Position Summary

The Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions is seeking an experienced and dedicated Nursing Simulation Educator to join our esteemed nursing education program. This individual will play a pivotal role in elevating nursing students' educational experiences through simulation-based experiences and providing targeted support to enhance student success in the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. This is a 12-month position.

Position begins July 2025 or when filled. This is a grant funded position through August 31, 2026.

Duties/Responsibilities 

Nursing Simulation Coordination:

• Utilize effective teaching pedagogy in the development, coordination, facilitation, and implementation of nursing simulation-based experiences to enrich hands-on learning experiences for students by bridging theory content to simulated patient care delivery.
• Collaborate with nursing faculty to design and implement simulation scenarios aligned with program and course objectives.
• Ensure the availability of nursing simulation equipment and resources.
• Collaborate with the director of the Clinical Simulation Center and assist with nursing simulations.

Student Success Coaching in Nursing:

• Provide personalized coaching and support to nursing students, focusing on academic achievement and overall success in the nursing program.
• Conduct assessments to identify strengths and areas for improvement in nursing competencies.
• Collaborate with nursing students to create tailored success plans and academic goals.
• Work in tandem with other nursing support services to provide a comprehensive approach to nursing student success.

Facilitation of Nursing Learning:

• Facilitate nursing simulation sessions, pre-briefings and de-briefings, guiding students in reflecting on their experiences and integrating theoretical knowledge into practical skills
• Utilize effective teaching methodologies specific to nursing education to engage students during simulation-based experiences.
• Collaborate with faculty in the development of curriculum and evaluation methods to meet desired program outcomes and competencies.
• Assist in nursing skill lab/seminar as needed with simulation-based experiences and emerging technologies.
• Evaluate student performance to assess competency progression and attainment.

Nursing Resource Development:

• Develop and curate nursing-specific educational resources, including case studies, scenarios, and simulation materials.
• Stay abreast of best practices in nursing simulation-based experiences and integrate them into coaching and simulation strategies.

Nursing Data Tracking and Analysis:

• Help with data collection of nursing student retention and progress related to coaching strategies.
• Analyze nursing student data to identify trends and areas for improvement, implementing data-driven interventions.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the State of Indiana.
• Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on nursing-specific competencies.
• Familiarity with educational technologies and simulation-based experience equipment.
• Ability to analyze data and implement data-driven interventions in the context of nursing education.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
• Experience in nursing education.
• Background in student success coaching and/or academic advising.
• Experience in simulation coordination and implementation.

About USI 

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

About the College

The faculty in the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions work collaboratively with nursing and other health care professional faculty The support of faculty's teaching, practice and scholarship activities are substantially enhanced through grants and other extramural funding. A cutting-edge Clinical Simulation Center is used to enhance student learning and support innovative teaching.
The college, in addition to university support, has a four-person technology team that supports online and in-classroom teaching. A dedicated Advising Center for the College provides support for student advising and related activities. All programs are fully accredited and have an exemplary record of grant award successes.

About the Department

To learn more about the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions, please visit our website at https://health.usi.edu. 

• Letter of application
• Current curriculum vitae
• Copy of unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned
• Copy of valid unencumbered Indiana (or compact) RN license

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Dr. Kelly Pruden, search committee chair, at kdpruden@usi.edu.

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials by July 10, 2025.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities