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Bethany College invites applications for a Nursing Site Director to support the Dual-Degree BSN Program, through which students earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from West Virginia Wesleyan College and a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from Bethany College. This position is a full-time faculty appointment at Bethany College.
Appointment and Faculty Status
The Nursing Site Director is a full-time faculty member of Bethany College.
All matters related to faculty rank, contract renewal, evaluation, service expectations, promotion, tenure eligibility, and leave are governed exclusively by Bethany College.
Academic and Programmatic Coordination
For nursing curriculum delivery, clinical instruction, skills and simulation laboratories, and student supervision, the Director works in coordination with WVWC’s School of Nursing. The Director adheres to all applicable WVBOE Code requirements and CCNE Policies and Standards. Bethany College is responsible for the Interdisciplinary Studies curriculum, advising, and academic oversight.
Reporting Structure
Academic and Programmatic Reporting (Nursing): WVWC Director, School of Nursing.
Institutional and Employment Reporting: Bethany College Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Responsibilities
- Oversee classroom, clinical, skills lab, and simulation lab learning experiences at the Bethany College site.
- Serve as academic advisor to all Bethany students enrolled in the Dual-Degree BSN program.
- Act as liaison between Bethany College and WVWC, coordinating with WVWC Director, Skills/Simulation Director, nursing faculty, and Bethany support course faculty to ensure curriculum alignment and a high-quality learning environment.
- Provide on-site support during classroom hours, including troubleshooting live-stream and technology issues, and maintain a minimum of five (5) office hours per week.
- Serve as on-site proctor for nursing examinations.
- Manage daily operations of the simulation lab, including scheduling, inventory, equipment maintenance, and procurement, ensuring safety and compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulations.
- Collaborate with WVWC nursing and simulation faculty to design, implement, and evaluate simulation-based learning activities aligned with curriculum goals and evidence-based best practices.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of simulation activities and implement improvements as needed.
- Provide instruction and evaluation in various clinical settings.
- Maintain effective communication and collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders.
- Attend WVWC School of Nursing monthly meetings and Bethany College meetings; serve on College committees as assigned.
- Stay current with advancements in simulation technology, adult learning principles, and simulation pedagogy.
- Participate in Bethany College service, scholarship, and professional development consistent with faculty expectations.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current, non-encumbered Registered Nurse license or eligibility for licensure in West Virginia.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in direct patient care or nursing skills/simulation lab instruction, with knowledge of nursing skills and simulation practices.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with faculty and students, both orally and in writing.
- Proficiency with technology, including PC and/or Mac platforms, Microsoft Office, and the ability to quickly learn new software and instructional technologies.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures, including the handling and disposal of hazardous wastes.
- Ability to serve as a clinical instructor in various clinical settings.
- Proficiency in simulation software, equipment operation, and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with adult learning principles, simulation pedagogy, and regulatory guidelines.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and teams.
- Ability to evaluate, improve, and stay current with simulation activities and best practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five (5) years or more experience as a RN.
- Knowledge of ATI resources.
- Nursing Education courses specifically in evaluation and assessment.
- Member (or willingness to become member) of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare Certification.
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE).
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS).
To Apply
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. To apply, e-mail a single PDF containing a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references.
Application materials should be sent to Danny B. Moore at Danny.Moore@bethanywv.edu.
Bethany College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 304-829-7131. For more information related to Bethany College’s Title IX Sexual Harassment policies and procedures, please visit the Bethany College website.
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