Simulation Lab Faculty A

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, assessment, and improvement of simulation and clinical lab experiences.
• Create a lab environment that replicates real clinical settings to promote active learning and critical thinking.
• Collaborate with the Director of the Center for Clinical Education and Research (CCER) to drive quality enhancement.
• Integrate competency standards into the clinical lab and simulation curriculum.
• Develop, assess, and update the CCER Clinical Policy and Procedures Manual.
• Evaluate students' capacity to perform psychomotor skills safely and accurately.
• Train clinical faculty and teaching assistants in simulation-based education techniques.
• Design self-paced learning modules, unfolding case studies, and skill learning stations.
• Serve as a clinical lab and simulation expert, consulting on the acquisition of clinical supplies and equipment.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or current enrollment in a graduate nursing program.
• At least three years of adult or pediatric acute or critical care nursing experience.
• Current Massachusetts RN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
• Ability to obtain status as a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator through the Society for Simulation in Healthcare within 2 years of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Experience facilitating high-fidelity simulation in nursing practice or education.
• Academic and/or clinical teaching experience.

About the Company

UMass Boston is a diverse university dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and public service. The Nursing Department provides high-quality clinical education through the Center for Clinical Education and Research (CCER), preparing the next generation of nurses to deliver safe and effective patient care.