Professor of Practice - Nursing

Frederick, Maryland•Frederick, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Hood College is seeking a full-time (10-month), professor of practice in nursing who will also serve as director of the school’s simulation program. Under the general direction of the Chair, Department of Nursing and the Dean of the School of Behavioral and Health Sciences, the Professor of Practice and Director of Simulation are responsible for the leadership, administration, and development of the simulation throughout the school’s educational program. This role involves ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. The full-time simulation director is also responsible for teaching in area of expertise in the nursing program. The preferred candidate will have program development, accreditation, and teaching/mentoring experience necessary to support the implementation of these degree tracks.

Requirements

MSN in Nursing.
Current RN license is good standing in Maryland.
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in nursing education, with at least 3 years in simulation or a dedicated simulation center environment.
Demonstrated leadership/management experience, including program development in line with program essentials
Proficient in MS Office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), e-mail and Internet.
Ability to learn new applications quickly including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from both external and internal customers both in person and by phone.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Proficient with statistical and financial concepts.
Must have the ability to apply those concepts to tracking, projections, goal setting, and interpreting reports.
Must be able to draw conclusions from reports and make cost effective decisions regarding programs.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a group in developing and executing project plans.
Ability to work in the theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use fingers, hands, reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
The employee is required to sit.
The employee may occasionally be required to stand and lift and move up to twenty-five pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate (DNP, PhD, or other terminal degree) or doctoral candidacy with relevant leadership/education experience. If PhD is not in nursing, must have an MSN.
Certification in simulation education is strongly preferred (e.g., Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator [CHSE] or equivalent).
Values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do.
Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operations of the simulation center: scheduling, equipment maintenance, inventory management, room configuration, and safety protocols.
Manage relationships with vendors, service contracts, and technology upgrades (high fidelity mannequins, Task Trainers, AV/IT systems, simulation software, and LMS integrations).
Ensure compliance with institutional policies, privacy regulations, and safety standards.
Develop and monitor program metrics (e.g., student performance, confidence, clinical judgment, and patient safety outcomes).
Lead or support research initiatives, program evaluation, and dissemination of results through conferences and peer-reviewed publications.
Prepare reports for accreditation bodies and department leadership.
Develop and manage the simulation program budget; authorize purchases; optimize resource utilization.
Supervise simulation staff, technicians, and instructional designers; delegate responsibilities; support performance reviews.
Partner with clinical sites, health systems, and interprofessional teams to ensure authentic, clinically relevant experiences.
Promote student placement opportunities for simulation-based learning experiences in real-world settings, when appropriate.
Lead quality assurance activities, risk assessment, and process improvement initiatives.
Align simulation activities with national standards and evolving best practices in nursing education.
Demonstrate an ability/potential for quality teaching; Teach 12 credits in nursing (per semester)
Plan courses, write syllabi and design assignments for each course to meet Hood College and departmental curriculum requirements and assessment needs, utilizing a variety of teaching techniques;
Present lectures, and supervise class activities, on topics appropriate to the course material;
Instruct students in course content and provide learning opportunities in and out of the classroom to achieve course objectives;
Critique performance on various assignments to measure the quality of learning, to facilitate skill building, to challenge students’ assumptions, and to reinforce concepts, which must include practical application of new skills;
Maintain weekly office hours, be available before and after class and be in contact with students as appropriate.
Work with students to address problems and resolve issues;
Determine grades for assignments and for overall achievement in class.
Provide appropriate documentation of grades to students and department as appropriate;
Utilize digital and electronic platforms such as Blackboard and Chalk & Wire in instruction, record-keeping, and data collection;
Engage in ongoing professional development in the field, as well as in teaching/pedagogy within the area of simulation and area of expertise.
Advising students in the nursing program.