Human Simulation Educator

Human Simulation Educator

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Work type: FT
Location: West Des Moines
Categories: Staff

The Human Simulation (HS) Educator plays a central role in advancing experiential learning within the HS Lab, supporting the design, coordination, and execution of simulation-based educational activities that enhance student assessment and performance. This position partners closely with course directors to develop and refine testing and evaluation materials, ensuring alignment with curricular goals and best practices in simulation education. In addition, the HS Educator is responsible for the recruitment, training, and ongoing development of Simulated Patients (SPs), fostering consistency and quality across all encounters through structured preparation, performance monitoring, and constructive feedback.

This role also provides leadership in the planning and facilitation of testing events, practicums, and related activities while supporting the HS Lab Manager in building and maintaining a skilled and reliable SP workforce.

• Collaborate with faculty and simulation leadership to design, develop, and prepare SP-based simulation scenarios aligned with course goals and learning objectives.
• Lead and coordinate logistical planning and execution of simulation events, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to departmental standards.
• Train, schedule, and manage Simulated Patients (SPs), including onboarding, case preparation, and performance coaching.
• Conduct quality assurance of SP performance, provide constructive feedback, and support continuous improvement of simulation delivery and learner assessment.
• Provide technical and operational support for simulation activities, including software management, troubleshooting, documentation, and participation in departmental projects and training activities.

• Associate's degree required;
  Bachelor’s or Master’s preferred in education, communication, arts, theater, simulation, or health sciences.
• Minimum of two years related work experience (training, patient care, medical simulation, education, or standardized/simulated patients).
• Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.
• Experience with SPs and an understanding of clinical interviewing and physical exams preferred.
• Experience with medical simulation moulage and acting preferred.
• Experience with Learning space is a plus.
• Professional certifications and/or licenses such as CMA, LPN, RN, EMS, EMT, CHSE, CHSOS, CHSE-A, or CHSOS-A are a plus.
• Willingness to flex time for occasional morning, evening, or work-from-home as needed.

DMU offers competitive salaries. Starting salary is anticipated within the low to mid-$60,000 range. Final offer will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualified faculty and staff receive generous employer contributions toward the medical plan, a 10% retirement match, flexible work arrangements, community service time, tuition assistance, professional development funding, and access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a balanced lifestyle.

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information and other characteristics protected by law (“protected class”). Members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

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