Hiring: Director of Interprofessional Simulation and Emerging Technology, Associate/Full Professor Company: Florida Gulf Coast University Location: Fort Myers, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:27:53 About the job Required Skills: •Marieb South will be a four-story facility, with the entire second floor dedicated to simulation and interprofessional education. This space will encompass approximately 28,812 square feet, representing a substantial expansion of the college's simulation and collaborative learning capabilities. •FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action. If you thrive in an environment of innovation, accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home here. •Oversees all administrative operations of the Simulation Center, including financial management, budget planning and execution, human resources, academic resources, space utilization, and operational needs. •Provides strategic leadership and management oversight for the Simulation Center, including strategic alignment, long-term planning, mission and vision development, and implementation of organizational priorities. •Serves as the primary decision-maker within the scope of responsibility and exercises independent judgment in consultation with the Dean and in accordance with university policies and procedures. •Directs and supervises Simulation Center staff; establishes performance expectations, accountability measures, and operational priorities; and exercises appropriate authority regarding employee performance, disciplinary actions, suspensions, and dismissals. •Fosters interprofessional collaboration in teaching and learning and leads the development of goals and measurable outcomes for interprofessional simulation experiences across the MCHHS. •Evaluates staffing needs and collaborates with departments and entities across the college to optimize resources, strengthen educational experiences, and minimize duplication and redundancy. Qualifications: •Additional master’s degree/certification(s) in education and pedagogy. •Established research agenda with evidence of extramural funding. •Demonstrated record on simulation research. •Knowledge and understanding of established skill competency, based on the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) and Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) guidelines and standards. •Knowledge of Healthcare Simulation Standards of Best PracticeTM. •Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership by delegating authority and decision-making responsibilities, fostering professional growth, strengthening team performance, and advancing organizational priorities. •Demonstrated capacity to engage productively with faculty across disciplines. •Demonstrated capacity to successfully develop relationships and interact with external university constituents in construction, business, and technology and to establish relationships internally. •Demonstrated capacity to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor and coach faculty and students, and participate in regional/national seminars, workshops and committees. •Demonstrated capacity to lead continuing education programs. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!