What are the responsibilities and job description for the Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) - Associate Director SIM and Nursing Laboratories (24-25) position at DePaul University?
Responsibilities :
The Director of Simulation & Clinical Learning Laboratories provides oversight, direction, and support of simulation and clinical learning laboratory experiences in collaboration with faculty and staff to ensure quality and continuity in the achievement of course student learning outcomes (CSLOs) for all programs.
What You Will Do in This Role
- Provide oversight for instructional support in the simulation laboratory for students and faculty to improve competencies and skills in meeting course student learning outcomes (CSLOs) through simulation experiences. Participate in alignment with the curriculum of programs using simulation.
- Oversee the development, implementation, and revision of simulation experiences that are based on registered and practical / vocational nursing curricula.
- Conducts performance appraisals or provides feedback of simulation and clinical learning laboratory faculty effectiveness in support of student learning and curriculum outcome requirements.
- Oversee integration of necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes, especially in relation to promotion of safe and effective care into simulation and clinical learning lab experiences.
- Oversee orientation, training, and ongoing professional development in the use of simulation in nursing education according to International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) Standards of Best Practice.
- Develop and conduct evaluations related to the effectiveness of simulated learning.
- Maintains data to regarding student achievement of CSLOs through Simulation and Clinical Learning Lab experiences and provides quarterly analysis of the data and recommendations to improve quality and continuity to the Dean and Program Directors.
- Participate and provide input into college-wide Simulation and Clinical Learning Lab Committees.
- Serve as a liaison with area universities / schools, healthcare organizations, regulatory bodies, and professional organizations regarding policy changes that affect the use of simulation and the simulation / clinical learning laboratory.
- Conduct scholarly research related to simulated learning that is consistent with organizational needs to improve the value of campus-based simulations and contribute to the science of the profession.
- Maintain and update simulation laboratory to include, but not limited to : identifying software; supply and equipment needs; monitoring simulation equipment; troubleshooting; and resolving staffing problems.
- Ensure Clinical Learning Lab & Simulation Lab inventories are conducted at least annually.
- Provide input to the Dean and Program Directors regarding long-range planning for the use of simulation in the registered and practical / vocational nursing programs.
- Supervise Clinical Learning Laboratory Coordinator, Simulation Coordinator, Simulation graduate assistants, as available.
- Collaborate with the Clinical Learning Laboratory Coordinator and Simulation Lab Coordinator for scheduling use of simulation lab and clinical learning lab.
- Assist with campus tours and mock simulations that showcase the value of simulated education in nursing.
- Maintain relationships with area colleges, universities, professional organizations, hospitals, and other healthcare agencies.
- Stay current with developments in the field of simulation technology and learning theories.
- Make recommendations to the Dean for additional purchases of simulation equipment.
About the School of Nursing
DePaul's School of Nursing offers Master's Entry into Nursing Practice, MSN-specialty, RN-MSN (online), DNP, and Nurse Practitioner tracks and certificates. Nursing Programs are focused on community engagement, service learning in vulnerable communities, social justice and excellent safe quality nursing care. Faculty and students are engaged in Community Based Service Learning experiences in over 60 community sites in the Chicago area. Students are also in clinical sites at over 50 health care institutions.
About the College
The College of Science and Health is the third largest college at DePaul, enrolling over 3,000 students. The college includes programs in mathematics, psychology, physics and astrophysics, environmental science and studies, chemistry and biochemistry, biology, neuroscience, health sciences and nursing. The College of Science and Health provides high quality, personalized, accessible science and health education to a diverse student body, grounded in the values of St. Vincent de Paul. Our teaching and research advance knowledge and service to society. The College is located on DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus.
About the University
With an overall enrollment of over 21,000 students, DePaul is the nation’s twelfth largest private non-profit university. DePaul University seeks applicants that reflect the diversity of its student body and the city of Chicago. Applicants who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to an inclusive climate are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas. Women and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications :
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
