Simulation Coordinator
Bradley University
Peoria, IL, USA
POSITION SUMMARY
The Simulation Coordinator is a full-time, 12 month assistant professor in residence position responsible for leadership, strategic oversight, and management of low-fidelity to high-fidelity clinical simulation learning activities for students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The qualifications for the Simulation Coordinator are: Is eligible for or holds a license as a registered nurse in the state of Illinois, at least two years of experience in clinical nursing practice, additional simulation experience, and a minimum of an earned master’s degree with a major in nursing.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Two years of prior experience teaching with simulation (preferred). Experience in teaching nursing, curriculum assessment and evaluation, budget management, and leadership experience. Experience with simulation technology, developing simulation scenarios, and maintaining simulation equipment. Earned doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, EdD, or related field) preferred. Candidates actively progressing towards completion of a doctoral degree will also be considered.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Advanced computer skills with the use of simulation equipment and technology.
Strong and empathetic communication and emotional intelligence.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Accurate record-keeping skills.
Demonstrates a positive attitude, ability, and hopefulness about learning with conviction to transform weaknesses into opportunities.
Exhibits a student-centered philosophy.
Ability to provide practice-based nursing education and support students from diverse backgrounds.
Knowledge of educational principles, teaching strategies, and instructional media.
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Simulation Coordinator acts as a liaison with administration, faculty, and students in providing simulation-based education to fulfill the needs of the nursing curriculum. Other functions and responsibilities are the same as other faculty to the University, College of Education and Health Sciences, and the Department of Nursing.
In addition, the Simulation Coordinator of the Department of Nursing shall:
- Oversee the daily operations of the simulation and skills lab, including scheduling and coordinating activities with the Undergraduate Program Director and nursing faculty.
- Maintain current knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and emerging applications of simulation equipment and technology through ongoing professional development and participation in recommended trainings.
- Manage and maintain simulation equipment and supplies, ensuring they are in good working order through collaboration with the Undergraduate Program Director and Department of Nursing Assessment & Evaluation Coordinator.
- Educate and support faculty in the use of simulation technology and methodologies.
- Collaborate with faculty to evaluate student learning during simulation and skills curriculum.
- Analyze the simulation curriculum and evaluation processes to ensure they support competency-based nursing education requirements as outlined in the updated AACN Essentials (2026).
- Ensure the simulation and skills lab curriculum and evaluation processes comply with accreditation standards.
- Provide or arrange for technological support for simulation as needed.
- Implement plans, policies, and procedures for the Simulation Lab.
- Coordinate and schedule the use of the Simulation Lab with all course levels and any outside users and oversee the integration of simulation into all levels of the nursing curriculum.
- Develop, review, and revise in collaboration with faculty, policy and procedures related to simulation-based education.
- Facilitate evaluation of the use of simulation in the nursing curriculum.
- Achieve INACSL certification and maintain certification while continuously increasing expertise in simulation education.
- Other duties as assigned by the Nursing Chairperson.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Qualified candidates should submit their resume, cover letter and complete contact information for three references.
Please submit all materials at the time of initial application.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Employment at Bradley University is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, HSA, and retirement plan options. Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program. Information regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.bradley.edu/offices/business/human-resources/benefits/
Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering nearly 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students’ opportunities, choices, and resources to build their futures. Innovation, action, and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions that remake the world around them. Our comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs includes business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology.
Bradley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.