Simulation Instructor and Lab Coordinator

Position Summary The University of Detroit Mercy's Simulation Technology and Research (STAR) Center, located within the College of Health Professions, invites applications for a full-time staff position. This full-time position seeks a highly motivated educator to enhance students’ learning experience through hands‑on, simulated activities that promote consistent, positive outcomes.

The Simulation Instructor/Lab Coordinator conducts needs assessments, collaborates with faculty to recommend simulation experiences, and designs simulation experiences for students across multidisciplinary programs. This Instructor position is vital to the STAR Center’s mission of improving health and patient safety through simulation-based programs that maximize the abilities of individuals, teams, and systems. The role is ideal for individuals with medical knowledge and a technical interest who are keen to contribute to healthcare education through simulation.

The ideal candidate will work with an interprofessional teaching team comprising part‑time and full‑time faculty and other stakeholders, depending on the level of expertise required to meet the simulation’s learning outcomes.

Compensation is based on the role’s level and requirements and is determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Manages and evaluates the facilitation process of simulation experiences on Blackboard and in the STAR Center.
• Oversees scenario pre-learning, pre‑briefing, debriefing, student reflections, and learner evaluation data.
• Ensures simulation experiences align with didactic course objectives and program outcomes.
• Provides feedback to learners to promote reflective practice, clinical reasoning, and decision‑making skills.

• Collaborates with the simulation technician to develop instructional materials for the setup and use of task trainers, manikins, and other simulation equipment.
• Maintains awareness of scheduling, availability, and functionality of physical and technical resources for simulation activities.
• Supports safe and realistic learning environments that align with best practices in healthcare simulation.

• Collaborates with faculty to develop simulation scenarios that promote student learning, critical thinking, and clinical decision‑making aligned with course objectives.
• Uses evidence-based simulation models to design, implement, evaluate, and standardize faculty/staff development programs in simulation‑based teaching, debriefing, and assessment.
• Supports the integration of simulation into the nursing and interprofessional curricula, ensuring alignment with IPEC core competencies and program outcomes.

• Assists in the development and revision of policies, procedures, and documentation related to simulation operations, safety, and educational standards.
• Ensures simulation practices adhere to INACSL Standards of Best Practice:
  Simulation? and institutional policies.
• Recommends procedural improvements based on data trends, evaluations, and emerging best practices

• Assists the Director of Simulation and IPE with data collection, organization, and reporting required for simulation accreditation (e.g., SSH).
• Participates in the evaluation and continuous improvement of the simulation program, including scenario effectiveness, learner satisfaction, and institutional alignment.
• Contributes to research activities, quality improvement projects, and dissemination of simulation outcomes through presentations or scholarly publications.

• Maintains current knowledge of best practices, emerging technologies, and standards in simulation‑based education.
• Participates in STAR Center events such as open house, orientation, simulation week, and accepted student day.
• Leads tours and educational demonstrations for internal and external audiences to promote the STAR Center’s mission and community partnerships.