Simulation Educator; part time

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Job Description

Summary:

The Simulation Educator (SE) is under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of the Health Sciences Simulation Center. The Simulation Educators support simulation-based learning (SBL) and all other immersive learning modalities on the Oakland campus.

• Ensure best practices are being followed in the implementation of SBL.
• Serve as an accessible resource and support person for SMU faculty as they integrate SBL strategies into their curricula.
• Provide focused support to faculty from specific academic programs or entities external to SMU, as assigned.
• Facilitate implementation of simulation scenarios for learners, including debriefing.
• Effectively utilize TeamSTEPPS™ tools and strategies to enhance team performance and communication.
• Engage in community outreach service by participating in or leading educational sessions within the HSSC for community and youth groups.
• Implement established SBL Sessions.
• Observe SMU faculty leading a SBL activity to ensure current, evidence-based standards are met.
• Act as a mentor/coach to SMU faculty during a SBL activity to provide feedback and suggestions for improvement.
• Mentor faculty in effective debriefing practices that promote reflective learning.
• Collaborate with the Simulation Technology Specialist (STS) to assure the STS is aware of the necessary tech support, the SBL plan for the session, and the required setup.
• Utilize the Educational Management Solutions (EMS) AV and database management systems effectively.
• Design‑Develop‑Implement‑Evaluate new SBL Sessions.
• Act as an expert resource to faculty in simulation-based learning (SBL) design and delivery.
• Collaborate with SMU faculty to develop and implement SBL activities into their curricula.
• Use evidence‑based methods and SBL theories to design, implement, and evaluate simulation curricula including debriefing and assessment.
• Facilitate university‑wide interprofessional education (IPE) activities/initiatives with SMU faculty across programs.
• Collaborate with SMU faculty to develop and/or utilize existing assessment tools to evaluate learner competency.
• Be accountable for maintaining the library of scenarios used in programs under your designated oversight.
• Develop Simulation‑Based Learning Curricula.
• Demonstrate best practices as identified by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare in their curriculum for Certification in Healthcare Simulation Education.
• Attend continuous quality improvement activities such as reviewing curricular documents, performing critical reviews of learning objectives, facilitating brainstorming, and providing faculty development opportunities.

• Advocate for an innovative approach to all HSSC services and products.
• Consistently ask “How might we…?” to improve and reimagine services.
• Maintain awareness of current trends in teaching and learning focused on simulation and other immersive modalities.
• Complete critical analyses of academic and lay literature, vendor/marketing information for HSSC service/product decisions.
• Support the HSSC Research Agenda.
• Engage in scholarly work per SMU guidelines for scholarship, including IRB policies for human subjects research.
• Collaborate with HSSC team colleagues and SMU faculty in research efforts involving HSSC, ensuring ethical and legal considerations.
• Represent the HSSC through research dissemination at conferences and/or publication.
• Negotiate faculty workload hours for individual scholarly endeavors with the HSSC Executive Director.

• Bachelor's degree in a health profession, education or similar.
• 2+ years' experience in simulation-based teaching & learning.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate as a team member.
• Communicate and collaborate in a positive, professional manner with faculty, staff, learners, and stakeholders of the Health Sciences Simulation Center.
• Ability to adjust to frequent changes in priorities, project needs, and workflow.

• Master’s degree in a health profession, education, or simulation preferred.
• Registered Nurse License Preferred (within the last 5 years) OR Compact License.
• 1+ years of experience with computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to simulator functions.

Regular

United States of America (Exempt)

Part time

$49k to $57.5k

Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions on job advertisements in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant skills.