Executive Director Simulation Education

University of North Texas; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package available

Job summary

The University of North Texas seeks an Executive Director of Simulation Education to provide enterprise-level leadership for simulation-based education across UNT Health. The role includes setting vision, ensuring compliance, and advancing innovation aligned with academic missions.

Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree and relevant leadership experience in health education. Responsibilities include leading strategic planning and managing partnerships to enhance simulation resources.

This position offers a structured work environment with a focus on collaborative excellence.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in simulation-based education.
• Certification in simulation (e.g., CHSE, CHSOS) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for simulation education across UNT Health.
• Lead governance, compliance, and institutional risk management.
• Advance innovation and academic excellence in simulation education.

Skills

Expertise in simulation-based education

Experience using data for leadership decisions

Knowledge of academic governance

Financial management knowledge

Skill in strategic planning

Effective communication skills

Education

Master's degree in health profession or related field

Job description

Title

Executive Director Simulation Education

Employee Classification

Exec Dir Simulation Education

Campus

University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division

HSC-Provost & Exec VP

Department

HSC-Simulation Center-300550

Job Location

Fort Worth

Salary

Commensurate with experience

FTE

1.0

Retirement Eligibility

ORP Eligible

Position Overview

The Executive Director of Simulation Education provides enterprise‑level leadership for simulation‑based education across UNT Health, ensuring strategic alignment with the institution’s academic mission, accreditation requirements, and national best practices. The position sets vision, governance, and oversight for simulation education, ensuring consistent, compliant, and scalable use of simulation resources across programs advancing innovation, workforce development and strategic partnerships.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree (or higher) in a health profession, education, or closely related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in simulation‑based education, academic health sciences or a closely related field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Expertise in simulation-based education, including curriculum integration and assessment.
• Experience using data and assessment to inform leadership decisions.
• Knowledge of academic administration, governance structures, and accreditation standards.
• Knowledge of financial management principles, including budgeting and resource stewardship.
• Knowledge of simulation-based education principles, practices, and emerging technologies.
• Skill in strategic planning and execution aligned with institutional priorities.
• Skill in leadership and supervision of professional staff across multiple units.
• Skill in analyzing, preparing, and presenting reports and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Ability to analyze complex organizational, operational, and risk-related issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to build partnerships and influence institutional decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in simulation (e.g., CHSE, CHSOS, or equivalent).
• Clinical licensure in good standing.
• Five or more years of experience designing and leading health simulation education.
• Experience leading an interprofessional healthcare simulation program that serves multiple clinical/academic disciplines.
• Prior experience in large, complex academic health systems or multi-institution collaborations.

Job Duties

• Provide enterprise‑level strategic leadership for simulation education across UNT Health.
• Direct governance, compliance, and institutional risk management for all simulation activities.
• Lead strategic planning for simulation infrastructure and growth.
• Advise senior academic leadership through institutional assessment, reporting, and data-informed decision-making.
• Advance innovation and academic excellence in simulation-based education.
• Oversee multi-location operational and financial stewardship.
• Establish and lead workforce development and professional standards for simulation-based education.
• Cultivate internal and external partnerships and funding opportunities.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Benefits

Benefits information available upon request.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit—and takes actions to prevent—discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.