University of Oklahoma Health Campus, College of Nursing - Executive Director Experiential Learning

University of Oklahoma Health Campus (OUHC) – Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing – Executive Director of Experiential Learning

Academic Career & Executive Search is pleased to assist the University of Oklahoma Health Campus, Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing, in its search for an Executive Director of Experiential Learning. For full consideration, please apply by January 12, 2026.

Join one of the nation’s premier academic health centers and shape the future of nursing education across a growing, multi‑campus system. As Executive Director of Experiential Learning, you will lead simulation and experiential learning initiatives spanning five (soon to be six) learning sites, collaborate across health disciplines, and bring executive‑level perspective and hands‑on simulation expertise to elevate excellence in teaching, learning, and innovation.

• Teaching / Learning
  • Oversee experiential learning for both undergraduate and graduate programs at all College of Nursing sites.
  • Collaborate with Assistant Deans and faculty to develop educational innovations in clinical simulation.
  • Support and guide clinical education faculty; anticipate and request additional faculty hires as needed to support simulation processes.
• Student Support
  • Collaborate with Department Chairs, Academic Affairs, and Student Affairs to ensure an excellent student experience that prepares graduates to succeed in meeting their life and career goals.
• Operations
  • Develop and manage the budget for experiential learning in collaboration with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and the Associate Dean of Finance and Administration.
  • Ensure financial accountability for operating budget and capital purchases for clinical simulation enterprise.
  • Oversee simulation operations on all learning sites, including the development of new sites.
  • Analyze and report relevant data to the College Dean, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, and standing committees as needed.
  • Participate in ongoing evaluation and improvement of the simulation program.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant safety, regulatory, and accreditation standards, including maintaining documentation and records as required.
  • Oversee the development and delivery of ongoing professional development related to simulation and experiential learning.
• University, Campus, and Community Relations
  • Demonstrate effective, collaborative, and civil communication patterns with students, stakeholders, faculty, and staff.
  • Lead simulation‑based research to demonstrate the impact of simulation on practice and patient outcomes.

• Strong commitment to integrating the clinical mission in the academy.
• Proven ability to provide leadership in a complex environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in building strong working relationships with a collaborative style.
• Enjoy interacting with people and can easily connect with faculty and staff across disciplines and with external community partners.
• Experience creating a welcoming environment for faculty, staff, and students as a faculty member.
• Evidence of successful collaborations with community partners and faculty teams; effective communication skills; knowledge of nursing academic curricula and programs; ability to plan and conduct effective meetings.
• Engaging and persuasive with strong teamwork skills; politically astute, diplomatic, and able to manage by influence.
• Flexible and capable of responding to multiple demands in a time‑sensitive manner.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment in all matters related to academic affairs.
• Proficient with MS Office applications, learning management software, and technology used in teaching, research, and practice.

• Graduate degree in Nursing and a Terminal Degree in Nursing, Health, Science, or Social Science related field.
• Eligible for or hold a current registered nurse license for the State of Oklahoma.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical practice experience for licensed applicants.
• Faculty teaching in advanced practice programs (NP, CNS, or CRNA) must hold appropriate specialty certification and have a minimum of one (1) year of advanced practice registered…