Flexible Scheduling Medical Simulation Actor

University of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Hampshire seeks a Standardized Patient Actor to support health sciences education in Durham. You will portray patients, families, or other roles, delivering consistent cues to help learners practice clinical and communication skills in a safe learning environment.

Training and collaboration with simulation faculty are required. The role offers hourly compensation and occasional evenings or weekends as scheduling permits.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to portray a wide range of emotions, behaviors, and physical presentations.
• Capacity to accept coaching and incorporate feedback.
• Reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.
• Comfort working with diverse learners, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to maintain role boundaries and confidentiality.
• Basic comfort with simulation environments and audiovisual recording (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Portray patients, caregivers, or other assigned roles in accordance with case scripts, learning objectives, and performance standards.
• Deliver consistent verbal, nonverbal, emotional, and physical cues across repeated learner encounters.
• Adapt performance in real time while maintaining case fidelity and educational intent.
• Participate in simulation activities that may include clinical skills practice, communication scenarios, interprofessional education, and assessment exercises.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Emotional range portrayal

Coaching receptiveness

Reliability & punctuality

Diversity & inclusion

AV equipment familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The University of New Hampshire seeks a Standardized Patient Actor to support health sciences education in Durham. You will portray patients, families, or other roles, delivering consistent cues to help learners practice clinical and communication skills in a safe learning environment.

Training and collaboration with simulation faculty are required. The role offers hourly compensation and occasional evenings or weekends as scheduling permits.