Nursing Simulation Lab Instructor Jobs in Illinois

THE OPPORTUNITY

This full time 12-month faculty position will teach in both the on-ground BSN program and in the Center for Simulation in the Foundations of Nursing Practice lab.  Additionally, under the direction of the Executive Director of Nursing and the Director of Simulation and Interprofessional Education this faculty will assist with development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of the Foundations Lab and Simulation curricula.  The Simulation Faculty will also engage in running simulations as directed by the Director of the CSIE. The Simulation Faculty will also collaborate and work in conjunction with the Simulation Technician to set up for labs and simulation.

Rank will be determined based on credentials and experience.

Who we are:
We are a team of dedicated educators who are working together to build an amazing program that supports students including first-generation students with a focus on the holistic student. We work tirelessly to educate and retain our students. As a result, we have exceeded national benchmarks through our approach to holistic coaching and data-driven, personalized instruction. Our educational model is student-focused, expects excellence, provides personalized support in a data-driven environment, while grounded by pillars of continuous improvement and innovation to structure our work.
Who you are:
You are: Driven to Succeed. You are energetic and passionate about a diverse student body that includes many first-generation students. To be successful teaching in this program, you must be committed to excellence in teaching and learning in Nursing in Higher Education. The position requires you to be agile, creative and engaging while offering a new curriculum and an unparalleled experience to undergraduate nursing students. Enthusiastic candidates have the belief that all students can be successful students. As an active team member, you believe in a supportive environment and a student-driven culture.

Lab Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with Director CSIE, Simulation Technician and other stakeholders to coordinate, implement and evaluate foundations lab curricula and flow in the first six weeks of most terms.
• Collaborate with Director CSIE to ensure lab activities are properly mapped to course objectives and program outcomes with integration across the curriculum
• Assist with set-up and clean-up of lab spaces
• Prepare prior to the implementation of lab curricula by reading and watching assigned ATI modules and videos.
• Teach lab curricula according to lab guides and direction from CSIE Director
• Grade all submitted assignments for assigned group of students
• Actively participate in student lab competency evaluations

Simulation Responsibilities

• Participate in event and scenario planning meetings related to curriculum and learning objective expertise
• Collaborate with Director CSIE to ensure simulation activities are properly mapped to course objectives and program outcomes with integration across the curriculum
• Assist with set-up and clean-up of simulation scenarios; inclusive but not limited to implementation of patient care equipment & application/removal of manikin moulage
• Facilitate structured pre-briefings inclusive of establishing safe-space learning, discussing simulated patient diagnosis for clarification, and touring the simulated healthcare spaces
• Facilitate structured debriefings using the evidence-based framework of Debriefing for Meaningful Learning to promote reflective learning and clinical reasoning
• Work collaboratively to conduct new faculty orientation on principles of simulation, educational techniques, pre-brief, debrief, and other activities as appropriate including but not limited to the technical aspects of operating the simulators and other equipment
• Assist with set-up of simulation scenarios and equipment
• Ensure appropriate fidelity and realism of simulation events including moulage, equipment, supplies, rooms & furniture to meet simulation-based learning objectives
• Participate in running simulated events and scenarios as appropriate
• Explore and, in collaboration with Director CSIE, pilot emerging technologies (e.g., virtual simulation, augmented reality, AI-driven case simulations) to advance simulation fidelity and learner engagement
• Participate in institutional efforts toward obtaining and/or maintaining simulation center accreditation from agencies such as the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) or INACSL
• In collaboration with the Director of CSIE, design and implement individualized simulation-based remediation plans for students struggling with clinical performance or skill acquisition

Other Responsibilities:

• Teach assigned course workload
• Other duties as assigned

Technical:

• Develop technical proficiency with basic aspects of the operation, maintenance, support, troubleshooting, repair and replacement needs for all simulation equipment.
• Participate in preventative maintenance of equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations and scheduled maintenance to ensure that equipment is operational.
• Be able to lift and maneuver manikins weighing 50+ pounds.

Required:

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Simulation or related field
• Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience
• Minimum 1 year simulation based experience
• Unencumbered Illinois nursing license or ability to obtain

Preferred:

• Previous teaching experience in nursing or simulation-based education
• Experience leading simulation scenario design and debriefing
• Familiarity with simulation platforms (e.g., Laerdal LLEAP, SimCapture, CAE Maestro)
• Certification in simulation education or willingness to obtain within 1 year such as CHSE or CHSOS
• Experience with online/virtual simulation tools (e.g., vSim, SimX)
• Knowledge of accreditation standards from INACSL, NLN and SSH

NLU Inclusion Statement:

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued.  We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.

At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Opportunities. Additional information regarding full-time faculty benefits can be found here.

NLU Faculty salaries are based on rank within each college.  The ranges for each rank for the Undergraduate College are listed below:

2025 Nursing 12-Month Faculty Salary Ranges

Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.  Offers are based on multiple factors permitted by law, including but not limited to: budgetary considerations, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, current/previous faculty rank, market considerations, tenure and standing with the university (applicable to current employees), and internal equity.

Please include the following with your application:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy
• Transcripts (Unofficial)

Optional Additional Attachments:

• Sample Syllabus
• Additional Licenses/Certifications
• Course Evaluations
• Letters of Recommendation

Please note: Upon hire, official transcripts are required and must be sent from the institution(s) directly to the HR Department