Nursing Adjunct Faculty - Skill Lab/Simulation Nurse Educator

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Employment Status: Part -Time, Temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: ES0000/0000/01

Salary Range: Commensurate upon Qualification

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 5171 S Dakota Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017

Brief Description of Duties

The University of the District of Columbia Community College (UDC-CC) is seeking a qualified, enthusiastic, student-centered Simulation Nurse Educator to serve as an Adjunct Faculty Member. The successful candidate will support the Skill laboratory and Simulation Center through the planning, implementation, and evaluation of skill-based and simulation-based learning experiences. These activities are designed to promote clinical reasoning, critical thinking, decision-making, and safe patient care practice for nursing students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Simulation Lab Coordinator with the skill labs and simulation laboratory preparation, maintenance, and technology operations.
• Facilitate high-fidelity simulation experiences for nursing students.
• Conduct pre-briefing and debriefing sessions using evidence-based educational strategies.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate simulation activities into the nursing curriculum.
• Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback
• Maintain compliance with institutional, accreditation, and nursing program standards.

Minimum Job Requirement

• Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution.
• Current unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the District of Columbia
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with high-fidelity simulation in nursing education or a healthcare setting.
• Experience in nursing skills instruction, simulation technologies and simulation lab operations.
• Strong knowledge of nursing practice, clinical instruction, simulation pedagogy, and evidence-based teaching strategies.
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal skills and collaborative skills.

Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment: Temporary employment may be ended at anytime with or without cause.

Collective Bargaining Unit: Dependent upon certain criteria, this position may be eligible for representation and require payment of union fees through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits: Due to the temporary nature of this appointment, this position is ineligible for benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veteran’s preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Talent Management Only.

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.