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Location : COASTAL - Fairhope - 440 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 08263
College/Division: COASTL-201020-Associate Degree Nursing
Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Closing Date: 7/27/2026 11:59 PM Central
Campus Location: Coastal Alabama Community College
Position Summary
The Simulation Instructor is responsible for the planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of simulation experiences and related activities, including, but not limited to; simulation instruction, instructional counseling, academic advising, serving on various committees, and participating in local, state, regional, and national professional activities and organizations. The Simulation Instructor is responsible for performing assigned duties during the day, evening, or weekend on any Coastal Alabama Community College campus or site as assigned.
The Simulation Instructor must adhere to the general guidelines as specified by the College's Policies and Procedures Manual, department guidelines, the Dean of Nursing and Allied Health, and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board of Trustees.
Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System salary schedule D1 (9 months).
For any questions or additional information, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@coastalalabama.edu
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
At a minimum, the essential functions of this position shall include:

1. Develops curriculum, plans and organizes Simulation Program courses in coordination with other department instructors, appropriate Division Chair, Simulation Director, and/or Dean to ensure simulation best practices are adequately addressed and compliance with curriculum. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Ensures that assigned simulation events are held as scheduled; Plans each simulation experience, both as to content and method, to make each event meaningful for all learners; Effectively facilitates all simulation educational activities, including briefing, scenarios, and debriefing; Organizes each simulation taught into an effective instrument of learning; Studies and utilizes the characteristics of the learners in each class in order to facilitate the best teaching and learning situations; Maximizes the learning opportunities for all participants; Utilizes proficiency with virtual meeting and presentation formats as needed; Maintains necessary records for Simulation Program Accreditation; Assist with ordering, maintaining, and updating Simulation Program equipment and supplies; Supervises Simulation Clinical/Lab Supervisors.
2. Effectively integrates the simulation best practice standards as needed into all courses in the day, evening, or on weekends on any Coastal Alabama Community College campus, work site, or community location.
3. Assists in implementing College policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with College philosophy and procedures including, but not limited to; Conducts prompt learner evaluations and completing other College evaluations in accordance with College policy; Posts and maintains office hours for student consultations; Submits all required reports, keeping accurate course rolls, and submits attendance verification as required to the appropriate administrative personnel.
4. Coordinates, develops, and maintains electronic health record documentation, medication administration records, and learning management systems for simulation experiences.
5. Works closely with the appropriate Division Chair/Director on the development of annual Division budgets for approval by the Dean.
6. Remains active at a high level of expertise (credentials) and stimulates enthusiasm for those subjects by keeping informed of current trends and new approaches to instruction via professional development activities, including simulation-specific professional development and promotion of the healthcare simulation community. Strives for the qualities delineated in the criteria for faculty evaluation used by the College. Makes suggestions to the Division Chair, the Instructional Affairs Committee, the Director, and/or the Dean concerning the improvement of the curriculum in keeping with the procedures, proper chain of command, and objectives of the College.

All positions at Coastal Alabama have the job responsibilities below:

1. Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.
2. Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
3. Provides responsible, appropriate, and satisfactory leadership on campus and within the College.
4. Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of the position.
5. Attends all employee meetings, College meetings, and professional development activities.
6. Becomes thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies.
7. Serves on and provides information to college committees as needed.
8. Complies with ACCS and College policies, as well as state and federal laws.
9. Ensures the positive promotion of the College and integration of all campuses within the College.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

1. Master's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution.
2. An unencumbered Alabama registered nurse license or appropriate multi-state licensure.
3. Experience working in simulation pedagogy is required, including development of simulation educational activities.
4. Three (3) years' experience as a registered nurse.
5. Knowledge and understanding of simulation best-practice standards.
6. Nursing experience or education that includes the following: Knowledge and understanding of essentials of safe and effective care environment; Prevention of illness; maintenance, promotion, restoration of health; Psychological integrity of individuals across life span; and Knowledge of the history and trends of nursing, cultural diversity, legal and ethical responsibilities, and nursing practice.
7. Evidence of excellent clinical skills and experience providing clinical supervision of nurses, nursing students, and/or other healthcare personnel.
8. Ability to work across health disciplines and with community stakeholders.
9. Effective oral and written communication skills.
10. Demonstrated flexibility in handling diverse course loads.
11. Ability to traverse to teach on multiple campuses and other locations.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Membership in a healthcare simulation society or association.
2. Healthcare simulation certification.
3. Three (3) years' experience teaching in an educational setting.
4. Nursing experience in a hospital (emergency and non-emergency setting).
5. Experience working with a variety of health disciplines and community stakeholders.
6. Teaching experience at the post-secondary level.
7. Experience integrating or demonstrated ability to integrate technology in the classroom.

Application Procedures/Additional Information
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
A complete application packet consists of the following:

• A completed online application form.
• Current resume' showing education degrees earned and complete employment history.

• Copies of transcripts from all colleges attended where required degrees were conferred. Degree(s) must be posted on transcripts. Official copies will be required if employed with the institution.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated in this vacancy announcement and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for an open position. Applications that do not have the required attachments are considered incomplete and will be immediately rejected. In addition, only completed applications received during the period of this vacancy announcement will be considered.
All applicants are required to apply on-line for job opportunities. To apply on-line, go to http://www.coastalalabama.edu/employment/ and click on the job title you are interested in and then click on the "Apply" link. If this is the first time you are applying using our on- line job application, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password.
Please Note:

• It is recommended that you have digital (PDF) copies of your resume and unofficial and/or official transcripts. You will be required to upload this during the application process.
• We do not accept paper, faxed or emailed applications and application materials.
• You may not put "see resume" on any section of the application form.

• Please ensure that uploads are not behind a paywall or a password-protected area. The screening committee may disqualify your application packet if required uploads are inaccessible.
• When you finish the steps to apply to a job, you will receive an on-screen notice that you've successfully applied. However, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete.
• Correspondence regarding positions (i.e., scheduled interview appointment, position filled announcement) will be sent to applicants through the e-mail address used on the applicants' NEOGOV accounts. Applicants are required to monitor their e-mail accounts for updates regarding positions.
• Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete.
• The college may require that applicants for faculty positions submit supplementary information from the attending college registrar to explain undergraduate courses that received graduate credit on the academic transcript prior to being considered for an interview.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Coastal Alabama Community College is an equal opportunity employer.?It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, shall be discriminated against on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law.
It is College policy to provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement to all applicants and employees as required by appropriate federal and state law.
Coastal Alabama Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Human Resources Office prior to the interview.
Coastal Alabama Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations.?Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.
Coastal Alabama Community College is a multi-campus organization and employees of the College may be assigned to work at any of the College worksites, may be required to travel among various work sites for both day, evening, and weekend responsibilities, and must provide their own mode of transportation.
Coastal Alabama Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.
In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.
Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.
Sick Leave
All regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
7 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)
Annual Leave
Not applicable
(off between terms)
Personal Leave
All regular full-time instructional staff earns up to five (5) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)
Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.
Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
16 (5 locally assigned)
Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 4