Assistant Dean of Nursing Simulation and Learning Support
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 18, 2024
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Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Dean of Nursing Simulation and Learning Support
Posting Number
F005960
Position Status
Full Time
Assignment Length
This field only applies to Faculty
Grant Funded
No
Category
APT
Class Code
13
Starting Pay
$78,664
Special Note
Commensurate with education and experience.
Location
Trinity River
Department
TR Associate Degree Nursing
Job Summary
Reporting to the Divisional Dean, the Assistant Dean of Nursing Simulation and Learning Support provides academic support leadership in simulation and clinical learning support. Accordingly, this position is responsible for directing and supervising operational, programmatic, educational, and staff activities for simulation and learning resource center operations. The position fosters an environment that supports student success and collaborates with administration, faculty, and staff to ensure that all students have a productive campus and clinical experience.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Performance Requirements*
- Oversees the day-to-day operations related to the simulation and learning support activities, including managing employee performance and conduct issues, annual performance evaluations, and conflict management
- Assists the dean in developing, planning, recommending, implementing, and administering goals and objectives for simulation and other immersive learning and learning support resources
- Assists the dean in providing support and direction to program faculty to ensure that simulation and immersive learning objectives are measurable and aligned with the course objectives
- Interacts with students who utilize academic support services in ways that promote and enhance a growth mindset regarding student learning and model such behavior consistently for faculty and staff
- Reviews and recommends approval and monitors the use of all simulation center equipment and supplies
- Mentors faculty and staff in simulation and learning support and coordinates professional development opportunities for faculty and staff
- Reviews and recommends guidelines for the College's simulation and immersive learning resources according to the Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best Practices to ensure a quality, evidence-based simulation program for all students
- Generates reports to meet institutional needs and grant requirements; prepares and manages annual budget for simulation and learning resources; maintains accurate records regarding expenditure and equipment inventories; reviews operations periodically to optimize cost-effectiveness
- Keeps informed on advancements and changes in simulation, learning support services, and other immersive learning technologies
- Creates a dynamic and innovative immersive learning and academic support environment based upon current research and emerging or best practices
- Establishes and leads the advisory group for the healthcare simulation, engaging internal and external partners
- Represents the District and the campus at community or college meetings or events and participates in faculty and committee activities
- Recruits, interviews, and recommends the appointment of highly qualified faculty and staff
- Aids and promotes professional development among faculty and staff in teaching classes, conducting orientation programs, and scheduling events
- Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
- Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
- Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
- Supports the values of the College: diversity, teaching excellence, student success, innovation, creativity, and service to the College
- Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
Works under the general supervision of the Divisional Dean
*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Nursing
- Current Texas RN license
- Three (3) years of administrative experience in a healthcare or educational setting; experience in nursing simulation or lab settings
- One (1) year experience teaching or providing academic support
- Two (2) years' experience supervising (e.g., managing, evaluating the performance of others; leading projects or processes)
- Doctorate degree
- Experience leading simulation and immersive learning centers in higher education
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) certification
- Experience with implementing new learning technology and learning support initiatives
- Knowledge of planning, program development, evaluation, and budgeting
- Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships with diverse populations, including strong listening, verbal, and written communication
- Skilled in using computer applications and enterprise systems, including the Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly and accurately in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied and unpredictable in scope and volume
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and a diverse setting
- Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations while exhibiting strong attention to detail and organization
- Ability to delegate work appropriately to faculty and staff to meet College and campus deliverables
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds unassisted, or up to 50 pounds with the assistance of other employees or equipment as appropriate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Special Instructions Summary
Posted
04/05/2024
Posting Contact Summary
Should you have questions specific to this position please contact the following individual
Contact
Nikolaos Moraros
*
nikolaos.moraros@tccd.edu
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Certification / License
- Cover Letter
- Military/Foster Care Preference Documentation
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
- High School Diploma / GED
- 60 or more College Credit Hours
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- None of the above
- * Do you have a current Texas Registered Nurse license?
- Yes
- No
- Able to obtain license prior to hire
- * Please list any certification or licensure you have that is directly related to this position.
(Open Ended Question) - * Do you have a Master's degree (or higher) in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university?
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of nursing simulation or lab settings experience do you have in a healthcare or educational setting?
- None
- 1 year of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 3 years of experience
- 4 years of experience
- 5 or more years of experience
- * How many years of working experience do you have teaching or providing academic support?
- None
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 3 years of experience
- 4 years of experience
- 5 or more years of experience
- * How many years' of experience supervising (e.g., managing, evaluating the performance of others; leading projects and processes) do you have?
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year of experience
- 2 years of experience
- 3 years of experience
- 4 years of experience
- 5 or more years of experience
- * Please describe your experience (responses are used to determine eligibility).
(Open Ended Question) - * How would you rate your level of experience using word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)?
- Advanced
- Intermediate
- Beginner
- None
- * How would you rate your experience with web-based software?
- Advanced
- Intermediate
- Beginner
- None
- * How long have you been in your current role with TCC?
- Less than 6 months
- More than 6 months
- I am not a current TCC employee
- I am a current TCC student employee
