Human Simulation Educator

Current Job Openings – Des Moines University; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer contribution towards the medical plan

10% retirement match

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition assistance

Access to wellness facilities

Job summary

Des Moines University is seeking a Human Simulation Educator to advance experiential learning within the HS Lab. This role involves designing simulation-based educational activities and training Simulated Patients (SPs) to support student assessment.

Applicants should possess relevant educational qualifications and at least two years of related work experience in patient care or medical simulation. Preferred candidates will have knowledge of clinical interviewing and possess professional certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years related work experience in training, patient care, or medical simulation.
• Experience with simulated patients and clinical interviewing preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CMA, LPN, RN, or CHSE are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty to design and implement simulation scenarios.
• Manage and train Simulated Patients effectively.
• Conduct quality assurance and provide feedback.

Skills

Training and education

Medical terminology

Simulation proficiency

Education

Associate's degree or higher in relevant fields

Tools

Learningspace

Job description

The Human Simulation (HS) Educator plays a central role in advancing experiential learning within the HS Lab, supporting the design, coordination, and execution of simulation-based educational activities that enhance student assessment and performance. This position partners closely with course directors to develop and refine testing and evaluation materials, ensuring alignment with curricular goals and best practices in simulation education. In addition, the HS Educator is responsible for the recruitment, training, and ongoing development of Simulated Patients (SPs), fostering consistency and quality across all encounters through structured preparation, performance monitoring, and constructive feedback. This role also provides leadership in the planning and facilitation of testing events, practicums, and related activities, while supporting the HS Lab Manager in building and maintaining a skilled and reliable SP workforce.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with faculty and simulation leadership to design, develop, and prepare SP-based simulation scenarios aligned with course goals and learning objectives
• Lead and coordinate logistical planning and execution of simulation events, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to departmental standards
• Train, schedule, and manage Simulated Patients (SPs), including onboarding, case preparation, and performance coaching
• Conduct quality assurance of SP performance, provide constructive feedback, and support continuous improvement of simulation delivery and learner assessment
• Provide technical and operational support for simulation activities, including software management, troubleshooting, documentation, and participation in departmental projects and training activities

What we are looking for:

• Associate's degree required, Bachelor's or Master's preferred in education, communication, arts, theater, simulation, or health sciences.
• Minimum of two years related work experience (i.e., training, patient care, medical simulation, education, or standardized/simulated patients, etc) required.
• Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology required.
• Experience with SPs and an understanding of clinical interviewing and physical exams preferred.
• Experience with medical simulation moulage and acting is preferred.
• Experience with Learningspace is a plus.
• Professional certifications and/or licenses including but not limited to CMA, LPN, RN, EMS, EMT, CHSE, CHSOS, CHSE-A, COTA, PTA or CHSOS-A is a plus.
• Willingness to flex time for occasional morning, evening, and/or work from home as needed.

Total Rewards:

DMU offers competitive salaries. For this position, we anticipate a starting salary within the range of low to mid-$60,000’s. However, the final offered salary will be commiserate with the qualifications and experiences of the selected candidate.

Our employees are what make DMU special, so we treat them well! Our Total Rewards reflect this commitment. Qualified faculty and staff enjoy a generous employer contribution towards the medical plan, 10% retirement match, flexible work arrangements, community service time, tuition assistance, professional development funding, and access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a well-balanced lifestyle. Visit www.dmu.edu/employment to learn more about our benefits.

DMU is proud to offer employees generous benefits and perks, paid time off, free use of wellness facilities, and a host of employee engagement and recognition programs throughout the year.