Clinical Simulation Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Position Details
Position Details
About the Institution
Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review and the Wall Street Journal among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is one of the most diverse college campuses in Indiana and home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 36 countries around the world.
Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute's historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 160 student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the "Fighting Sycamores," fields 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.
Ranked nationally for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest. Our faculty provide instruction in small class sizes that provide opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together.
Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our employment application process.
Comments to Applicants
Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. for other than practical training. The university will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
The review of applications will begin on July 6, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Job Title
Clinical Simulation Specialist
Department
RHIC
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Notice of Vacancy Number
26-00162
Desired Start Date
08/03/2026
Open Date
06/26/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Category
Staff-Exempt Professional
Job Type
Staff - Full-Time
Pay Grade
10
Hourly Rate or Salary Range
Commensurate with Experience
Benefits Associated with this Position

• Life Insurance: The coverage amount is based on two and one-half times appointment salary rounded up to the next whole thousand with a maximum coverage of $100,000 and includes the same amount of Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefits. The University currently pays the entire cost of coverage.
• Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Coverage: The cost of coverage is shared between employees and the University. Rates are determined by participation in Wellness Program and use of tobacco products. Coverage is available on the first of the month following appointment date.
• TIAA Retirement Contributions: Contributions begin based upon the first day of employment at a contribution rate of ten (10) percent of base appointment salary paid in full by ISU. The contributions are vested immediately. There are 40 investment options from which to choose.
• TIAA Auto Enroll: New employees are automatically enrolled in a tax deferred retirement program at hire: three (3) percent is deducted before taxes for the program to facilitate retirement planning. Employees may opt out of the program within 90 days.
• Long Term Disability Coverage: Employees are eligible after three (3) years of continuous, regular employment with the University. This policy guarantees approved disabled employees a 66 2/3 percent income protection (from all sources) after 180 days of continuous total disability. Immediate participation is available for current members of a comparable group disability insurance program within 90 days prior to ISU employment and that would have provided income protection upon disability for at least five years.
• Fee Waiver Program: For the employee, spouse and dependent children: Staff may enroll in up to 18 hours of course work each academic year at a reduced rate. Spouses may enroll in 15 semester hours each academic year with 80% of qualified tuition waived. Dependent children of regular full-time staff who are full-time degree seeking undergraduate students at ISU may receive a fee waiver of 80% of qualified tuition for up to a total of ten (10) semesters.
• Sick Leave: Accrued at a rate of 12 days per fiscal year with unlimited accumulation.
• Vacation: Pay level 11 and below accrues up to 15 vacation days earned per year 1 through 4; 20 vacation days per year thereafter. Pay level 12 and above accrues 20 vacation days per year

Optional Benefits

• Voluntary Life Insurance: Additional amounts of life insurance may be purchased on employee, spouse and dependent children.
• Voluntary Vision Plan: May enroll within the first 31 days of employment date.

Job Summary/Basic Function
The Clinical Simulation Specialist is a core member of RHIC's Education and Curriculum Circle, responsible for designing, building, and facilitating the simulation experiences delivered across RHIC's programs. Reporting to the Associate Director of Education and Curriculum, this position is the primary creator of the case content, character work, and scenario materials that bring RHIC simulations to life. The Clinical Simulation Specialist combines clinical realism with sound educational design to produce scenarios that meet learner needs, partner-facility realities, and current standards of practice.
Specific Responsibilities
Required Relevant Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in nursing, allied health, healthcare education, adult education, instructional design, or a related field.
Minimum two (2) years of experience in healthcare education, clinical training, simulation-based education, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated ability to design educational content for adult learners
Required Field(s) of Study
Nursing, allied health, healthcare education, adult education, instructional design, or a related field.
Preferred Relevant Education and Experience
• Master's degree in nursing, education, instructional design, or a related field.
• Clinical background or healthcare work experience (no active license required).
• Prior experience designing or facilitating SP-based or manikin-based simulations.
• CHSE certification, or eligibility and willingness to pursue within 24 months of hire.
• Familiarity with INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice (HSSOBP) and ASPE Standards of Best Practice for SP-based education.
• Experience with debriefing frameworks such as PEARLS or Debriefing with Good Judgment.
• Experience working with rural healthcare settings or interprofessional learner groups.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Has authority or responsibility over staff employees, students, or graduate assistants on a regular basis and may be a direct supervisor.
Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Other Required Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Other
Preferred Other Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator certification, or eligibility and willingness to pursue within 24 months of hire.
Certified instructor in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Able to adapt to change, Able to assemble, analyze and present data, Able to learn and retain information, Able to multitask, Able to plan, organize, and implement projects in a timely manner, Able to read English, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions, Able to work both independently and collaboratively, Able to work carefully and politely around others, Able to work well with others, Attention to detail, Demonstration of high ethical standards, integrity, professionalism, politeness, and courteousness, Excellent customer service skills, Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, teambuilding and problem solving skills, Excellent leadership skills, Experience and knowledge in job related program, Experience in an educational environment preferred, Must be comfortable networking with groups or individuals, Professional demeanor, high energy, dynamic personality and excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications, Proven verbal and written communication skills, Willing to interact with students, Willing to work extended hours during events and peak seasons, when required, Work effectively with a diverse community, Excellent public speaking skills
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Organizational and communication skills, both written and oral. Understanding of medical clinical practices. Knowledge of project management theories, principles, practices, and processes. Exceptional analytical, interpretive and problem solving skills. Outstanding communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of organizational personnel, staff/faculty and students across multiple organizations. Ability to carry out responsibilities in a timely, meticulous and professional manner, demonstrating initiative and creativity. Ability to work well under pressure, set priorities and make critical decisions. Knowledge of medical education.
Qualifications & Disclaimer
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The information on this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
NCAA Guidelines
All employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA, Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department.
No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual's involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU.
Position Reappointment Required
No
Job Duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Simulation Scenario and Case Development
• Design and develop simulation scenarios across RHIC programs.
• Build the full case package for each scenario.
• Collaborate with clinical subject matter experts and partner-institution faculty to ensure clinical accuracy, currency, and educational relevance of case content.
• Adapt scenarios to rural healthcare contexts, reflecting the equipment, staffing, and clinical realities of RHIC's partner facilities.
• Maintain scenario documentation and version control to contribute to RHIC's scenario library.
• Update existing scenarios based on facilitator feedback, learner outcome data, and changes in clinical standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Learner Assessment and Curriculum Evaluation
• Develop pre/post assessments, observation checklists, and competency tools tied to assigned scenarios.
• Compile and analyze learner outcome data to contribute findings to RHIC's program reports.
• Support the Associate Director in producing outcomes and impact reports.
• Maintain documentation needed for accreditation, grant reporting, and continuing education credit on assigned programs.
• Maintain working knowledge of INACSL Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice (HSSOBP) and apply them to assigned work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
SP Training and Case Preparation
• Train Simulated Participants on assigned cases: walk them through the character, medical history, expected affect, and scoring criteria.
• Conduct case-specific rehearsals and calibration sessions with SPs to support interrater reliability across portrayals.
• Provide SPs with th