Simulation Educator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 97,200 - 118,800; Full time

Job summary

Samuel Merritt University seeks a Simulation Educator to support simulation-based learning (SBL) and immersive modalities on the Oakland campus. The role reports to the Director of the Health Sciences Simulation Center and focuses on implementing best practices in SBL, mentoring SMU faculty, and advancing curricula with simulation-based activities.

You will collaborate with the Simulation Technology Specialist and faculty to design, deliver, and evaluate SBL sessions, including debriefing,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a health profession, education, or simulation.
• Registered Nurse.
• Prefer 2–3 years of experience in simulation-based teaching & learning.
• Ability to collaborate as a team member.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work with faculty, staff, learners, and stakeholders in a dynamic center.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software applications related to simulators.

Responsibilities

• Implement established SBL sessions with observed faculty leadership to ensure current standards are met.
• Mentor faculty during SBL activities and provide feedback for improvement.
• Design, develop, implement, and evaluate new SBL sessions and curricula.
• Collaborate with SMU faculty across programs to integrate SBL activities into curricula.
• Assess and evaluate learner outcomes using existing tools and frameworks.
• Provide faculty development opportunities and promote interprofessional education (IPE).
• Maintain a library of simulation scenarios for designated programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Adaptability

Education

Master’s degree in health, education, or simulation

Registered Nurse

Tools

TeamSTEPPS™ tools

EMS AV and database systems

Job description

Description:

Job Description Summary:TheSimulation Educator (SE) is under the direct supervision of theDirector of the Health Sciences Simulation Center. SimulationEducators support simulation-based learning (SBL) and all otherimmersive learning modalities on the Oakland campus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Simulation Educator’s primary responsibilities areto

• Ensure best practices are being followed in the implementation ofSBL.
• Serve as an accessible resource and support person for SMUfaculty as they integrate SBL strategies into theircurricula.
• Provide focused support to faculty from specific academicprograms or entities external to SMU, as assigned.
• Facilitate implementation of simulation scenarios for learners,including debriefing.

All HSSC team members are expected to

• Effectively utilize TeamSTEPPS ™ tools and strategies to enhanceteam performance and communication.
• Engage in community outreach service by participating in orleading educational sessions within the HSSC for community andyouth groups.

I. Education Responsibilities

1. Implement established SBL Sessions
   • Observe SMU faculty leading a SBL activity to ensure current,evidence-based standards are met.
   • Act as a mentor/coach to SMU faculty during a SBL activity toprovide feedback and suggestions for improvement.
   • Mentor faculty in effective debriefing practices that promotereflective learning.
   • Collaborate with the Simulation Technology Specialist (STS) inthe implementation of the simulation to assure the STS is aware ofthe necessary tech support, the SBL plan for the session, and therequired setup for the session.
   • Utilize the Educational Management Solutions (EMS) AV anddatabase management systems effectively.
2. Design-Develop-Implement-Evaluate new SBL Sessions
   • Act as an expert resource to faculty in simulation-based learning(SBL) design and delivery.
   • Collaborate with SMU faculty to develop and implement SBLactivities into their curricula.
   • Use evidence-based methods/ SBL theories to design, implement,and evaluate simulation curricula including debriefing andassessment.
   • Facilitate university-wide interprofessional education (IPE)activities/initiatives with SMU faculty across programs.
   • Collaborate with SMU faculty to develop and/or utilize existingassessment tools to evaluate learner competency.
   • Collaborate with the Simulation Technology Specialist (STS) inthe implementation of the simulation to assure the STS is aware ofthe necessary tech support, the SBL plan for the session, and therequired setup for the session.
   • Be accountable for maintaining the library of scenarios used inprograms under your designated oversight (e.g., pre-licensurenursing, graduate nursing programs. PT, etc.)
3. Develop Simulation-Based Learning Curricula
   • Act as an expert resource to faculty in SBL design and delivery,emphasizing thoughtful, cohesive, longitudinal integration of SBLthroughout an academic program’s entire curriculum.
   • Collaborate with SMU faculty to develop and implement SBLactivities into their curricula.
   • Demonstrate best practices as identified by the Society forSimulation in Healthcare in their curriculum for Certification inHealthcare Simulation Education.
   • Observe SMU faculty leading a SBL activity to ensure current,evidence-based standards are met.
   • Act as a mentor/coach to SMU faculty during a SBL activity toprovide feedback and suggestions for improvement.
   • Mentor faculty in effective debriefing practices that promotereflective learning.
   • Facilitate university-wide interprofessional education (IPE)activities/initiatives with SMU faculty across programs.
4. Assess & Evaluate Simulation Based Learning
   • Use evidence-based methods and theoretical frameworks relevant toSBL to design, implement, and evaluate simulation curricula.
   • Observe SMU faculty leading a SBL activity to ensure current,evidence-based standards are met.
   • Act as a mentor/coach to SMU faculty during a SBL activity toprovide feedback and suggestions for improvement.
   • Collaborate with SMU faculty to develop and/or utilize existingassessment tools to evaluate learner competency.
   • Actively engage in continuous quality improvement of HSSCservices by:
     • Meeting with faculty on a periodic basis to review all curriculardocuments of SBL activities currently implemented
     • Performing routine critical reviews with faculty of all SBLsession learning objectives, confirming that they are relevant andin alignment with course learning outcomes, program learningoutcomes, and Institutional learning outcomes
     • Facilitating active, creative brainstorming with faculty groupsaround other SBL activities/scenarios to consider integrating intocurricula
5. Provide faculty development opportunities
   • Act as an expert resource to faculty in simulation-based learning(SBL) design and delivery.
   • Collaborate with SMU faculty to develop and implement SBLactivities into their curricula.
   • Demonstrate best practices as identified by the Society forSimulation in Healthcare in their curriculum for Certification inHealthcare Simulation Education.
   • Act as a mentor/coach to SMU faculty during a SBL activity toprovide feedback and suggestions for improvement.
   • Collaborate with other HSSC and SMU faculty to design, develop,implement, evaluate, and study faculty development activities inthe area of SBL and other immersive learning approaches.
   • Mentor faculty in effective debriefing practices that promotereflective learning.
   • Facilitate interprofessional education (IPE) activities with SMUfaculty.
   • Collaborate with SMU faculty to develop and/or utilize existingassessment tools to evaluate learner competency.

II. Research & Development Responsibilities

1. Advocate for an innovative approach to all HSSC services andproducts
   • Be the person who constantly asks, “How might we…? How might weimprove X…or completely reimagine Y…or find a new way to accomplishZ”
   • Maintain awareness of current trends in teaching and learning,focusing on simulation and other immersive learning modalities for healthcare professional education.
   • Complete critical analyses of academic and lay literature, aswell as vendor/marketing information in order to make productivecontributions to HSSC team decisions regarding services andproducts.
2. Support the HSSC Research Agenda
   • Engage in scholarly work according to SMU guidelines forscholarship in accordance with Institutional Review Board policiesfor Human Subjects research
   • Collaborate with HSSC team colleagues and SMU faculty in theconduct of research efforts involving the HSSC followingconsultation with the HSSC methodologist to ensure ethical andlegal considerations are met
   • Represent the HSSC through the dissemination of research findingsat professional conferences and/or publication
   • Negotiate faculty workload hours for individual scholarlyendeavors with HSSC Director.

Education and/or Experience:

• Master’s degree in a health profession, education, orsimulation
• Registered Nurse
• Prefer a minimum of 2-3 years experience in simulation-basedteaching & learning
• Ability to collaborate as a team member
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Communicate and collaborate in a positive, professional mannerwith faculty, staff, learners, and stakeholders of the HealthSciences Simulation Center.
• Ability to adjust to frequent changes in priorities, projectneeds, and workflow.
• Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and softwareapplications relevant to simulator functions preferred.

Work Environment:

Office Location:

Oakland Campus – Onsite

• This is an onsite position based in Oakland, CA, requiringregular in-office presence to support daily operations,collaboration, and student or team engagement.
• Work is performed primarily on campus in a dynamic academicenvironment, with direct interaction across multidisciplinaryteams.

Employee Status:Regular

Exemption Status:United States of America (Exempt)

Time Type:Full time

Job Shift:

Pay Range:

Up to $108,000 [annually/exempt], depending on experience,qualifications, geographic location, and other relevantfactors

Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges forall positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based onlocal requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately bedetermined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-notlimited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevantskills.