Posting Number: 0602910 Recruitment Type: Open to All Applicants Position Title: Simulation Educator, Clinical Instr/Asst/Assoc Professor of Nursing - Lynnwood & Tacoma Campuses Position Type: Faculty Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible FLSA: Exempt Hiring Range: $108,000 per year for MSN prepared; $128,000 per year for Doctoral prepared and benefits package. Location: *Tacoma, WA 98447 or Lynnwood, WA 98036 *Department: School of Nursing Posting Date: 02/28/2025 Closing Date: Review of application materials will begin immediately and will remain open until filled. Work Schedule: Full-time; 32 WTU June -May. Positions are available beginning June 1, 2025. Hours are typically Monday -- Friday, with possibility of weekends. May include some early mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends. General Description: The PLU School of Nursing is seeking full-time, non-tenure-track Simulation Educator, Clinical Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing for our Tacoma and Lynnwood campuses. The primary teaching responsibilities will be in the prelicensure BSN, ABSN, and ELMSN (Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing) programs, with the possibility of limited teaching in the graduate program. This faculty position in the clinical teaching track involves teaching primarily in simulation with limited teaching in didactic courses, clinical courses, and lab courses. The PLU School of Nursing is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment. We actively encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds or interests align with this commitment. For over 70 years, the PLU School of Nursing has been preparing BSN graduates, and for more than two decades, it has educated graduate nurses. Our graduates are highly regarded throughout the Puget Sound region, demonstrated by a 100% employment rate within six months of graduation. This position will be responsible for the design, implementation, and evaluation of simulation-based learning experiences for nursing students in collaboration with the Simulation Center Director. This role ensures that simulation activities align with curriculum goals, competency-based education principles, and accreditation standards while fostering a realistic and effective learning environment. The Simulation Educator collaborates with faculty to integrate simulation into nursing coursework and supports students in developing clinical reasoning, technical skills, and professional behaviors. This position reports to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs or the ABSN Program Coordinator, with ultimate accountability to the Dean of the School of Nursing. Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Teach assigned simulations or courses, including theory, lab, and clinical as needed.

Evaluate simulation design and content annually for simulations assigned to teach.

Design, coordinate, and implement simulation-based experiences that align with the BSN curriculum, AACN Essentials, competency-based education principles, and healthcare simulation standards of best practice.

Collaborate with course faculty in implementation of simulation and clinical content of course.

Collaborate with course faculty in evaluation of students in simulation, lab, and clinical portions of assigned courses.

Communicate with students, staff, faculty and supervisors in a respectful and effective manner.

Communicate with the program leads and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Program or ABSN Program Coordinator regarding any questions, concerns, changes to ensure continuity