Northern California HERC

Position Summary:
The Patricia and Jim Hemak Endowed Professor in Nursing Simulation is responsible for leading strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of innovative simulation and immersive learning experiences across nursing programs. This role ensures alignment with curricular goals, supports interprofessional education, and integrates emerging technologies to enhance learner engagement and clinical competence.

 
Key Responsibilities Include:
1. Provide leadership for the design, delivery, and evaluation of simulation-based and immersive learning programs (including virtual reality platforms).
2. Lead the strategic planning and oversight of the day-to-day operations, including equipment maintenance, inventory, and scheduling of simulation labs and immersive technology spaces.
3. Collaborate with program and course coordinators and faculty to develop and integrate simulation curricula that meet course and program outcomes.
4. Collaborate with clinical partners to ensure simulations reflect current health care practices and standards.
5. Manage budgets, staffing oversight, and resource allocation for simulation and immersive technology initiatives.
6. Designs, implements, and evaluates high-fidelity simulation, virtual reality, and other immersive learning modalities supported by evidence-based research that are aligned with accreditation standards and best practices.
7. Develop and maintain simulation policies, procedures, and quality improvement processes including safety, scheduling, and learner assessment

8. Support the training of faculty in simulation, professional development, pedagogy, debriefing techniques, and immersive instructional design.
9. Promote scholarly activity in simulation and immersive education through research, grants, presentations, and publications.
10. Evaluate learner outcomes and program effectiveness using established metrics and assessment tools.
11. Stay current with technological advancements and emerging trends in simulation and immersive education, including exploring internal and external opportunities to ensure sustainability of the simulation center.
12. Ensure simulation activities align and adhere with best practices and relevant national standards (e.g., INACSL, SSH, etc.) and accreditation guidelines (CCNE, etc.).
13. Evaluate program effectiveness through data collection, clinical partnership feedback, and continuous quality improvement processes.
14. Represent the Valentine School of Nursing in national and international simulation education networks.

Qualifications:
1. Doctoral degree in nursing (DNP or PhD), healthcare education, or a related field  required.
2. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in simulation-based teaching and learning.
3. Experience with simulation software and platforms.
4. Demonstrated leadership in managing simulation facilities, staff, and educational   technologies.
5. Experience with curriculum development, integration, and evaluation of simulation curricula

6. Strong knowledge of immersive technologies (e.g. virtual reality platforms) and their application in health education.
7. Familiarity with simulation and accreditation standards (e.g., INACSL, SSH, ACEN, CCNE, etc.).
8. Active research and scholarly agenda in the area of simulation.
9. Experience with Grant writing (research and/or equipment).
10.Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Preferred Credentials:
1. Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or CHSE-Advanced.

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About Saint Louis University

Saint Louis University(SLU) is a private, co-educational Jesuit university located in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1818 by the Most Reverend Louis Guillaume Valentin Dubourg SLU is the oldest university west of the Mississippi River. The University has campuses in St. Louis, Mo. and Madrid, Spain. SLU values academic excellence, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service. For nearly 200 years, the University has gone beyond teaching facts and figures, encouraging students to form ideas and identities. Today, SLU students are nearly 14,000 strong. The University has invested vast resources to advance academic programs and enhance the student experience. SLU also is a major research institution where premier researchers tackle local and global challenges. And the University's commitment to community service has earned it national acclaim and bolstered its status as a character-building college.

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