Instructional Support Technician (10 months) - Nursing

Location: Farmingdale, NY Category: Professional Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Fri Sep 4 2026 Job Description:

The Instructional Support Technician provides operational and technical support for nursing skills laboratories and simulation activities. Working collaboratively with nursing faculty, this position assists with the preparation, operation, and maintenance of simulation equipment, laboratory supplies, and learning environments to support the effective delivery of clinical education experiences.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assists nursing students during open skills laboratory practice.

• Sets up and breaks down skills laboratory and simulation equipment for classes and practice sessions.

• Prepares and organizes supplies for nursing skills laboratory classes.

• Operates simulation equipment during simulation laboratory sessions and Clinical Days on Campus.

• Provides technical support to faculty and students during simulation, skills laboratory, and other related activities.

• Assists with inventorying and maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment.

• Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in moulage techniques to create realistic representations of injuries, illnesses, and disease processes for simulation activities.

This position requires flexibility, with availability to work evening hours, as needed to meet operational requirements and the ability to lift and transport materials and equipment.

The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:

• Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.

• Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.

• Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree.

• Current RN license.

• Experience in a healthcare, nursing, simulation, laboratory, or educational setting.

• Knowledge of clinical skills, medical equipment, and healthcare procedures.

• Proficiency with computer applications and instructional technology.

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.

• Ability to set up, operate, move, and maintain simulation equipment and laboratory supplies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience supporting nursing education, skills laboratories, or healthcare simulation programs.

• Experience operating high-fidelity simulation equipment and audiovisual technology.

• Demonstrated expertise in moulage and simulation scenario preparation.

• Knowledge of simulation best practices and healthcare simulation standards.

• Experience managing laboratory inventory, equipment maintenance, and supply procurement.

Additional Information:

This is a 10-month UUP position.

• For the first 10 working days, beginning Friday, September 4, 2026, and ending Thursday, September 17, 2026, applications will be limited to UUP Farmingdale.

• CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Open Until Filled

• SALARY: $50,000 + $4,000 in downstate location pay = $54,000 Total Compensation.

The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.

Click here for New York State Benefits Summary (https://www.suny.edu/benefits/benefit-summaries/benefits-at-a-glance---uup-full-time/)

Visit our Why Work at FSC (https://www.farmingdale.edu/human-resources/why-work-at-farmingdale.shtml) page to learn more about FSC and the total rewards we offer.

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

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Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.