Unit: School of Nursing

Department: Academic Programs

Duties & Responsibilities:

VCU School of Nursing invites candidates to apply for the Director of Simulation and Clinical Learning Center position. The Director of Simulation and Clinical Learning Center will lead the integration of simulation throughout the academic programs of the School. The Director will also expand the collaborative efforts throughout the academic health sciences center and should have interests and experience in simulation that complement and expand existing expertise in the School. The Director reports directly to the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.

In this role you will:

• Lead the operation of the Simulation and Clinical Learning Center, including management of personnel, space, equipment and supplies, and fiscal accountability
• Serve as the School of Nursing expert for simulation and clinical learning within the academic health sciences campus and with nursing education/service colleagues at the state and national levels
• Lead curricular integration of state-of-the-art instructional technologies/simulation throughout the academic programs of the School and with IPE initiatives
• Coordinate scheduling of activities in the CLC and facilitate staffing of the activities in the CLC
• Design, implement, and facilitate high-fidelity simulations as well as simulation activities for programs in the School
• Assist faculty in simulations and simulation activity design
• Design and implement educational programs for faculty development in use of clinical simulation and innovations in clinical education
• Support scholarship in the area of simulation and/or clinical learning
• Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with others
• Serve on School of Nursing and University committees and professional organizations, as appropriate

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of clinical practice as a registered nurse
• Graduate degree in nursing
• Active RN license or eligibility for licensure in Virginia
• Demonstrated effectiveness as an educator, including development and implementation of clinical simulation
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate complex systems and tasks
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of effective supervision of staff and/or faculty
• Evidence of leadership in implementing new innovations and technologies
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) certification
• Doctoral degree

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by April 24, 2026

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: Yes

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Rank: Open

Tenure: Ineligible

Months: 12 months

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Bruna Soria Galvarro
Contact Email: soriagalvaba@vcu.edu