Simulation Educator (Finance)

Organizational Unit:

The USF Health College of Nursing is one of 14 colleges at the University of South Florida and one of four that make up USF Health. As a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, USF is designated by the Carnegie Foundation as both a Research 1 and a Community-Engaged institution-reflecting its commitment to excellence in education, research, and service.

Nationally recognized as a leader in nursing education and research, the College of Nursing serves more than 2,000 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students each year. For the fourth consecutive year, our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program has been ranked No. 1 among Florida's public universities by U.S. News & World Report -rising to No. 23 in the nation in 2025.

As an integral part of USF Health, the College of Nursing is guided by a mission grounded in excellence, innovation, and respect. We are dedicated to educating future nurses, advancing nursing science, and applying evidence-based practice to improve health outcomes and community well-being.

Position Summary:

The simulation educator position will teach in the skills lab and facilitate and debrief simulation activities to support the College of Nursing Simulation Programs. This position supports student success by creating an inclusive environment to learn and practice essential nursing and healthcare skills and improve critical thinking.

Position may require rotating work schedule and have the ability to travel to other USF campuses and/or other locations as required and on weekends. This position will report to the Assistant Director of Simulation Education.Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Experience may not substitute for the degree requirement.
• Two years of professional experience in nursing, healthcare or related discipline in higher education setting, or another related clinical experience
• Must be eligible to practice and maintain licensure as an RN and/or APRN in the state of Florida as required for the position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Two years of experience in a healthcare simulation environment OR two years in an academic institution with demonstrable organizational and leadership abilities.
• Experience in simulation with operation of high, medium, and low fidelity task trainers and mannequins, simulation software, or scenario development.
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE).
• Knowledge of simulation center accreditation.

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Contact the USF ADA Lead ( hr-ADA-Request@usf.edu ) to coordinate your accommodation request.Working at USF
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With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
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About USF
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The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .50% Plan and implement learning experiences, provide instruction, coaching, and evaluation of student achievement of competencies in student clinical experiential learning experiences, high fidelity simulation, and clinical nursing skills. Instruct best practices in lab and simulation for the undergraduate and graduate programs. Interact with faculty and staff and engage with students to cultivate, support, and facilitate learning activities that promote USF-CON simulation as a state-of-the-art experiential learning site. Supervise students in clinical practicum experiences, teach in planned clinical skills/simulation lab sessions, validate student mastery of required skills, and prepare and set-up for clinical lab experiences.

25% Integrate the use of patient simulation scenarios, virtual reality, standardized patient standards, and computer-based learning systems into the education and competency development of nursing students. Facilitate and debrief simulated experiences. Compile educational material and supportive documents and props to enhance teaching and learning.

15% Contribute to developing and implementing policies, procedures, and practices for the Simulation Center. Implement and evaluate new simulation scenarios and simulation tools. Stay abreast of current research and other educational initiatives.

5% Participate in gathering and analyzing quality improvement data. Work with assistant simulation directors, and Executive Director of Experiential Learning to ensure the college is compliant with accreditation standards, including those of CCNE and sustaining processes that are in alignment with the Society for Simulation in Healthcare criteria for accreditation, INACSL, and ASPE. Maintain proficiency in existing and emerging technologies and clinical applications, including basic theory, design, and implementation. Solicit instructor and student feedback following simulation experiences to analyze the impact of simulation on the learning process.

5% Other duties as assigned.