Director of Simulation

Director Of Simulation

This role is responsible for leading the Mark & Robyn Jones College of Nursing's simulation-based learning initiatives across multiple campus locations. It includes driving strategic planning, overseeing simulation curricula, ensuring compliance with national standards, and fostering faculty development. The position manages the operations of statewide simulation centers, conducts quality improvement audits, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to advance the program. Additionally, it plays a key part in securing funding, identifying growth opportunities, and supporting the Dean with fundraising and donor relations.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Drive the long-term vision and strategic planning for the Mark & Robyn Jones College of Nursing simulation academic and technological priorities.
• Serve as a key member of the Leadership Team shaping college-wide strategy in simulation-based learning.
• Oversee the endorsement and / or accreditation process for the college-wide simulation centers.
• Ensure simulation curricula across all academic programs is guided by evidence-based pedagogies and emerging technologies.
• Establish common policies and procedures for simulation learning including standard operating procedures, simulation course(s), implementation, brief / debrief protocols, and evaluation of simulations.
• Conduct quality improvement and efficiency audits of simulation learning.
• Ensure simulation standards are implemented equitably across all five campus locations.
• Foster faculty development regarding simulation-based learning and teaching through collaboration with various college, internal / external constituencies.
• Oversee the operations of the five simulation centers located across Montana (i.e., Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls, Kalispell, and Missoula).
• Ensure MRJCON simulation centers follow national and industry guidelines and standards.
• Remain current with new trends and best practices in simulation and lead efforts to incorporate them.
• Participate / lead / encourage scholarly initiatives surrounding simulation learning.
• Work collaboratively with the Dean and Director of Administration and Finance regarding capital planning, budgets, and resources to support simulation learning.
• Work with individual simulation centers to identify and purchase updated simulation equipment, in collaboration with the Director of Administration and Finance.
• Supervise the work of the campus simulation coordinating faculty and provide feedback to Department Heads.
• Directly hire, supervise, and evaluate simulation technicians (none currently on staff) and standardized patients.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with healthcare systems, academic institutions, and industry leaders to support program growth and external engagement.
• Identify and pursue revenue-generating opportunities, grants, and collaborations.
• Support dean in fundraising and other outreach activities by meeting with potential donors, advisory boards, and others as needed including outside of normal business hours.

Required Qualifications Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills :

Preferred Qualifications Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills :

The Successful Candidate Will :

Position Special Requirements / Additional Information :

Physical Demands :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties? No

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search

Position End Date (if temporary) Open

Date Close Date Applications will be : Screening of applications will begin on October 15, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

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