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How much do simulation lab instructor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for simulation lab instructor in the United States is $27.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $30.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Simulation Lab Instructor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Simulation Lab Instructor, you need a solid background in clinical healthcare education, teaching experience, and often a relevant degree such as nursing, medicine, or allied health. Familiarity with simulation technology, manikins, audiovisual systems, and certifications like Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) are typically required. Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills help facilitate effective learning and adapt scenarios to meet student needs. These skills ensure students gain practical, hands-on experience in a safe environment, improving clinical competence and confidence.

How does a Simulation Lab Instructor typically collaborate with faculty and students during simulation exercises?

Simulation Lab Instructors work closely with faculty to design realistic scenarios that align with curriculum objectives and learning outcomes. During simulation sessions, they guide students through hands-on exercises, provide immediate feedback, and facilitate debriefings to maximize learning. Instructors also coordinate with other staff to ensure that equipment is properly maintained and that simulations run smoothly. This collaborative approach helps create an engaging, supportive environment where students can develop critical clinical and decision-making skills.

What are Simulation Lab Instructors?

Simulation Lab Instructors are educators responsible for designing, facilitating, and assessing simulation-based learning experiences, typically in healthcare or technical training settings. They use realistic scenarios and specialized equipment to help students practice clinical skills, decision-making, and teamwork in a safe environment. Simulation Lab Instructors also provide feedback, debrief sessions, and maintain simulation equipment to ensure an effective learning experience. Their goal is to prepare students for real-world situations by bridging the gap between theory and practice.

What is the difference between Simulation Lab Instructor vs Clinical Educator?

AspectSimulation Lab InstructorClinical Educator
Required CredentialsTypically healthcare or education certifications, relevant degreesHealthcare licensure, advanced degrees often preferred
Work EnvironmentSimulation labs, educational institutions, training centersHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, training organizationsHospitals, healthcare organizations
Primary FocusDesigning and facilitating simulation exercisesSupervising and educating clinical staff or students

While both roles involve healthcare education, Simulation Lab Instructors focus on creating simulation scenarios for training, whereas Clinical Educators oversee clinical training and staff development in real healthcare settings.

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Infographic showing various Simulation Lab Instructor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 36% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 36% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,276 per year, or $27.1 per hour.
Instructor, Nursing

Instructor, Nursing

Randolph Community College

Asheboro, NC • On-site

$75K - $82K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Salary: $75,000.00 - $82,000.00 Annually
Location : RCC Main Campus - 629 Industrial Park Avenue, Asheboro, NC
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 0344
Department: Instructional Services
Division: Nursing
Opening Date: 02/08/2023
General Job Description
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: Instructor, Nursing reports directly to the Department Head, Nursing. Instructor, Nursing provides quality learning experiences, facilitates the learning process, advises students, seeks professional development opportunities, and contributes to the development of curriculum courses/programs.
Annual Salary Range: $75,000 - $82,000 depending on experience
**$5,000 hiring bonus upon successful completion of 6-month probationary period.**
Duties
Classroom Instruction
  • Teach all assigned courses, a range of 18 - 21 contact hours, for the full duration of scheduled instruction
  • Ensure that each class session contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and maintains currency
  • Teach an academic success class, as needed
  • Evaluate student progress and provide appropriate, timely feedback
  • Incorporate appropriate instructional technology to enhance student learning
  • Provide and/or facilitate quality experiences in laboratory and/or clinical settings to meet program needs
  • Maintain cleanliness of instructional areas and laboratories
  • Ensure the proper operation of classroom/lab equipment, reporting any malfunctions to the appropriate person(s)
  • Recommend textbooks and other instructional materials, including classroom and laboratory equipment to Department Head
  • Develop and distribute course syllabi according to established template providing appropriate information to students concerning course expectations and evaluation criteria

Lab Facilitation
  • Develop simulation scenarios that promote learning and meet course objectives
  • Serve as a resource for faculty using the simulation lab
  • Coordinate and set-up skills labs and communicate lab needs to Department Head
  • Complete and maintain annual inventory of the nursing simulation lab
  • Prepare requisitions and initiate ordering process to maintain inventory within simulation lab
  • Ensure safety and maintain OSHA standards within the simulation lab
  • Ensure appropriate disposal of hazardous waste and sharps
  • Ensure maintenance of simulation manikins and other equipment in the simulation lab, initiating repairs and maintaining appropriate warranties

Other Services to Students
  • Maintain appropriate office hours and accessibility for students, a minimum of 5 hours a week.
  • Serve as educational advisor to assigned students by providing academic and employment planning
  • Participate in semester advising and registration activities as assigned
  • Perform and verify graduation degree audits
  • Assist in the recruitment and retention efforts of the College
  • Advocate and provide motivation for students
  • Communicate student needs to Department Head

Divisional Administrative Expectations
  • Prepare and submit instructional records, reports, grades, and all other required paperwork in a timely, efficient manner meeting all deadlines, checking for accuracy, correctness and completeness of all data
  • Exert an effort to remain current in discipline and instructional methods through professional development activities offered by the College and other opportunities including attendance at off-campus activities, webinars, etc., as feasible
  • Participate in program and curriculum review; offering suggestions concerning the improvement of curriculum in keeping with the mission and vision of the College
  • Serve on and actively contribute to college committees as needed and as appointed by the President
  • Participate in discipline, departmental, divisional, and institutional meetings and other announced co-curricular activities of the College
  • Maintain proper communication and supportive relationships at all times with all other units and branches of the college
  • Maintain posted office and on-campus hours sufficient to fulfill all contracted duties and individual professional obligations, as well as to meet the needs of the discipline, department, division, and College

Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Science- Nursing from a regionally accredited institution with plan to earn Master's degree within 5 years of initial employment.
  • Unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of North Carolina or compact state.
  • Minimum of two years of verifiable work experience as a registered nurse in the United States.

Preferred:
  • Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution with specialization in Nurse Education
  • One year previous teaching and clinical experience in critical care and/or medical surgical nursing
  • One year experience tutoring and/or precepting associate degree nursing students
  • One year teaching experience at the Community College level

College Requirements of all Employees
  • Demonstrated excellence in written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equal opportunity, and the academic, intellectual, and social development of all students and employees.
  • An understanding of and commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy and mission.
  • Treats others respectfully, speaks to others courteously, and behaves in such a way that creates a workplace environment that is marked by trustworthiness, honest but polite communication, and interpersonal interactions that are both personally cordial and professionally appropriate.
  • Acts as a team player when working with any and all employees of the College.
  • Serves on institutional committees as appointed by the President.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed.
  • Annually review all Randolph Community College safety rules and policies and be familiar with all emergency safety procedures.
  • Promote good safety habits and be compliant with OSHA safety regulations.
  • Randolph Community College conducts a background check and drug screening on all full-time new hires.

Randolph Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other protected class under applicable law. The following positions have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Assistant Director of Student Success or Director of Human Resources | 629 Industrial Park Ave, Asheboro, NC 27205 | (336) 633-0200.
The following benefits are available to full-time employees. A full-time employee is defined as an employee who works 30 or more hours per week for a minimum of nine months of the fiscal year.
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
Personal Leave
Personal Observance Day
Bereavement Leave
Holiday Pay
Longevity Pay
NC State Health Plan
Assurant Dental Insurance
Superior Vision Insurance
Horace Mann Automobile
Companion Life Insurance - free $10,000 term life policy for FT employees
Colonial Products - cancer, accident, short/ong term disability, life insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
Employee Assitance Plan (EAP)
Retirement
Additional benefit information is included in the Employment Matters section of the Randolph Community College Policy Manual. Please click the link below to access the handbook.
Randolph Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other protected class under applicable law. The following positions have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Assistant Director of Student Success or Director of Human Resources | 629 Industrial Park Ave, Asheboro, NC 27205 | (336) 633-0200.

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