INTERNAL ANNOUNCEMENT - Applicants must be a current, active Pikes Peak State College employee within the 2025-2026 academic year, any capacity.
The Behavioral Health and Nursing Simulation Coordinator/Faculty will provide leadership and oversight of the Nursing Simulation process. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to oversight of the daily simulation operations ensuring they are fully equipped, safe, and aligned with accreditation and program standards. This position will collaborate with faculty to develop, schedule and execute nursing simulation that utilizes evidence-based methodologies and collaboratively meeting with various community stakeholders in order to fulfill the mission of the nursing program and the college. This position will participate in other related functions to support the Nursing department.
This is a Perkins Grant funded assignment.
Multi-year grants are funded based on the fiscal years for the full grant period. However, there is no guarantee that funding is available year after year from the awarding agencies. Employment with the college after each grant-funded period is not assured.
Grant-funded positions cannot guarantee a payout of leave benefits. Grant-funded employees are encouraged to work with their supervisor to schedule and utilize annual leave benefits during each grant fiscal year.
Grant funded positions may be eligible for annual increases contingent upon awarded yearly grant budgets and a satisfactory performance evaluation.
Reports to: Director of Nursing Education Practices
Anticipated start date is February 2026. The required teaching schedule is February to May. The required pay schedule is February to August; base salary $30,279 gross.
Beginning fall semester 2026 and ongoing: The required teaching schedule is August to May. The required pay schedule is September to August; base salary $75,021 gross.
Minimum Qualifications
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Completed Master of Science in Nursing.
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Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) Certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
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Two years of recent (within the last five years) non-teaching work experience in a clinical RN position.
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Teaching experience in a college nursing program or clinical education environment.
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State of Colorado RN License in good standing or ability to obtain upon offer of employment.
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Possess a Colorado Vocational Credential in Health Occupations or the ability to obtain.
Professional level experience is defined by the Colorado Division of Human Resources: A position that involves the exercise of discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, or sharing an organized body of knowledge. Colorado revised statute (C.R.S. 24-50-135(1) allows colleges to exempt positions from the State Personnel Classified System that are determined to be professional level work.
Preferred Qualifications
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Doctoral Degree in Healthcare or Education related field.
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Three or more years of clinical experience.
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Three or more years of operational experience with simulation services, technologies, and applications.
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Experience using B-line Medical SimCapture.
For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on February 6, 2026.
Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment. All work must be performed in the State of Colorado.
INTERNAL ANNOUNCEMENT - Applicants must be a current, active Pikes Peak State College employee within the 2025-2026 academic year, any capacity.
Application Instructions: Application must be submitted online. Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration. A complete application will include:
- Cover letter - Address the minimum and preferred qualifications in the order listed on the job announcement.
- Resume - Reflect experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Unofficial Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred. Official transcripts are required if hired for the position.
- Professional References - Provide names and contact information for three recent professional references who can address your expertise and background for this position.
This position may be eligible for a variety of employee benefits. Pikes Peak State College participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates.
Note: Prior submission of application materials will not be considered.
Essential Functions
SIM Instructional Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the nursing clinical coordinator to develop and maintain a student rotation schedule for high-impact simulated learning in lieu of hospital and/or long-term care clinical hours.
- Design, develop, implement and evaluate new scenarios and educational initiatives in collaboration with course faculty and content experts.
- Validate existing courses, scenarios, and initiatives to ensure effectiveness of educational programs.
- Develop strategies to enhance programs and services, utilize available resources and acquiring additional tools to create a realistic learning environment.
- Develop, maintain and analyze instructor and student simulation evaluation tools to measure learning outcomes.
- Collect instructor and student feedback following simulation experiences to analyze the impact of simulation on the learning process.
- Identify opportunities for improvement, innovation, implementation and integration of patient simulation technology into existing healthcare curricula.
- Conduct in-services for nursing faculty on simulation pedagogy and technology use.
Faculty/Student Interaction
- Demonstrates a commitment to teaching.
- Uses appropriate and various teaching strategies.
- Uses flexible approaches in teaching for learning.
- Acknowledges differences in learning styles and motivation.
- Encourages students to achieve goals.
- Relates coursework to real life experiences.
- Maintains a positive and empathetic attitude towards students.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Develop policies, procedures, and practice standards relevant to nursing simulation-based education.
- Provide the leadership required to ensure that simulation programs meet standards of quality assurance for breadth and depth of education, and user expectations.
General Duties, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Ability to navigate differences effectively and respectfully in the workplace.
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Advanced computer and technology skills.
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In addition to the specific duties and responsibilities included herein, Pikes Peak State College administrators are responsible for general duties and responsibilities listed in the Pikes Peak State College Policy Manual and the Pikes Peak State College Educational Procedures manual.
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Additional duties of similar nature as assigned.
As part of the State of Colorado, PPSC offers a competitive package for positions that are benefit eligible:
This job description reflects Pikes Peak State College’s best effort to describe the essential duties and qualifications of the job. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation.
EEO Statement: Pikes Peak State College is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act institution. We value diversity, strive for a more unified campus where all people are valued, treated fairly, and possess a sense of belonging. Pikes Peak State College encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.
