Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Program Director, Grace Center Operations

Description

Arizona State University, Edson College of Nursing & Health Innovation, seeks a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure-track, 12-month faculty member at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor with an administrative appointment as Assistant Program Director, Grace Center Operations.  Under the administrative direction of the Program Director of Grace Center Operations, the Assistant Program Director of Grace Center Operations plays a key leadership role in managing and advancing simulation-based and experiential education within the Grace Center. This position collaborates with the Program Director and faculty to provide strategic oversight for the daily operations of the simulation and laboratory center, ensuring high-quality experiential learning opportunities for students and supporting the development and implementation of innovative simulation-based and experiential educational programs.

 

This is an in-person position based primarily on ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus. Regular on-site presence is required, and remote work is not available.

 

Essential Functions

Operational Leadership

• Provide strategic oversight for the day-to-day operations of the Grace Center, ensuring the efficient delivery of simulation, laboratory, and experiential learning activities and maintaining a high standard of educational outcomes.
• Oversee and collaborate with the Program Director, Grace Center and Simulation Operations on scheduling and use of simulation labs, equipment, and resources.
• Provide oversight of the proper maintenance, functionality, and calibration of experiential, laboratory, and simulation equipment, including that used in clinical settings.
• Assist with operational coordination of simulation and laboratory personnel deployed to multiple sites, including the Edson mobile simulation trailer serving rural regions of Arizona.
• Provide operational leadership for Grace Center activities across the Mercado complex, the Health Futures Center (HFC), and mobile simulation environments.
• Works with the leader of Grace Center Information Technology to implement technology and program maintenance of experiential learning sites.

 

Budget, Resource & Vendor Management

• Assist the Program Director, Grace Center Operations to develop, manage, and monitor the Grace Center operational budget in collaboration with College leadership and Business Services.
• Assist with procurement, contract management, and vendor relationships for simulation technology, equipment, services, and mobile simulation resources.
• Collaborate with the Program Director, Grace Center Operations on procurement, inventory, and distribution planning for consumable learning supplies, including prelicensure skills bag materials.
• Work with the Program Director, Grace Center Operations to implement full deployment of Elevate.

 

Program Development and Innovation

• Stay current on emerging trends in simulation-based and experiential education and incorporate best practices and innovative technologies to enhance experiential learning.

 

Training and Developments

• Participates in training and development of new technologies.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to simulation staff.
• Collaborates on the hiring of simulation staff.
• Fosters a collaborative and innovative learning environment.
• Collaborate with the Director, Grace Center and Simulation Operations on the professional development of simulation personnel through continued education and engagement in relevant industry conferences and certifications.

 

Quality Assurance and Assessment

•  Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to monitor the effectiveness of simulation and experiential learning experiences, using data to inform improvements.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements related to simulation-based, laboratory, and experiential learning environments, maintaining adherence to educational and professional standards.
• Assist with the preparation of operational documentation and contribute to accreditation reviews, audits, and site visits.

 

Collaboration

• Serve on the team between Edson Simulation and other departments, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance learning experiences.
• Liaise with external partners, including healthcare organizations and simulation technology vendors, to maintain and expand partnerships.
• Represent the simulation center in institutional committees and meetings, contributing to the strategic direction and continuous