Dnp Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Details: Simulation Center Faculty Position – Instructor, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor (Clinical)

The University of Utah College of Nursing (CON) seeks full‑time and part‑time faculty members to collaborate in teaching, curriculum development, and integration of simulation pedagogy.

This career‑line faculty member will use simulation to provide high‑quality learning experiences to undergraduate and graduate nursing students. Primary responsibilities include organizing, facilitating, and evaluating simulation events and programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

• Develop curriculum and facilitate simulation scenarios using Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practice (HSSBP).
• Contribute to developing and implementing a mentoring process for simulation faculty facilitators and simulation educators.
• Collaborate with University of Utah Hospital simulation educators to develop and maintain supportive relationships among faculty and staff.
• Assist in creating and reviewing simulation scenarios and programs to ensure alignment with HSSBP and national accreditation standards.
• Work closely with the Executive Director of Simulation to maintain simulation operations, including staffing, equipment, and supplies.
• Work closely with lead faculty of undergraduate Foundations of Clinical Nursing course; this will include teaching a clinical group one day per week (classroom and simulation center) and collaborating to prepare weekly lab set‑up guides.
• Develop and teach skills practice labs for undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Develop and lead community outreach activities (summer camp, HStours, etc.).

Additional responsibilities include providing ongoing feedback for program and curriculum development, assisting in selecting, supervising, and evaluating simulation faculty facilitators, participating on CON committees, and professional activities/service. Developing clinically focused scholarship is an expectation for long‑term retention and career advancement.

Graduation from a regionally accredited nursing program is required. A master’s degree in nursing or a related field is also required. A Ph.D., EdD, or DNP, or enrollment in a Ph.D., EdD, or DNP program is preferred. Other considerations include:

• Relevant health‑care experience.
• Expertise in clinical simulation: experience and/or certification as Healthcare Simulation Educator (from Society for Simulation in Healthcare) or eligibility for certification within one year of hire; experience facilitating high‑quality simulation scenarios using HSSBP.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with other members of health‑care and academic teams.
• Ability to work independently to complete projects.

Qualified candidates must hold or be eligible for a Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in Utah. Work is performed on campus at the Annette Poulson Cumming Building.

Interested candidates should apply online at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/191844.

The application requires: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) cover letter, (3) teaching philosophy, and (4) three letters of recommendation from individuals external to the University of Utah and Uof U Health. Letters must be signed, dated, and on letterhead.

For additional information, please contact Dr. Sheila Deyette, Career‑line Search Committee Chair at Sheila.deyette@nurs.utah.edu, or Cami Zollinger, Faculty Affairs Manager at cami.zollinger@nurs.utah.edu.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.