Simulation Educator
Job in
San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, 94199, USA
Listed on 2026-07-16
Listing for:
Samuel-Merritt-University
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-16
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Medical Education, Academic, University Professor, Health Science
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
Summary:
The Simulation Educator (SE) is under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of the Health Sciences Simulation Center. Simulation Educators support simulation-based learning (SBL) and all other immersive learning modalities on the San Mateo campus.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Simulation Educator’s primary responsibilities are to 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.
All HSSC team members are expected to 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.
I. Education Responsibilities
1. 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) in the implementation of the simulation to assure the STS is aware of the necessary tech support, the SBL plan for the session, and the required setup for the session.
Utilize the Educational Management Solutions (EMS) AV and database management systems effectively.
2. 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/ 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.
Collaborate with the Simulation Technology Specialist (STS) in the implementation of the simulation to assure the STS is aware of the necessary tech support, the SBL plan for the session, and the required setup for the accountable for maintaining the library of scenarios used in programs under your designated oversight (e.g., pre-licensure nursing, graduate nursing programs. PT, etc.)3. Develop Simulation-Based Learning Curricula Act as an expert resource to faculty in SBL design and delivery, emphasizing thoughtful, cohesive, longitudinal integration of SBL throughout an academic program’s entire curriculum.
Collaborate with SMU faculty to develop and implement SBL activities into their curricula.
Demonstrate best practices as identified by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare in their curriculum for Certification in Healthcare Simulation Education.
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.
Facilitate university-wide interprofessional education (IPE) activities/initiatives with SMU faculty across programs.
4. Assess & Evaluate Simulation Based Learning Use evidence-based methods and theoretical frameworks relevant to SBL to design, implement, and evaluate simulation curricula.
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.
Collaborate with SMU faculty to develop and/or utilize existing assessment tools to evaluate learner competency.
Actively engage in continuous quality improvement of HSSC services by:o Meeting with faculty on a periodic basis to review all curricular documents of SBL activities currently implementedo Performing routine critical reviews with faculty of all SBL session learning objectives, confirming that they are relevant and in alignment with course learning outcomes, program learning outcomes, and Institutional learning outcomeso Facilitating active, creative brainstorming with faculty groups around other SBL activities/scenarios to consider integrating into curricula
5. Provide faculty development opportunities
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.
Demonstrate best practices as identified by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare in their curriculum for Certification in…
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