Simulation Instructor and Lab Coordinator
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The University of Detroit Mercy’s STAR Center invites applications for a full-time Simulation Instructor/Lab Coordinator. The role focuses on hands-on, simulation-based education to improve patient safety and clinical reasoning across programs.
The ideal candidate collaborates with faculty and a teaching team to design and evaluate simulation experiences that meet course objectives. Minimum qualifications include a BSN and 3 years in a clinical healthcare role; preferred MS in Nursing and CHSE
Qualifications
- Education – Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Instruction & Facilitation: manage and evaluate simulation facilitation processes on Blackboard and in the STAR Center.
- Simulation Operations & Equipment Management: collaborate with simulation technician to develop materials for equipment use.
- Curriculum Design & Faculty Collaboration: develop simulations aligned with course objectives and IPEC competencies.
- Policy Development & Quality Improvement: assist in policy development and ensure adherence to standards.
- Program Evaluation, Accreditation & Research: assist with data collection for SSH accreditation and program improvements.
- Professional Development & Outreach: stay current with best practices and lead tours/educational demonstrations.
- Lab Coordinator Responsibilities: provide daily lab operations oversight and safety.
- Staff Supervision & Support: hire, orient, train lab assistants and manage schedules.
- Inventory & Equipment Management: oversee supplies, maintenance and budget for lab.
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AF9917-0920-1948
FT Administrator
The University of Detroit Mercy’s Simulation Technology and Research (STAR) Center, located within the College of Health Professions, invites applications for a full-time staff position. This full-time position seeks a highly motivated educator to enhance students’ learning experience through hands‑on, simulated activities that promote consistent, positive outcomes.
The Simulation Instructor/Lab Coordinator conducts needs assessments, collaborates with faculty to recommend simulation experiences, and designs simulation experiences for students across multidisciplinary programs. This Instructor position is vital to the STAR Center’s mission of improving health and patient safety through simulation-based programs that maximize the abilities of individuals, teams, and systems. The role is ideal for individuals with medical knowledge and a technical interest who are keen to contribute to healthcare education through simulation.
The ideal candidate will work with an interprofessional teaching team comprising part-time and full-time faculty and other stakeholders, depending on the level of expertise required to meet the simulation’s learning outcomes.
Compensation is based on the role’s level and requirements and is determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Manages and evaluates the facilitation process of simulation experiences on Blackboard and in the STAR Center.
- Oversees scenario pre-learning, pre-briefing, debriefing, student reflections, and learner evaluation data.
- Ensures simulation experiences align with didactic course objectives and program outcomes.
- Provides feedback to learners to promote reflective practice, clinical reasoning, and decision‑making skills.
- Collaborates with the simulation technician to develop instructional materials for the setup and use of task trainers, manikins, and other simulation equipment.
- Maintains awareness of scheduling, availability, and functionality of physical and technical resources for simulation activities.
- Supports safe and realistic learning environments that align with best practices in healthcare simulation.
- Collaborates with faculty to develop simulation scenarios that promote student learning, critical thinking, and clinical decision‑making aligned with course objectives.
- Uses evidence-based simulation models to design, implement, evaluate, and standardize faculty/staff development programs in simulation‑based teaching, debriefing, and assessment.
- Supports the integration of simulation into the nursing and interprofessional curricula, ensuring alignment with IPEC core competencies and program outcomes.
- Assists in the development and revision of policies, procedures, and documentation related to simulation operations, safety, and educational standards.
- Ensures simulation practices adhere to INACSL Standards of Best Practice: Simulation? and institutional policies.
- Recommends procedural improvements based on data trends, evaluations, and emerging best practices
- Assists the Director of Simulation and IPE with data collection, organization, and reporting required for simulation accreditation (e.g., SSH).
- Participates in the evaluation and continuous improvement of the simulation program, including scenario effectiveness, learner satisfaction, and institutional alignment.
- Contributes to research activities, quality improvement projects, and dissemination of simulation outcomes through presentations or scholarly publications.
- Maintains current knowledge of best practices, emerging technologies, and standards in simulation‑based education.
- Participates in STAR Center events such as open house, orientation, simulation week, and accepted student day.
- Leads tours and educational demonstrations for internal and external audiences to promote the STAR Center’s mission and community partnerships.
- Provide day‑to‑day operational oversight of the nursing skills laboratory.
- Ensure laboratory readiness, safety, and organization to support student learning.
- Hire, orient, and train lab assistants for open labs.
- Develop lab assistant schedules to meet instructional needs.
- Oversee inventory, ordering, and restocking of supplies and equipment.
- Sets up and dismantles skills activities, ensuring all equipment, manikins, and supplies are operational and available.
- Coordinate maintenance and repair of lab equipment and task trainers.
- Ensure cleanliness and proper storage of lab materials.
- Monitor budget allocation related to lab supplies.
- Monitor and track clinical absences in accordance with program policy.
- Communicate with faculty and students regarding absence documentation.
- Coordinate make‑up lab experiences with clinical leadership team.
- Maintain accurate records for compliance and accreditation
- Education – Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Employment – 3 years of experience working in a clinical healthcare role or field. (Equivalent combination of education and employment)
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Experience in patient simulation and nursing lab
Job may require lifting light weight objects (1 to 10 pounds) with no repetitive bending or stooping. Occasionally lift average weight objects (1 to 10pounds).
Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office.
- Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) License
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) Certification
Commensurate with experience
Monday to Friday 8.30 AM to 5.00 PM.
At the University of Detroit Mercy we continually strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following:
o Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network
o Option to purchase additional dental plan through Sun Life
Dental Care is available at the School of Dentistry to the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents (dependents shall be as defined for Internal Revenue Service purposes).
The fee for such services shall be waived for the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents, up to a cap of $3,000 per individual per calendar year. Beyond the $3,000 cap amount, employees will be responsible to pay 25% of any remaining fees for the balance of that year.
o Option to purchase additional vision plan through Heritage
Vision benefits available at Detroit Mercy Eye Institute
$35 Comprehensive Eye Exam
Contact Lens Exam starting at $7o
50% off Optical Frames
25% off Sun Frames
30% off Prescription Lenses
20% off Prescription Contact Lenses
*Cannot be combined with insurance*
o Provided to everyone in your household
o One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars
Employees have a choice of the following:
Employees who contribute 3% shall receive an Employer contribution of 6%, and employees who contribute 4% in the plan shall receive an Employer contribution of 8%.
Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Aff…
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