Professor of Practice - Nursing

Job Details

Hood College is seeking a full-time (10-month), professor of practice in nursing who will also serve as director of the school’s simulation program. Under the general direction of the Chair, Department of Nursing and the Dean of the School of Behavioral and Health Sciences, the Professor of Practice and Director of Simulation are responsible for the leadership, administration, and development of the simulation throughout the school’s educational program. This role involves ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. The full-time simulation director is also responsible for teaching in area of expertise in the nursing program.

Simulation Director (50%)

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the simulation center: scheduling, equipment maintenance, inventory management, room configuration, and safety protocols.
• Manage relationships with vendors, service contracts, and technology upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, privacy regulations, and safety standards.
• Develop and monitor program metrics.
• Lead or support research initiatives, program evaluation, and dissemination of results.
• Prepare reports for accreditation bodies and department leadership.
• Develop and manage the simulation program budget.
• Supervise simulation staff, technicians, and instructional designers.
• Partner with clinical sites, health systems, and interprofessional teams.
• Lead quality assurance activities, risk assessment, and process improvement initiatives.
• Align simulation activities with national standards and evolving best practices in nursing education.

Teaching (40%)

• Demonstrate an ability/potential for quality teaching.
• Teach 12 credits in nursing (per semester).
• Plan courses, write syllabi and design assignments.
• Present lectures, and supervise class activities.
• Instruct students in course content and provide learning opportunities.
• Critique performance on various assignments.
• Maintain weekly office hours and be available to students.
• Determine grades for assignments and overall achievement.
• Utilize digital and electronic platforms such as Blackboard and Chalk & Wire.

Professional Development and planning (10%)

• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Advising students in the nursing program.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience
Required: MSN in Nursing.
Preferred: Doctorate (DNP, PhD, or other terminal degree) or doctoral candidacy with relevant leadership/education experience.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
Current RN license in good standing in Maryland.
Certification in simulation education is strongly preferred (e.g., CHSE).
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in nursing education, with at least 3 years in simulation or a dedicated simulation center environment.
Demonstrated leadership/management experience, including program development.