Nursing/Simulation Lab Professor

Community College System of New Hampshire•Nashua, NH

17h

About The Position

The Nursing/Simulation Lab Professor educates students and develops laboratory curricula and patient simulations in the Nursing Simulation Lab at Nashua Community College. The position reports to the Department Chairperson of the Nursing Department. The professor teaches or assists with assigned laboratory courses in the Simulation Lab, delivers specialty lectures across the curriculum, and plans, schedules, and sets up simulations for clinical groups and courses. The role develops, delivers, modifies, and evaluates laboratory curricula and instructional materials that meet course content and accreditation standards, integrate theory and application, support critical thinking and life skills, and address diverse academic needs. The professor supports and advises students, supervises their learning activities and academic progress, maintains accurate records, and consults with students and course coordinators about progress. The role also oversees the lab classroom, simulation suite, equipment, supplies, inventory, and budget in collaboration with the department chair. Additional responsibilities include coordinating laboratory operations, developing and evaluating clinical experiences or courses, mentoring faculty and staff, maintaining relationships with clinical sites and vendors, and supporting recruitment, retention, and community engagement activities. The professor participates in professional development to remain current in nursing laboratory instruction, uses instructional and administrative technology, follows institutional policies and regulations, and performs other assigned duties. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of the required background check.

Requirements

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in Nursing with a concentration in medical/surgical nursing; alternatively, a master’s degree in Public Health, Health Care Administration, Health Promotion, or a related health care or education field. A master’s degree in a health-related field requires a bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Six years of nursing teaching experience, including two years supervising students or personnel in educational activities or academic program administration; alternatively, six years of business or industry experience directly related to nursing, including two years supervising personnel or administering programs or projects.
Valid driver’s license.
Current license to practice as a registered nurse in New Hampshire.
Thorough knowledge of teaching methods, instructional materials, and organization of subject matter into effective teaching units in technology or other specialized programs.
Complete knowledge of principles, methods, techniques, and equipment in the subjects taught.
Ability to evaluate student progress and provide guidance to students and instructors.
Ability to supervise professional instructional staff and collaborate on program, policy, and procedure development.
Ability to work effectively with businesses and community organizations.
Ability to originate and implement new programs and improve existing programs.
Willingness to maintain an appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities, as determined by the college appointing authority.

Responsibilities

Teach or assist with assigned laboratory course schedules in the Nursing Simulation Lab and teach assigned specialty lectures across the curriculum.
Plan, manage, schedule, and set up patient simulations for clinical groups and courses each semester as needed.
Develop, modify, deliver, and evaluate program laboratory curricula and instructional materials in accordance with course content and accreditation standards.
Maintain availability to assist students with learning needs and advise them on academic matters related to the Nursing Simulation Lab; refer students to appropriate personnel when appropriate.
Supervise student learning activities and academic progress, maintain accurate records, and consult with students and course coordinators about progress and accomplishments.
Assist with planning patient simulation labs across the curriculum.
Maintain and oversee the lab classroom, simulation suite, equipment, inventory, supply levels, and laboratory budget in collaboration with the department chair.
Assist with student selection, placement, and follow-up at the assigned college.
Coordinate and lead departmental laboratory activities and operations, including consulting with executive and advisory groups about needs, career developments, and instructional effectiveness.
Develop and evaluate credit clinical experiences and/or courses.
Mentor new and existing faculty and staff in laboratory facilities, equipment, and instructional expertise.
Cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships with clinical sites and laboratory vendors in nursing.
Support college recruitment and retention activities, including career and job fairs, orientations, registrations, award ceremonies, and assigned student activity advising.
Participate in professional activities that connect the college with the wider community, including serving on college or system teams and participating in community-sponsored events as assigned.
Remain technologically and pedagogically current through professional associations, education, and training.
Use appropriate instructional and administrative technologies for teaching and college operations and communications.
Observe academic policies, institutional rules and regulations, and ethical and professional standards; serve on campus or system committees and teams; comply with system, college, state, and federal rules and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.