Faculty - Nursing Skills Lab Instructor job at Excelsior College in Saint Petersburg, FL

Title: FT Faculty- Nursing Skills Lab Instructor Location: Saint Petersburg, FL 33702, USA Work Type: Hybrid, Full Time Job ID: FTFAC002450 Description The Lab Faculty plays a crucial role in the governance and academic success of Excelsior University. This position is responsible for creating skills and simulation learning activities in the laboratory setting, as well as developing, overseeing, and evaluating the curricula. The Lab Faculty ensures that lab activities are of the highest quality, student-centered, and provide regular opportunities for hands-on skill development, assessment, and remediation as required. This position requires approximately 2-3 days on-site per week, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed. Duties and Responsibilities: Teach nursing skills and clinical procedures in a lab or simulation setting. Work with students in skills practice, demonstration, simulation, and remediation to support student learning and skill mastery.• Prepare skills lab demonstrations and simulated learning activities in coordination with nursing faculty. Coordinate and supervise students to ensure that lab experiences meet learning outcomes. Teach didactic nursing courses remotely, delivering engaging online instruction and supporting student learning through virtual platforms. Ensure lab activities align with program learning outcomes, NCLEX-RN standards, and state/national accreditation requirements. Ensure compliance with OSHA safety rules and regulations. Provide timely feedback and evaluation of student performance through written exams, skills checklists, and simulation assessments. Integrate best practices into lab instruction using relevant research and literature findings. Model professionalism, ethical practice, and culturally responsive care in nursing practice. Incorporate technology, simulation, and case studies to enhance student learning experiences. Mentor and guide students in academic performance, professional development, and clinical readiness. Maintain student attendance, grades, and performance records in accordance with institutional policy. Promote a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters critical thinking and professionalism. Participate in faculty meetings, curriculum committees, and accreditation activities. Maintain current licensure, certifications (e.g., BLS, ACLS), and professional development requirements. Assist with student recruitment, orientation, and retention initiatives. Orient and mentor lab faculty as assigned. Participate in continuing education, faculty development workshops, and scholarly activities. Participate in activities that support the University's strategic plan and the strategic priorities of the School of Nursing. Represent the School of Nursing and University at professional meetings and forums. This position requires approximately 2-3 days on-site per week, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An earned Master of Science in Nursing from a regionally accredited United States institution or an equivalent, nationally recognized foreign institution of higher learning. Minimum of three years teaching experience in a prelicensure nursing program or teaching in a nurse residency program Relevant experience in clinical nursing practice. Proficiency with simulation technology and computers. A license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the state of Florida. Experience with high-fidelity simulations. Strong track record of promoting student success using evidence-based decision-making to support the quality improvement of academic programs, curriculum, and faculty. Experience with program and student learning outcomes assessment, as well as program and institutional accreditation processes and procedures. Strong track record or working collaboratively and collegially with faculty across disciplines to support high quality standards. Excellent communication skills, comfort with timelines, dates, and deliverables are necessary. The hiring salary range for this position is $82,000-$85,000 for candidates with a Master's degree and $90,000 for candidates with a PhD. The ranges listed represent the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job