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Faculty Position – Nursing Simulation Coordinator

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The School of Nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications and nominations for a fulltime Nursing Simulation Coordinator position that aligns with the missions of the School of Nursing and UAB. Candidates for this faculty position must have a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Nursing, doctorate preferred, and two years of experience working in acute care nursing clinical practice. An unencumbered registered nurse license in the State of Alabama, or eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in Alabama is required. Experience working in simulation with students in an academic setting is strongly preferred. This position requires an individual that is innovative, current with simulation standards of best practice, possess a thorough knowledge of accreditation requirements and demonstrates knowledge of clinical skills. To be successful in this role, an individual should possess strong organizational, communication, work ethic and interpersonal skills. It is required that this and all faculty maintain confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA and FERPA guidelines and policies as well as other UAB and SON published policies, procedures and guidelines. This is not a remote position.

The School of Nursing’s legacy of leadership is focused on the integration of research, education, and clinical practice and evidenced in more than 18,000 alumni serving as expert clinicians, executive nurse leaders, deans and directors of nursing programs, nurse scientists, advanced practice registered nurses, and other professional leaders. The School is ranked in the top nursing schools nationwide by U.S. News and World Report and offers innovative baccalaureate, post-baccalaureate, master’s, post-master’s, doctoral, and post-doctoral programs. Program offerings include: the state’s longest standing and most honored PhD in nursing; a Doctor of Nursing Practice program with a Nurse Anesthesia Track; a Dual DNP/PhD degree pathway; a Master’s of Nursing program with more than 15 nurse practitioner specialty and subspecialty tracks with dual degree options, advanced practice tracks in geriatrics, nursing administration, care transitions, among others; an accelerated master’s in nursing pathway for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing, and other unique opportunities. Most graduate courses are taught in a distance accessible format with on-campus intensives. The UAB School of Nursing is designated a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization Collaborating Center for International Nursing- one of a few in the U.S. Additionally, the School hosts a Paul D. Coverdell Peace Corps Fellows programs and is one of the leading VA Nursing Academic Partnerships in the nation. Based at the state’s flagship Academic Health Science Center with the 3rd largest public hospital in the nation, the School is a leader and trendsetter in collaborative science and home to the state’s only nursing-specific research initiative with a diverse funding portfolio supporting scholarship in health equity, oncology, palliative care, HIV/AIDS, pediatrics, occupational health, aging, among others. Faculty hold over 70 appointments in university-wide research centers. The School of Nursing is home to an innovative nursing simulation and skills laboratory, which provides faculty and students with interprofessional learning opportunities.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. Applicants interested in this opportunity should submit: a letter of interest that addresses the above qualifications and how their philosophy and experiences qualify them for this position, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references through the Peopleadmin link below:

The University of Alabama at Birmingham
School of Nursing
Birmingham, AL 35294-1210
https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/27208