Executive Director Simulation Education

UNT Health Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UNT Health Fort Worth seeks an Executive Director of Simulation Education to provide enterprise-level leadership for simulation-based education across UNT Health. The role sets vision, governance, and oversight for simulation, ensuring compliant and scalable use of resources to drive innovation and workforce development.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a health profession or related field with 5+ years in simulation education, plus strong strategic planning and leadership capabilities

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

Sub Division-Department: HSC-Office of the Provost

Department: HSC-Simulation Center-300550

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The Simulation Center, under the Office of the Provost, is committed to advancing academic excellence through innovative simulation-based education, interprofessional collaboration, and experiential learning at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. The Center includes a staff of 10, supporting simulation programming and activities across multiple simulation facilities at UNT Health and soon-to-launch in UNT Dallas campus. The Simulation Center supports UNT Health academic colleges and institutional initiatives across the UNT System through high-quality simulation experiences that promote educational excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

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. This 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, 8:00am-5:00pm

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

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.