Director of Experiential Education

NCOM – Director of Experiential Education

Niazee College of Osteopathic Medicine (NCOM), a private, independent, not-for-profit institution in Schaumburg, IL, seeks an innovative physician to serve as Director of Experiential Education
, Simulation, and Standardized Patient Experiences. This full-time faculty role leads simulation-based pre-clinical and clinical education, including OPP/OMT, foundational sciences, standardized patient encounters, POCUS, and OSCEs, while overseeing personnel, budgets, operations, partnerships, and accreditation requirements.

The Director collaborates with faculty, students, residents/fellows, Course Directors, Department Chairs, Section Chiefs, and Academic Deans to align experiential learning with curriculum goals, clinical needs, research priorities, and student outcomes.

We recognize that our people drive our mission forward, and we invest in your success through meaningful rewards and support. Our comprehensive best-in-class benefit offerings include:

• Comprehensive health coverage:
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Financial protection:
  Life and disability insurance options, including voluntary employee-paid STD, LTD, and AD&D plans
• Flexible financial tools:
  Flexible spending accounts to support healthcare and dependent care needs
• Well-being and balance:
  Generous paid time off, sick leave, employee assistance program (EAP), wellness resources, caregiver support, commuter benefits, adoption assistance, and health support programs

Beyond benefits, NCOM fosters an inclusive, collaborative academic environment where innovation, community impact, and professional growth are at the forefront. You’ll be part of a founding team shaping the future of osteopathic medical education, where your voice, expertise, and leadership directly influence institutional growth and student success.

• MD or DO degree with clinical training, active board certification (ABMS/AOA), and eligibility for medical licensure in Illinois.
• Significant experience in medical education, simulation-based learning, standardized patient programs, and/or POCUS education.
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical POCUS instruction and integration of experiential learning into medical education curricula.
• Proven ability to design, implement, assess, and improve simulation-based and experiential education programs.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience supervising personnel and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of medical school, GME, hospital education structures, and accreditation standards, including COCA and ACGME requirements.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex projects, resources, and competing priorities.

• Provides strategic oversight and leadership for simulation, POCUS, OSCE, and standardized patient programs to advance institutional educational goals and accreditation standards.
• Leads curriculum innovation and program development by designing, implementing, and evaluating high-quality experiential learning experiences in collaboration with faculty and academic leadership.
• Manages operational and financial resources for experiential education programs, including budgets, facilities, equipment, scheduling, and long-term growth planning.
• Builds and leads high-performing teams through recruitment, supervision, mentorship, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Ensures program excellence and institutional alignment through quality assurance, assessment effectiveness, accreditation readiness, and strong internal and external partnerships.

Application materials should include a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment.