Our Opportunity:
The Full-Time Faculty with Simulation Operations Support role serves the Purdue University
Global School of Nursing. Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to
affordable, high-quality education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution
offering a world-class education online.
Successful candidates in this role will reside in the Anamosa, IA, area or within a
commutable distance. The clinical site is located at The Center for Healthcare Education
and Simulation 1795 IA-64, Anamosa, IA 52205.
Job Summary:
This role is a Full-Time Faculty position with Simulation Operations Specialist duties.
This role would include 50% simulation operations responsibilities and 50% teaching
support to the Jones Regional Medical Center/PG Simulation Center.
Full-time faculty may have responsibilities in four areas: teaching, service, scholarship, and
professional development. The amount of time spent in each area is determined on an annual
basis, after discussion between the faculty member and their Program Head, and may vary from
year to year. The workload is based on the needs of the Department and School, consistent
with the university’s mission as a teaching institution. While the majority of faculty typically
spend the greatest percentage of their time teaching, there is the opportunity in a given year for
the percentage of time in any category to change.
Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate courses. The number
of courses assigned will consider credentials, program needs, course types, the number of
different preparations, and the number of students served.
Service will typically include participating in and/or taking leadership roles in Purdue Global
department or institution-wide governance committees. Service examples also include course
lead, training and mentoring other faculty, facilitating student-focused organizations or activities,
the evaluation of student portfolios, curriculum work, vacation relief for colleagues, and
leadership in professional organizations. In limited cases, specific service activities may be
assigned additional compensation.
Scholarship activities vary with the interests of the individual faculty member and may not be
required. Scholarship activities should be developed in consultation with the Dean, Associate
Dean or Program Head. Examples of PG scholarship activities include developing and
implementing solutions or new approaches to academic and professional challenges, as well as
publishing articles related to research within the discipline or profession and/or presenting at
academic or professional meetings.
Some professional development (8 hours) is required for all faculty over the course of a year.
Faculty development beyond these minimum expectations may be considered part of an annual
workload, if determined appropriate by the Academic Program Head or requested by the faculty
member and approved by the Program Head.
A balance of these four responsibilities is intended to sustain the academic goals of the
university to serve adult learners, and advance the professional goals of the faculty, while
creating a supportive learning environment that provides students with a clear path to
graduation.
Teaching is typically the primary assignment for a Purdue Global faculty member, with
service, scholarship and additional professional development activities comprising the
balance of the annual workload. If no assignments are made in service and scholarship,
a faculty member whose only assignment is teaching would not exceed 16-18 courses
taught in a year.
What to expect in this role:
● Simulations Operations Specialist:
○ Operate and maintain simulation equipment, task trainers, computerized
simulators, audio-video recording systems, and virtual reality procedural trainers
with the ability to follow medical aspects of scenarios, and make appropriate
adjustments to technology systems.
○ Set up and maintain the simulation lab and classroom and manage lab supplies.
○ Collaborate with vendors for maintenance and repair of equipment, including
implementation hardware and software updates.
○ Collaborate with clinical faculty during simulations and learning activities.
○ Provide appropriate guidance to students in the simulation setting related to
professionalism, practice, and research.
○ Ensure compliance with safety practices to minimize risk in the simulation environment.
● Full-Time Faculty:
○ Provides a student-centered learning environment which enables students to attain success.
○ Reports concerns regarding student academic progress to Success Coaches or
Academic Advisors, as appropriate. Refers students with questions regarding
financial aid, academics, attendance, and personal issues or concerns to the
appropriate departments.
○ Actively assists the University in retention and/or outreach efforts, which may
include directly contacting students who are not engaged in the course or absent
per department or campus guidelines.
○ Maintains open and timely communication with students and the university via
Purdue Global email. Reports student behavioral and Code of Student Conduct issues.
○ Participates in institutional assessment and assists Chairs and Deans to develop
and implement new programs as assigned.
○ Regularly attends and participates in faculty meetings and continuous
improvement sessions. Serves on university committees as assigned.
○ Remains current with trends, techniques, and advances in technology that are
applicable to the program. Incorporates creative instructional strategies and/or
learning activities.
○ Maintains and submits accurate and timely reports for student grades.
○ Follows university style and branding guidelines for materials that are created for
students. Providing students with materials that always meet accessibility standards.
● Additional duties as may be assigned by the School.
Experience:
● BSN minimum requirement. MSN preferred, with 2-5 years experience working as a nurse.
● Minimum two years related teaching experience and/or training (online teaching experience is a plus).
● Active, unencumbered registered nursing license and/or advanced practice registered nursing license
What we’re looking for:
● Experience with Brightspace learning management system (LMS) is preferred.
● Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office suite software, such as MS Word, Excel and
Powerpoint, as well as Google applications such as Gmail, Chat and Meet.
● Knowledge of Databases, Internet, Spreadsheet, and Word Processing software. Use of
PC, Internet, simulation equipment, and basic nursing equipment
● Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills, and the ability to
work independently with minimal supervision.
● Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with a professional
demeanor with people at all levels within the organization.
● Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
● Capable of building strong working relationships across teams, departments and Schools.
● Valid driver's license in the state of employment (Iowa) and surrounding states
Additional Information:
● The target salary for this position is $70,000-$75,000.
● Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
● A background check will be required for employment in this position.
● We ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a
dedicated, properly equipped workspace that is free of distractions. You may wish to
review the Purdue Virtual Meeting Professional Standards.
● When applying for a faculty position at Purdue University Global you will be asked to
provide an unofficial transcript and if hired will be required to provide an official transcript.
● FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
● Purdue Global is an EEO/AA employer. Our goal is to recruit and retain talent from a
broad pool of applicants. Purdue Global celebrates a variety of perspectives,
experiences, and skills to support a success-focused environment for employees and
students. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
All are encouraged to apply.
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