five (5) years of progressive leadership or administrative experience in nursing or health professions education
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical education management, simulation, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements
• Experience with online testing and remediation platforms (e.g., ATI, NCLEX preparation tools)

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree (DNP or PhD) in nursing or a related field
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) certified
• Experience with CCNE accreditation processes and state board regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead the infrastructure for nursing education, including simulation-based learning, clinical placement strategy, and faculty-led skills development.
• Direct the day-to-day operations and long-term vision of the Nursing Resource Center.
• Champion excellence in clinical education across undergraduate and graduate pathways.
• Lead the design, scheduling, and quality assurance of simulation and skills lab experiences aligned with current accreditation standards (ACEN/CCNE).
• Build and sustain clinical placement partnerships with hospitals, community health settings, and specialty sites.
• Oversee Resource Center staff, adjunct clinical faculty, and lab operations.
• Manage equipment and budget stewardship for the Resource Center.
• Use outcome data to evaluate clinical education effectiveness and drive continuous program improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director