Clinical Simulation Educator Jobs in Chicago, IL

Description
The School of Nursing in the College of Science and Health at DePaul University invites applications for a full-time term, non-tenure track Simulation Educator faculty position beginning September 1, 2026. Appointment rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
We seek faculty who are committed to student-centered teaching, clinical excellence, and preparing the next generation of nurses to provide safe, ethical, evidence-informed, and equity-centered care. The successful candidate will join a collaborative School of Nursing with a strong commitment to community engagement, academic excellence, and the Vincentian mission. The successful candidate will have opportunities to engage in faculty development, contribute to curricular innovation, and participate in the ongoing advancement of the School of Nursing.
Teaching assignments will be determined based on program needs, faculty expertise, and School of Nursing workload expectations. Responsibilities may include didactic, clinical, laboratory, simulation, advising, course coordination, and service activities as assigned.
The is a 10-month faculty appointment from September 1 through June 30. Candidates should have experience or expertise in simulation-based learning, teaching in pre-licensure nursing programs, and simulation lab operations. Experience with simulation program accreditation, quality standards, or continuous improvement processes is preferred.
Depending on program needs and faculty expertise, the Simulation Educator may also contribute to didactic, laboratory, or clinical teaching in pre-licensure nursing courses.
Ideal candidates for the Simulation Educator role will bring expertise in simulation pedagogy, scenario development, debriefing, student evaluation, and collaborative curriculum integration.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:

1. Design, implement, and evaluate simulation-based learning experiences in collaboration with faculty to support safe, effective, evidence-informed nursing practice, clinical judgment development, and student readiness for practice.
2. Facilitate simulation instruction and student learning support through prebriefing, simulation facilitation, debriefing, skills lab instruction, open practice experiences, workshops, targeted learning support, clinical readiness activities, and transition-to-practice preparation.
3. Align simulation activities with curriculum and standards by connecting simulation objectives, scenarios, learning activities, and evaluation methods with course content, program outcomes, clinical competencies, professional nursing standards, and applicable accreditation expectations.
4. Lead simulation scenario development and quality improvement by developing, revising, and evaluating scenarios, supporting simulation program documentation, contributing to accreditation readiness, and promoting alignment with recognized simulation standards.
5. Collaborate on simulation lab operations and curricular integration by working with faculty, the Lab Coordinator, and staff to support effective use, security, maintenance, and readiness of simulation equipment, supplies, computers, audiovisual systems, and related instructional resources.
6. Contribute to curriculum, program quality, and faculty collaboration through curriculum development, program evaluation, student policy development, continuous quality improvement, and the development, implementation, and evaluation of the purpose, philosophy, and objectives of the nursing education program.
7. Engage in advising, service, and professional development by advising pre-licensure students as assigned, maintaining educational, clinical, simulation, and professional expertise, and participating in School of Nursing and College of Science and Health service activities. Beginning in the second year of appointment, service to one School of Nursing committee is expected.

About the School of Nursing
DePaul University's School of Nursing offers BSN, Master's Entry into Nursing Practice, RN to MSN specialty, Post-Master Certificate, and DNP programs. Nursing programs emphasize community engagement, service learning in vulnerable communities, social justice, and excellent, safe, quality nursing care. Students complete clinical learning experiences across more than 100 health care institutions.
About the College
The College of Science and Health includes the School of Nursing and departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Environmental Science and Studies, Health Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Neuroscience, Physics and Astrophysics, Psychology, and Rehabilitative Sciences and Professions. The College of Science and Health is committed to delivering exceptional, personalized, accessible, and inclusive education in science and health disciplines to a diverse student body. Rooted in the enduring values of St. Vincent de Paul, we nurture student success and a sense of belonging within our community. As leaders in science and health education and research in the vibrant city of Chicago, we embrace our responsibility to promote social and environmental justice.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications

1. A master's degree in nursing.
2. A minimum of two years of full-time equivalent clinical experience as a registered nurse.
3. Current RN licensure in Illinois, or eligibility for Illinois RN licensure with application in process by the time of appointment.
4. Commitment to teaching excellence and student success.
5. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, clinical partners, and academic leaders.
6. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Doctoral preparation is preferred.
2. Three or more years of clinical experience is preferred.
3. Demonstrated ability to use simulation technologies, learning management systems, audiovisual systems, and related instructional technologies.
4. Experience developing, implementing, or evaluating patient simulation scenarios.
5. A broad generalist nursing background.
6. Curriculum development experience.
7. Experience teaching in a pre-licensure nursing program.
8. Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator, CHSE, credential preferred, or willingness to obtain certification within two years of hire.
9. Experience with simulation program accreditation, quality standards, or continuous improvement processes preferred.

Application Instructions
Interested applicants are requested to submit:

1. A letter of application detailing their interest in and qualifications for the position.
2. A comprehensive curriculum vitae.
3. Contact information for three professional references. These individuals will be contacted by the Interfolio application system for direct recommendation letter uploads. Please do not request more than three letters. If the individual submitted as a reference changes, please delete the original reference from Interfolio. Otherwise, Interfolio will not update the submission with the new letter, and the application may show as incomplete.

Candidates will not be considered until all required materials are received. Applications submitted by July 17, 2026, will receive priority consideration. Review of applications will begin on July 17, 2026, and will continue until the positions are filled.
Questions about the positions may be directed to Dr. Roxanne S. Spurlark, Director of the School of Nursing, at rspurlar@depaul.edu.
General Compensation/Benefits Statement
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.
About DePaul University's Academic Calendar
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).