Nursing Lab Simulation Instructor

About Roxbury Community College:

Roxbury Community College (RCC) is a public institution of higher education offering associate degrees, certificate programs and lifelong learning opportunities to the Greater Boston community. The Department of Education recognized RCC as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and as one of the top 100 community colleges in the country for student outcomes through the Postsecondary Success Recognition Program, making it the only community college in Massachusetts with these designations.

RCC offers 24 associate degree programs, 6 credit-based certificate programs, 13 non-credit professional certification programs, 30+ lifelong learning and fitness classes, and customized incumbent worker training programs. The college hosts hundreds of civic and community events at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center each year. RCC is committed to providing all learners with the academic and non-academic support required for degree completion and long-term success.

Roxbury Community College is guided by our six core values of Accountability, Equity, Excellence, Honesty, Integrity, and Respect. RCC is also an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act requires all institutes of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual report is available at https://www.rcc.mass.edu/explore/public-safety/index.html.

Job Description:

Job Title: Nursing Lab Simulation Instructor

Unit: Part-time non-unit

Department: Nursing

Reports to: Dean of Nursing

Schedule: Onsite (part-time)

Date: September 2026

Scope of work/position summary:

Nursing simulation lab instructors teach, supervises, and evaluates nursing students in simulated clinical environments, bridging theory and practice while managing equipment and facilitating critical thinking.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Nursing simulation lab instructors guide students through hands-on practice in skills and simulation labs, covering procedures from basic tasks like catheter insertion to complex patient scenarios such as deteriorating post-surgical conditions. They provide real-time feedback and structured debriefing to enhance clinical reasoning and decision-making skills, often using frameworks like PEARLS to facilitate reflective learning
• Scenario Development: Instructors design and implement realistic simulation scenarios that align with curriculum objectives. This includes programming high-fidelity manikins, coordinating virtual reality or AI-assisted simulations, and ensuring scenarios reflect real-world clinical challenges
• Assessment and Debriefing: They evaluate student performance during simulations, providing constructive feedback and guiding post-scenario discussions. Effective debriefing helps students understand what occurred, why, and how to improve their clinical judgment
• Equipment and Lab Management: Instructors maintain simulation equipment, manage consumables, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure the lab environment is safe and functional. This includes calibration of manikins, inventory management, and preparation of supplies for scheduled sessions
• Administrative Duties: They track student competencies, maintain records in learning management systems, schedule lab sessions, and coordinate with faculty and clinical sites to ensure students meet prerequisites for clinical rotations
• Collaboration and Professional Development: Instructors work with nursing faculty and inter-professional teams to update simulation activities, support faculty training, and contribute to research or program evaluation. They also stay current with emerging simulation technologies and best practices

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Required Minimum Education: An earned BSN Master of Science (MSN) in nursing degree or enrolled in an (MSN) degree program from regionally accredited institution of higher education in the US. Matriculated in graduate nursing degree with graduation date within 5 years
• Possess a related non-nursing graduate degree
• Possess a current Nurse education certification by a Board recognized certifying organization
• Required Minimum Licensure: Applicant must possess a current, active, and unencumbered RN license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
• Required Minimum Experience: Preferred five years of in-patient nursing experience
• An earned BSN and also meet at least one of the following: or 4/29/2026 31
• Experience in urban, multicultural higher education, laboratory and clinical settings.
• Familiarity with multiple education modalities including simulation and online learning.
• Superior interpersonal skills.
• Evenings and weekend availability.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, and ability to learn new software requirements.
• Current and unencumbered Massachusetts Driver's License.

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrated excellence in written, verbal, and digital communication skills, including the ability to communicate information clearly and professionally to students, faculty, staff, administrators, union representatives, and community partners while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Demonstrated commitment to working in a culturally diverse, urban community college setting.
• Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Simulation credentials:

• CHSE (Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator) preferred for positions with simulation center duties
• Laerdal SimMan, CAE iStan, or Gaumard HAL platform-specific training (often provided on hire but prior experience accelerates onboarding)
• NLN or INACSL simulation design and debriefing course completion recognized by many programs

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply online by submitting:

Cover Letter

Resume

Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.

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Roxbury Community College understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact Pat Noel, ADA Coordinator, at 857-701-1290 or pnoel1@rcc.mass.edu.

ADA Compliance:

The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education - Roxbury Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education - Roxbury Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Roxbury Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at hrstaff@rcc.mass.edu.