"Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor – Simulation Pedagogy"

Position Details

Job Title
Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor – Simulation Pedagogy

Position Title
Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor – Simulation Pedagogy

Job Category
University Faculty

Job Type
Full-Time

FLSA Status
Exempt

Campus
Maywood-Health Sciences & Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campuses

Location Code
SCHOOL OF NURSING (02400A)

Department Name
SCHOOL OF NURSING

Duties and Responsibilities

Salary Range: $80,000-$124,000
Benefits Information: https://www.luc.edu/hr/benefits/

The Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (MNSON) invites applications for a clinical track faculty position focused on teaching, curricular development, and integration of simulation pedagogy. This is a 12-month non-tenure track open rank position for appointment at the clinical assistant professor rank or higher based on the applicant’s education, program of scholarship, and teaching experience.

Within the context of the Loyola University Chicago and MNSON missions, visions, values, and strategic initiatives, the faculty member will:

• Use high, medium, and low-fidelity simulation modalities to provide high-quality learning experiences to pre-licensure and advanced practice nursing students. Primary responsibilities include developing, organizing, facilitating, and evaluating simulation learning experiences and programs.
• Collaborate with faculty on curriculum and course planning, improvement, and evaluation.
• Develop and disseminate scholarship that advances nursing practice and education.
• Engage in service activities consistent with the mission and strategic vision of the MNSON, the University, and the nursing profession.
• Contribute to the MNSON and University goals for inclusive excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience facilitating high-quality simulation scenarios
• Clinical experience as a registered professional nurse
• Potential to establish and maintain a program of scholarship, consistent with the expectations of rank
• Certification as a Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare is desirable

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

• A doctoral degree in nursing or a doctoral degree in a related field with a master’s degree in nursing
• Eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Illinois

Open Date
12/17/2025

Salary Range
$80,000-$124,000

This salary range is for a 12-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin in February 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are asked to submit (1) a cover letter describing interest in and qualifications for the position, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to provide professional references (references will be contacted for finalists only), and (4) an Inclusive Excellence statement addressing past efforts and future plans to advance inclusive excellence.

The Inclusive Excellence Statement Should Address:

• Understanding of barriers: Describe your understanding of the barriers for historically underrepresented groups (URGs) in nursing.
• Past activities: Discuss activities contributing to inclusive excellence. Examples may include teaching/curriculum, mentoring/advising/tutoring, outreach efforts, committees, task forces, and boards, scholarship and/or research, and other initiatives.
• Future plans: Describe how you plan to contribute to inclusive excellence in the MNSON, including activities you would pursue and how they would fit into your teaching, scholarship, and service.

Direct applications to: https://www.careers.luc.edu

Inquiries about this position may be directed to the Chairperson of the Search Committee, Carol Kostovich, at ckostovich1@luc.edu

Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/34330

Job Number
8501400

Organizational Location
HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
08/15/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes