25-26 Full-time Temporary Faculty in School of Nursing - Coordinator of Simulation

Full-time Temporary Faculty in School of Nursing - Coordinator of Simulation

Department Overview [ Department website ]

Position Summary

• The department is seeking a qualified candidate to provide leadership, management, and coordination of simulation-based education within the School of Nursing (SON). The coordinator works under the supervision of the department chair and in collaboration with faculty to lead the integration, evaluation, and innovation of simulation across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral curricula to enhance student competency, support faculty development, and advance scholarly contributions to the field.
  
  The position plays a pivotal role in positioning the SON for national recognition, including progression toward Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) accreditation, while cultivating a sustainable and collaborative simulation culture across the SON
  

Coordinator Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and coordination of simulation-based learning experiences across all SON programs, including undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and specialty tracks.
• Serve as the faculty lead and expert resource in simulation pedagogy, ensuring simulation design and delivery align with national standards and evidence-based best practices.
• Collaborate with course faculty to design, implement, and evaluate high-quality simulation experiences (low, medium, and high fidelity) that support course objectives and student competency development.
• Chair the SON Simulation Committee, reporting key updates and outcomes at school-wide faculty meetings.
• Facilitate the training, mentoring, and competency validation of faculty to expand simulation facilitation capacity across the SON.
• Partner with faculty to initiate and support research, scholarship, and quality improvement projects related to simulation-based education.
• Work with the SON chair to develop and manage simulation-related budgets, resources, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison to other CSU campus simulation programs and participate in university-wide and system-wide simulation committees and initiatives.
• Represent Fresno State and the SON in regional and national simulation networks and organizations to promote the visibility and excellence of simulation activities.
• Support continuous quality improvement and readiness for simulation accreditation through documentation, program assessment, and outcomes tracking.

Conditional Appointment

Please be advised that an appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions in the collective bargaining agreement between California State University and California Faculty Association. These provisions state the “Order of Work,” or the order in which available courses must be assigned to faculty, starting with tenure-line faculty and ending with new lecturer appointees.

Appointees will be required to demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States (Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for Temporary Faculty positions).

Compensation -

Salary placement will be commensurate with qualifications and experience within the appropriate salary range. The salary ranges are established by the CSU Salary Schedule (Class Code = 2359). Beginning salaries are usually at or near the minimum of the range. Actual monthly salary will be adjusted based on the number of WTUs assigned per an academic term.

The salary range for the Simulation Coordinator:

• Lecturer A-12-mo: with a Master's Degree is $6,288 - $6,825 a month with full-time (15-WTUs).
• Lecturer B-12-mo: with Terminal Degree is $7,127 -$8,593 a month with full-time (15-WTUs)

Anticipated Semester

This is a full-time, temporary 12-month position, as a Lecturer in School of Nursing starting January 5, 2026 - August 31, 2026. Upon successful completion of evaluation during this period, this temporary faculty position may extend to include the entire Academic Year 2026-2027.

Required Qualifications:

Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent.):

• Current California Registered Nurse License
• Master of Science in nursing or related fields.
• National certification (i.e. Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator) expected within three years after hire.

Experience:
Demonstrated commitment to excellence built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
Demonstrated experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating simulation activities, curriculum, and/or programs.
Experience leading or contributing to faculty development, research, and/or accreditation initiatives related to simulation.

Preferred Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in nursing or related field. Management experience in an educational setting.
Application Procedures:

A review of applications may begin as early as September 30, 2025 for a Spring 2026 assignment.

• The projected deadline is November 30, 2025 to be fully considered for Spring 2026 hiring.
• The projected Job Announcement will remain opened until filled.

Complete an online application at https://careers.fresnostate.edu, search for the appropriate Job Announcement, Create an Applicant Profile, or Login if you have already have an Applicant Profile, and attach the following materials:
Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience, and list of courses you are interested and qualified in teaching,
Curriculum vitae,
Names and contact information of at least three professional references are a part of the online application. Do not submit or attach letters. If considered for hire, the committee will request current letters of recommendation.
Copies of unofficial transcripts from all relevant educational programs.

For inquiries contact Dr. Kathleen Rindhal, Chair, E-mail krindahl@csufresno.state.edu

The position advertised will remain open until filled. Interviews may follow. Qualified applicants not hired at this time will remain in this pool for future consideration.

About the Campus

California State University, Fresno, is a forward-looking and diverse institution located in California’s Central Valley, known for its agriculture, reasonable housing costs, cultural diversity, and proximity to Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada.

The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley, a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures. We are grateful to be in the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples, whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land.

The campus is ranked 36th in the nation by Washington Monthly’s 2022 National University Rankings , and ranked 25th in the nation in MONEY Magazines 50 Best Public Colleges . The campus is classified as an R2 “Doctoral Universities - High research activities” university per Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education .

Fresno State’s Principles of Community

These Principles were developed collaboratively by faculty, staff, and administrators. They exemplify what we aspire to be. Find out more about our Principles of Community here .

California State University, Fresno is an engaged University. We focus on broadening students’ intellectual horizons, fostering lifelong learning skills, developing the leaders of tomorrow, promoting community involvement, and instilling an appreciation of world cultures. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. Members of the University community are expected to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment.

Our Students

California State University, Fresno is committed to serving our students with a focus on inclusion. Fresno State has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Other Campus Information

In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Fresno has made crime-reporting statistics available to applicants, students, and employees online at https://adminfinance.fresnostate.edu/clery/index.html . Print copies are available by request from the Campus Police Department.

A background check (including criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily for this position. An offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment may be terminated based upon the results of the background investigation.

The person holding this position is considered a "limited reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

California State University, Fresno is a tobacco-free, smoke-free, and vapor-free campus. For more information, please click http://fresnostate.edu/adminserv/smokefree/index.html

California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Questions regarding COVID19 may be sent to hr@csufresno.edu . The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ .

Out of State Employment

Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04), all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 1, 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is in-person.

Advertised: Sep 17 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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