Director of Health Programs Simulation

ACCS•Tanner, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Health Programs Simulation is responsible for directing all academic, operational, and accreditation functions of the college’s simulation program. This position provides faculty leadership in simulation based teaching and oversees program administration, including scenario design, facilitation, debriefing, evaluation, operations, compliance, and faculty development. All work must align with nationally recognized standards, including the INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice™ and SSH Accreditation Standards. The Faculty Director also provides simulation instruction, adhering to the general faculty guidelines as specified by the Calhoun Community College Personnel Handbook, the Vice President of Academic Affairs, and Alabama Community College System policy.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Allied Health, or a related field from an accredited institution is required.
Demonstrated experience in simulation-based education including scenario design, facilitation, and debriefing aligned with national standards is required.
A minimum of three years full-time relevant clinical and/or teaching experience in higher education is required.

Nice To Haves

CHSE or CHSOS certification.
Experience in managing simulation center operations, technologies, and accreditation processes.
Experience designing and evaluating simulation curriculum based on INACSL standards.
Demonstrated knowledge of INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice™ and SSH Accreditation Standards.
Strong instructional skills in classroom, lab, and simulation environments.
Proficiency with educational technologies, simulation software, manikin operation, and AV systems.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills.
Ability to mentor faculty and lead professional development.
Understanding of community college philosophy and student-centered teaching.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across disciplines.
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; Ability to work effectively with diverse students, other employees, and the public; Commitment to all students, including those of diverse ages, cultures, genders and ethnic backgrounds; Understanding of the broad range of students' abilities in an open-admissions college and the ability to accommodate varied learning styles; Successful problem solving skills; Conscientious about how work is done and the desire to do a good job; Initiative and a decisive response to downtime, seizing the opportunity to do other work; Attention to detail; A focus on friendliness and patience when responding to students; Readiness and desire to learn new things and apply that knowledge; Willingness to maintain flexibility in order to meet student needs; A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand; Confidence in decision-making and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality simulation-based instruction across assigned health sciences courses.
Design, implement, and evaluate simulation scenarios aligned with evidence-based INACSL standards, including prebriefing, facilitation, and structured debriefing.
Oversee all simulation center operations, including equipment readiness, technology systems, inventory, and safety procedures.
Lead program compliance and documentation required for SSH Accreditation, including policy development, quality improvement processes, and internal audits.
Collaborate with discipline faculty to align simulation activities with course objectives and program outcomes, ensuring measurable performance criteria.
Evaluate student performance and maintain accurate academic records, including grades, attendance, and assessment materials.
Assist in developing and reviewing student learning outcome objectives for simulation-enhanced courses and programs.
Analyze and report data related to simulation outcomes for continuous program improvement.
Engage in faculty development and lead training for faculty and staff in simulation pedagogy, technologies, and best practices.
Coordinate simulation schedules, resource allocation, and interprofessional simulation activities across health programs.
Maintain competency in simulation education, teaching strategies, and emerging technologies.
Foster relationships with clinical partners, industry stakeholders, and advisory committees to strengthen program effectiveness.
Serves on committees engaged in furthering the work of the institution as appointed or elected.
Becomes familiar with institutional policies and procedures as outlined in the College Catalog , Personnel Handbook , and Alabama Community College System Policy Manual ; and follow such policies and procedures.
Perform other appropriate professional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.