Nursing and Health Programs Simulation Instructor (Professor, Assoc Prof, Asst Prof, or Instructor)

About the Company - PHSC is a local college offering Associate and Bachelor degrees. We offer competitive salaries, a superior compensation package with excellent medical benefits, and generous paid time off to support work-life balance for our employees. Full-time instructors work only 30 hours/week and only 162 days/year (9-month contract each year), with options to teach extra courses for additional pay. PHSC will also provide training and support, with options for tuition reimbursement to continue to grow in your career and education. Join us and be part of building a grand future for our students!

Pay range and compensation package - Tenure track positions start at a base of $44,736.00 - $59,135.00 anually, plus an extra $10,000/year (for as long as the Florida Nursing Pipeline grant is re-approved), plus options to teach extra courses for additional pay. Did you know you can also qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 5 years of service to help pay off your student debt?

Rank and pay are based on education level and years of experience. The maximum salary is based on a doctorate education level and 8 years of verifiable full-time professional work experience and/or full-time teaching experience. This position will be filled for the 2025-2026 academic school year from August 13, 2025– May 7, 2026, and may be renewed annually.

Location - Porter Campus (Wesley Chapel, FL)

Bargaining Unit - Yes - Faculty

About the Role - Responsible for student and faculty support of simulation activities in nursing and health programs.

Responsibilities -

• Supports and serves as a resource for faculty and students in simulation experiences to create a realistic learning environment.
• Implements clinical simulation to meet accreditation and Board of Nursing standards.
• Uses data to evaluate student learning and satisfaction with simulation scenarios.
• Updates and refines simulation experiences based on identified needs and evaluation data.
• Serves as a resource for faculty and students in classroom/lab activities.
• Orients instructors in lab procedures, operation of equipment, and use of instructional materials.
• Oversees simulation lab information and technology support, including ensuring functionality of equipment and development of equipment replacement plan.
• Models professional standards, including customer service, collaboration, communication, and excellence.
• Performs remediation with students in skills laboratories.
• Coordinates with Clinical Coordinator/Faculty to schedule simulation experiences as needed.
• Collaborates with Lab facilitators to ensure labs are equipped and prepared for simulation experiences.
• Participates in simulation events and scenarios as appropriate.
• Any other duties as may be appropriately assigned or required.

Qualifications -

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution
• Current, unrestricted State of Florida RN license
• 2 years recent clinical experience
• Satisfactory level II criminal history background check
• Current American Heart Association “Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers” CPR certification
• Negative PPD or chest X-ray and updated immunizations required
• Negative drug and alcohol screens are required when selected for position
• Qualifying Field: Nursing Instructors engaged in clinical and laboratory components must be under the supervision of faculty who possess a Master’s Degree in Nursing. Instructors engaged in clinical and laboratory components must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and a current, unrestricted Florida Registered Nurse license, and three years of recent clinical experience.

Required Skills -

• Ability to prepare and organize simulation laboratory and equipment.
• Ability to understand and utilize advanced technical simulation lab equipment.
• Ability to communicate simulation knowledge to others as appropriate.
• Ability to anticipate and effectively adapt to changes in program requirements.
• Knowledge of current educational pedagogy to enhance simulation outcomes.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with diverse faculty, staff, students, and community partners.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Knowledge of various levels of simulation fidelity.
• Knowledge of International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) Standards of Best Practice.
• Ability to work occasional evening hours, split schedule.

Preferred Skills - A minimum of one year of experience in simulation and skills lab teaching, or combination of education and experience commensurate with the requirements of the position. Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator preferred.

Equal Opportunity Statement - PHSC is an EEO employer.

If you do not believe you qualify for this position, visit our website linked below to consider other full-time and part-time nursing instructor positions availaible in these areas: Practical Nursing, Registered Nurse Program, Maternal -Child Program, Nursing and Health Simulation, and Medical Assitant Program.

Application Process: Applicants must submit an application via the empoyer portal at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/phsc/jobs/4303477/nursing-and-health-programs-simulation-and-lab-tech

All required application material must be uploaded via the online application system. The application materials required are: 1. Cover letter 2. Current resume 3. Copy of transcripts 4. Proof of eligibility, if claiming a right of Veteran’s Preference (DD-214 and/or any additional supporting documentation, as required) * 5. Educational Philosophy Statement 6. Certifications/Licensure No other submitted materials will qualify you to be considered for this position. The application review process may be initiated with unofficial transcripts; however, official transcripts must be received during the initial term of hire. Applications with incomplete or incorrect documents will not be considered.

Job Description pending final PALT approval.