Simulation Educator: Standardized Patient Actor

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

Job summary

The University System of New Hampshire seeks a Standardized Patient Actor to portray patients and other roles in simulation-based learning. You will deliver consistent verbal and nonverbal cues, adapt to learners, and support a safe educational environment at UNH’s Durham campus.

Requirements include a high school diploma, memorization ability, and strong communication. Healthcare, acting, or teaching experience is a plus. Flexible scheduling including evenings/weekends may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to memorize information, follow detailed instructions, and perform consistently.
• Prior acting, teaching, healthcare, customer service, or training experience may substitute for formal education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to portray a wide range of emotions, behaviors, and physical presentations.
• Reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain role boundaries and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Portray patients, caregivers, or other roles in simulations that align with case scripts and objectives.
• 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 including clinical skills practice and interprofessional education.
• Provide structured, objective feedback to learners after sessions.
• Maintain confidentiality of learners, cases, and assessment outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Memory & recall

Reliability & punctuality

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Acting/healthcare experience preferred

Tools

AV recording basics

Job description

The University System of New Hampshire seeks a Standardized Patient Actor to portray patients and other roles in simulation-based learning. You will deliver consistent verbal and nonverbal cues, adapt to learners, and support a safe educational environment at UNH’s Durham campus.

Requirements include a high school diploma, memorization ability, and strong communication. Healthcare, acting, or teaching experience is a plus. Flexible scheduling including evenings/weekends may apply.