Nursing Lab Faculty Member and Coordinator

Cape Cod Community College

$85K — $102K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts or eligibility for licensure.
  • Master's degree in nursing from an ACEN or CCNE accredited institution.
  • Two years of recent experience in teaching nursing simulation and laboratory skills.
  • Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or eligibility to obtain within one year.
  • Demonstrated experience using various fidelity simulation in nursing education.
  • Recent college-level teaching experience in nursing.
  • Proven commitment to a student-centered educational approach.

Responsibilities

  • Teach and facilitate nursing laboratory courses including NUR110, NUR111, NUR201, and NUR202.
  • Coordinate and schedule instructional lab hours to align with curriculum requirements.
  • Maintain office hours to advise students and provide individualized support.
  • Collaborate with faculty to evaluate nursing curriculum and lab activities.
  • Design and evaluate simulation-based learning experiences to enhance clinical judgement.
  • Maintain the day-to-day operations of the nursing labs, ensuring safety and effectiveness.
  • Manage inventory, supplies, and budget requests for the nursing program.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits program included.
  • Option to participate in the Massachusetts Employee State Retirement System.
  • Participation in a full-time, tenure-track MCCC Unit position.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Nursing Lab Faculty Member and Coordinator provides instructional leadership and operational management of the College's Nursing laboratories. This position ensures the effective delivery of nursing laboratory courses, maintains a safe and innovative learning environment, and supports student learning through simulation, lab practice, and technology-enhanced instruction. The position balances teaching responsibilities with coordination duties in alignment with 37.5 hours weekly: teaching and student contact will account for 25.5 hours weekly; lab coordination, administration, and planning will account for 12 hours weekly. This is an in-person position Monday through Friday during the academic year.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Instructional and Faculty Responsibilities (25.5 hours, 70% of workload):
  1. Teach and facilitate nursing laboratory courses including, but not limited to, NUR110, NUR 111, NUR 201 (NUR210), and NUR 202 (NUR211)
  2. Coordinate and schedule instructional lab hours in alignment with nursing curriculum requirements
  3. Maintain posted office hours, advise students academically, and provide individualized support for skill development and clinical reasoning
  4. Participate in college, division, department, program, and course team meetings (weekly or biweekly)
  5. Communicate and collaborate effectively with faculty colleagues to plan, implement, and evaluate nursing curriculum and laboratory learning experiences to ensure consistency and alignment of laboratory and simulation activities with student learning outcomes
  6. Design, implement, and evaluate simulation-based learning experiences that promote clinical judgement, psychomotor skill development, and evidence-based nursing practice
  7. Integrate simulation and hands-on learning into nursing courses such as NUR110, NUR 111, NUR 201 (NUR210), and NUR 202 (NUR211) to enhance clinical reasoning and skill mastery.
  8. Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes at course, program, and institutional levels
  9. Create and provide teaching resources via Moodle learning management system
  10. Contribute to program accreditation preparation (ACEN, NECHE, Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing)
  11. Utilize the End of Course Report (EOCR) entering data in collaboration with Nursing faculty to support continuous program improvement

Coordination and Administrative Responsibilities (12 hours, 30% of workload):
  1. Coordinate day-to-day operations of the nursing labs, ensuring a safe, functional, and effective learning environment
  2. Develop semester lab schedules for Nursing in collaboration with the Director
  3. Collaborate with Facilities and IT to ensure optimal functioning of lab spaces and simulation technology
  4. Train faculty in the use and maintenance of lab and simulation equipment in collaboration with the Director
  5. Manage inventory and supplies, including ordering, storage, maintenance, and disposal of materials/equipment for Nursing
  6. Recommend and justify budgetary items to support the growth of the Nursing program through new technologies and resources
  7. Submit purchase requisitions and prepare required expenditure reports
  8. Maintain compliance with Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing regulations and Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) standards
  9. Facilitate open lab practice sessions for student practice and coordinate schedules with other nursing faculty
  10. Participate in systematic program evaluation and contribute to policy development and implementation of all components of the Nursing Program
  11. Maintain laboratory environment to assure lab security, cleanliness, organization, and safety
  12. Monitor lab and simulation equipment and perform routine assessments including preventive maintenance to ensure proper functionality
  13. Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of simulation scenarios consistent with program learning outcomes and evidence-based educational practices

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or eligibility for Massachusetts licensure
  2. Master's degree in nursing from an ACEN or CCNE accredited institution
  3. Two years of recent experience in teaching nursing simulation and laboratory skills
  4. Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or eligibility to obtain certification within one year of hire
  5. Demonstrated experience using low-, moderate-, and high-fidelity simulation in nursing education or healthcare.
  6. Proven skill in integrating high-fidelity simulation into teaching and learning
  7. Recent college-level teaching experience in nursing
  8. Commitment to support a student-centered, outcome-based approach to education
  9. Experience with the integration of technology as well as active and collaborative learning strategies in the teaching-learning process
  10. Experience in the assessment of learning outcomes at the course, program, and college levels
  11. Experience in development, implementation, and evaluation of program and college-related and/or healthcare policies
  12. Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Ability to meet challenges of adult students with diverse backgrounds
  2. Experience with nursing curriculum development and revision
  3. Appreciation for and commitment to working in a global, multicultural academic setting
  4. Experience with the integration of both high and moderate fidelity human patient simulations in the teaching-learning process
  5. Knowledge of International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation in Nursing (INACSL) guidelines
  6. Experience in maintaining best-practices with regard to International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation in Nursing (INACSL) simulation guidelines and standards
  7. Experience in NECHE, MA BORN and ACEN accreditation processes

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

COMPENSATION: Full-time, tenure-track, MCCC Unit position. Anticipated annual salary range of $85,195 - $102,600. Actual salary will be commensurate with education, qualifications, and experience and consistent with the MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Position also includes participation in a comprehensive employee benefits program, including option to participate in the Massachusetts Employee State Retirement System.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 26, 2026

Please visit our website at www.capecod.edu for information on Cape Cod Community College.

This appointment is subject to the FY2027 budget appropriations.

Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.

The College cannot consider applicants who do not have the ability to work in the United States without assistance from the employer.

Application Instructions:

**ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.**

Begin the online application process by going to the APPLY NOW link. During the process you will be given an opportunity to upload required documents: a cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum requirements of the position and resume (failure to submit requested documents may result in disqualification). Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide three current professional letters of reference and transcripts.

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