What are the responsibilities and job description for the Simulation Lab Instructor - Nursing position at Southwest Virginia Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Simulation Lab Instructor - Nursing
Role Title
9 month-Instructor
Role Code
01013-SW
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
00
Position Number
294F0079
Agency
Southwest Virginia Community College
Agency/Division
Southwest Virginia Community College (Div)
Work Location
Tazewell - 185
Hiring Range
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
No
Work Schedule
7:45a to 4:30p, Monday – Friday
Schedule may vary depending on class schedule.
Some evenings and weekends will be required.
Schedule may vary depending on class schedule.
Some evenings and weekends will be required.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Southwest Virginia Community College (Southwest) offers career-training programs in numerous technical, industrial and medical fields at a reasonable cost, going so far as to even waive tuition for certain eligible students. Located in Richlands, Virginia, Southwest offers associate’s degrees in such fields as business, education, general studies, liberal arts and science. These degrees are primarily intended for students who wish to transfer to a four-year university. Southwest also has associate’s degrees that feature programs intended to lead directly to a career in fields such as Nursing, Radiography and Administration of Justice.
Southwest Virginia Community College is seeking a candidate to fill the role of Simulation Lab Instructor for the Nursing Program. The position reports directly to the Dean of Health Technologies and indirectly to the Vice President of Academic and Student Services at Southwest Virginia Community College (Southwest). This is a full-time, nine-month teaching position. Reappointment will be based on performance evaluations and institutional needs.
The primary responsibility of a member of the teaching faculty in the Virginia Community College System shall be to provide quality instruction for the students. At Southwest, the major emphasis shall be on excellent teaching by working with students in classrooms and/or laboratories, through individual conferences, various distance education media, and related activities. Our goal is to help students develop their own interests and abilities to the fullest capacity in order to become better employees and better citizens.
In cooperation with nursing faculty, this individual will develop, prepare, teach and assess clinical simulation topics designed for the nursing programs.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Participate and work with faculty in the development, implementation, and integration of simulations in the curriculum as well as evaluation;
- Serve as faculty to students in teaching scenario/learning situations of nursing skills, simulations, and debriefing sessions
- Demonstrate simulation knowledge and skills in that methodology and shall engage in ongoing professional development in the use of simulation;
- Train faculty, support staff and students in simulation technology;
- Provide instructional support in the simulation lab and classroom for students and faculty to improve competencies and skills in meeting the course objectives;
- Develop and conduct evaluation of the effectiveness of simulation technology;
- Schedule and coordinate simulation and clinical activities for identified nursing courses;
- Maintain and update simulation lab to include, but not limited to: identifying software updates, supply and equipment needs, monitoring the simulation equipment, and troubleshooting and solving problems;
- Maintain the simulation lab and coordinate lab activities to include: inventory and maintaining of supplies, anticipate supplies needed for courses before course and get supplies, maintain operation of the manikins and equipment, keep lab neat and organized;
- Maintain records of all simulation activities, including number of students participating, number of partners participating, documentation forms, and video data;
- Communicate with partner liaisons to coordinate simulations for their employees;
- Mentor and supervise the Sim Lab Assistant working in the simulation lab;
- Perform the scheduling of staff for the simulation lab;
- Perform clinical rotations or classroom instruction and proctoring as needed;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Other duties shared by the teaching faculty include participation in reaccreditation efforts, student advising, student activities, sponsorship of student organizations, supervision of work-study students, college service activities, professional development activities, and community service.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
- Current unrestricted or multistate license to practice as a registered nurse in Virginia;
- Master’s degree in nursing required;
- Two years of recent, related clinical experience;
- Demonstrate simulation knowledge and skills in that methodology;
- Proficient with computer technology, including the use of a PC and relevant software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.;
- An acceptable background check for the successful candidate is also required.
Additional Considerations
- Theoretical knowledge and clinical expertise associated with clinical simulations and computer assisted learning;
- Experience in facilitating simulations;
- Ability to facilitate, write, and program scenarios or case studies into simulations;
- Evidence of ability to facilitate, write, and program simulations into the computer;
- Knowledge of Canvas, Zoom, Instructional Syllabi, Navigate and Outlook a plus.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
Some travel may be required.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
FAC_1605P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
03/28/2025
Job Close Date
04/28/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Agency Website
Contact Name
Human Resources
Email
human.resources@sw.edu
Phone Number
276.964.7339
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered for this position, you must complete the full state application. Please visit
Additional Information
For more information, please see the Opportunity Profile.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
