Nursing Laboratories/Simulation Director and Assistant Professor, Florida Gulf Coast University

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The Opportunity

Florida Gulf Coast University’s (FGCU) Marieb College of Health & Human Services (MCHHS) and the School of Nursing (SON) invite nominations, inquiries, and applications for the Nursing Laboratories/Simulation Director and Assistant Professor position. The Director will report directly to the Assistant Director of the School of Nursing. The Lab/Simulation Director will provide direction related to the technical skills, instruction, and evaluation to support laboratory and simulation activities for the School of Nursing.

 The Lab/Simulation Director will join MCHHS at an exciting time in the college’s history. Architectural planning has already commenced for the new academic building to foster the college's projected growth. Additionally, a renewed focus is on interprofessional education and utilizing emerging technology through a generous philanthropic gift.

The ideal candidate for this role will be deeply committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative environment. Coordinate and facilitate simulation and lab-based experiential learning activities and opportunities for students in the School of Nursing. Responsible for assisting faculty in creating, preparing, delivering, and evaluating high-quality laboratory and simulation experiences. Assist in developing simulation scenarios and facilitating simulation experiences. Work with the School of Nursing Administration and faculty to update all simulation-related experiences and curriculum. Teaching credits assigned will vary depending on lab/sim needs (typically six credits or less).

With more than 16,000 students, Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs, committed to innovative instruction delivery resulting in improved student learning, committed to effective use of technology, including distance learning, produce peer-reviewed scholarship, and provide service to the School, College, University, and Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region.

How to Apply

Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting Florida Gulf Coast University in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted.

Inquiries and nominations should be directed to Shelley Feather and/or Andriel Dees with Greenwood Asher & Associates at: FGCUNursingLab@greenwoodsearch.com.

Application materials should include:

• A letter of interest that clearly states the applicant’s qualifications for the position
• A current résumé/curriculum vitae

Submission of application materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. The search will be conducted with a commitment of confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. For best consideration, applications and nominations should be provided by October 27, 2025.

Contact Greenwood Asher & Associates:

Shelley Feather

Senior Executive Search Consultant
shelleyfeather@greenwoodsearch.com

Andriel Dees

Vice President of Executive Search
andrieldees@greenwoodsearch.com