Nursing Simulation Lab Instructor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $84,183.00 Annually
Location : Downtown Campus - 1101 South Yakima Avenue, Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-022
Department: Instruction Downtown
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
SUMMARY
The Simulation Lab (SL) Faculty provides comprehensive instruction to practical nursing program students in the simulation lab. Incumbent will participate collaboratively and professionally with faculty and staff to promote the evidence-based integration of simulation practices into the Nursing Program Curriculum. The role of the SL Faculty requires the ability to visualize opportunities to enhance the skills laboratory teaching environment, coordinate academic activities to facilitate success of all students in simulated clinical experiences, interface effectively with nursing faculty, college staff, and students, remain current in INACSL Standards of Best Practices for Simulation.
This position qualifies for an additional $22,000 in High-Wage High Demand annual stipend
This position is full-time, 214/7, full time, non-tenure-track, faculty position to begin in the Fall Quarter of 2026 (September 21, 2026)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & OTHER DUTIES
Essential Functions

• Coordinate scheduling of simulation activities.
• Coordinate simulation resources in collaboration with the Administrator of Instructional Technology.
• Provide structure for simulations, i.e., simulation guideline, debriefing, educational resources for simulation, simulation preparation work for students and faculty, direction to simulation materials on Canvas, simulation charting, etc.
• Facilitate evaluation of the incorporation of simulation equipment and evidence-based learning strategies.
• Maintain simulation equipment with referrals out to third party vendors for maintenance and in collaboration with the Nurse Administrator as indicated per warranties of simulation manikins.
• Support faculty in the use of simulation equipment for student teaching or remediation purposes.
• Investigate and propose upgrades to learning technology resources.
• Provide simulation orientations for new faculty, and students prior to simulation activities.
• Implement a coaching and mentoring plan for faculty and students in the use of simulation technologies.
• Integrate evidenced-based learning/teaching strategies and simulation use in the Simulation/Skills Lab.
• Participate in scheduled faculty and technology meetings.
• Collects, analyzes, and evaluates simulation data and disseminates to nursing faculty.
• Collaborates with the Director of Nursing regarding SL budget needs.
• Developing initial scenarios and works with faculty, other departments, divisions, and external partners to create HPS scenarios, classes and training activities.
• Supporting, creating, and maintaining the simulation-related usage schedule for all campus locations and buildings.
• Facilitates simulation demonstrations for classes and visitors.
• Serves as liaison to vendors and industry representatives to trouble shoot technical issues and solicit training and assistance for program faculty and staff.
• Assists in the development of, implements, and enforces simulation environment safety policies, and procedures in simulation classes.
• Supports the tracking of student information including student hours, number of sessions and notes on simulation-related activities, evaluations of simulation experiences.
• Attends and participates in periodic in-service training programs.
• Establishes program evaluation process to include plan for improvement.
• Collaborates with nursing faculty to assess student outcomes.
• Write, develop and update course curriculum documentation, including performance objectives, competencies, lesson plans and content by analyzing industry needs in the field of nursing.
• Develop and/or maintain industry-based program accreditation, and/or ensure students are prepared for and have the opportunity to obtain relevant industry credentials and certifications
• Ensure that instruction is consistent with current industry standards, technologies, procedures, equipment and materials
• Actively contribute to and participate in college-wide activities in support of regional accreditation and state and federal requirements
• Deliver classroom management to maintain suitable learning environment by responding appropriately to student conduct/problems and provide assistance in solving them in accordance with college procedures.
• Provide budget management which includes requisition and maintenance control of and safeguard inventories of equipment and supplies assigned to the program.

Non-Essential/Other Functions

• Maintain friendly and cooperative relationships with respective Healthcarepartners.
• In cooperation with other program faculty, maintain program approval status through the Washington State Nursing Commission and work toward National accreditation.
• Actively contribute to and participate in college-wide activities in support of regional accreditation and state and federal requirements.
• Support College student achievement practices to ensure student retention, completion, and progression.
• Participate actively and collaboratively with College Student Services and program advisory committees to support access to employment opportunities for students, and maintain student job placement records.
• Accountable for keeping personal development up-to-date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc.
• Participate actively and collaboratively on committees for college as needed including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc.
• Additional activities, duties and responsibilities may be added with or without notice to meet college needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master's in Nursing (MN or MSN); and
• Five (5) years nursing experience; and
• Must possess an unencumbered Washington State RN License; and
• Simulation experience required with high and low fidelity manikins; and
• CHSE Certification required within 6 months of hiring.

Allowable Substitution
If necessary, alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability.
Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS)
• Simulation experience in healthcare industry or college setting
• Nursing lab experience in a college setting
• Strong team and interpersonal communication skills;
• Awareness of technology management systems;
• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technologies, telecommunications, and other information technologies that apply to instruction and distributed learning.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Suite Applications, e.g., excel, word, MS forms.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Learning Management System, e.g., Canvas.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Bates Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. For inquiries, please contact Title IX Coordinator LeMont Lucas, at 253.680.7113, , or For Section 504, contact Disability Coordinator Steve Ashpole, Vice President of Student Services, at 253.680.7005, All offices are located at 1101 South Yakima Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405.
Available Benefits to Eligible Employees
As a higher education employee, you and your qualified family members are eligible for a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, long-term disability, as well as other optional benefits.
Medical/Dental Plans
Employees pay a portion of their medical care cost through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and coverage for eligible dependents.
Bates provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:

• Uniform Dental Plan - Preferred Provider Organization
• DeltaCare - Managed Care Plan
• Willamette Dental - Managed Care Plan

Bates provides vision coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:

• Davis Vision by MetLife
• EyeMed
• MetLife Vision

Retirement Plans
Faculty and Exempt Positions
Faculty have to choose between either the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP), also known as TIAA or Plan 3 of the Teachers Retirement System (TRS). Click to compare the two plans.
Exempt have to choose between either the SBRP or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Click to compare the two plans.
SBRP (TIAA) is a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Under 35: 5% of gross salary; 35-49: 7.5% of gross salary; 50 & over: 10% of gross salary
• Employer Contribution: Under 35: 5% of gross salary; 35-49: 7.5% of gross salary; 50 & over: 10% of gross salary

TRS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
• Employer Contribution: 9.53 of gross salary

PERS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
• Employer Contribution: 9.03% of gross salary

Classified Positions
Classified employees have to choose between either the Plan 2 or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Click to compare the two plans.
PERS Plan 2 is a defined benefits plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: 6.36% of gross salary
• Employer Contribution: 9.53% of gross salary

PERS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
• Employer Contribution: 9.53% of gross salary

Employee and employer contributions to applicable retirement plans are mandatory. The amount of the deduction and contribution are dependent upon the retirement plan chosen and may vary by current contribution rates in effect.
Bates provides $35,000 basic life insurance for death from any cause and $5,000 basic accidental death and dismemberment at no cost to the employee. Employees can enroll in additional low cost life insurance for themselves and dependents.
Bates provides a basic LTD insurance plan at no cost to employees. The basic plan pays a maximum of
$240 per month after 90 days of total disability. The optional LTD plan pays 60% of the first $10,000 of monthly salary, reduced by any deductible income such as social security or retirement benefits.
Employee cost is dependent upon benefit waiting period chosen.
Other Optional Benefits
Leaves and Holidays
Vacation
Eligible exempt and classified employees accrue annual leave at rates determined by their employee status, ranging from 7 to 16 hours per month when eligible.
Sick Leave
Eligible classified, faculty, and exempt staff accrue sick leave monthly. Employees represented by a bargaining unit should refer to their negotiated agreement for sick leave rules and accrual rates.
Holidays
Bates observes the following holidays/non-work days:
Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve Day, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth
Personal Leave/Family Leave
In addition to vacation and sick leave, eligible employees receive personal and family leave each fiscal year at rates determined by their employee status
Please Note: All information above is subject to change based on, but not limited to, employment status, legislative mandates, or College policy changes
01
Do you have an unencumbered Washington State RN License; and simulation experience required with high and low fidelity manikins?

• Yes
• No

02
Please briefly describe your simulation experience with high and low fidelity manikins.
03
Are you a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS)?If yes, please let us know what certificate(s) you hold.
04
Please describe any simulation experience in a healthcare industry or college setting and/or any nursing lab experience in a college setting.
Required Question