Samuel Merritt University
Job Description Summary
The Simulation Educator's primary responsibilities include: Ensuring best practices are being followed in the implementation of SBL. Serving as an accessible resource and support person for SMU faculty as they integrate SBL strategies into their curricula. Providing focused support to faculty from the specific academic programs or entities external to SMU, as assigned. Facilitating implementation of simulation scenarios for learners, including debriefing. All HSSC team members are expected to: Effectively utilize TeamSTEPPS tools and strategies to enhance team performance and communication. Engage in community outreach service by participating in or leading educational sessions within the HSSC for community and youth groups. Responsibilities include: Implementing established SBL sessions. Observing SMU faculty who are leading a SBL activity to ensure current, evidence-based standards are met. Acting as a mentor/coach to SMU faculty during a SBL activity to provide feedback and suggestions for improvement. Mentoring faculty in effective debriefing practices that promote reflective learning. Collaborating with the Simulation Technology Specialist (STS) in the implementation of simulation to assure the STS is aware of the necessary tech support, the SBL plan for the session, and the required setup for the session. Utilizing the Educational Management Solutions (EMS) AV and database management systems effectively. Design-Develop-Implement-Evaluate new SBL sessions. Acting as an expert resource to faculty in simulation-based learning (SBL) design and delivery. Collaborating with SMU faculty to develop and implement SBL activities into their curricula. Using evidence-based methods/ SBL theories to design, implement, and evaluate simulation curricula including debriefing and assessment. Facilitating university-wide interprofessional education (IPE) activities/initiatives with SMU faculty across programs. Collaborating with SMU faculty to develop and/or utilize existing assessment tools to evaluate learner competency. Be accountable for maintaining the library of scenarios used in programs under your designated oversight (e.g., pre-licensure nursing, graduate nursing programs. PT, PA, OT etc.) Develop Simulation-Based Learning Curricula. Acting as an expert resource to faculty in SBL design and delivery, emphasizing thoughtful, cohesive, longitudinal integration of SBL throughout an academic program's entire curriculum. Collaborating with SMU faculty to develop and implement SBL activities into their curricula. Demonstrating best practices as identified by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare in their curriculum for Certification in Healthcare Simulation Education. Observing SMU faculty who are leading a SBL activity to ensure current, evidence-based standards are met. Acting as a mentor/coach to SMU faculty during a SBL activity to provide feedback and suggestions for improvement. Mentoring faculty in effective debriefing practices that promote reflective learning. Facilitating university-wide interprofessional education (IPE) activities/initiatives with SMU faculty across programs. Assess & Evaluate Simulation Based Learning. Using evidence-based methods and theoretical frameworks relevant to SBL to design, implement, and evaluate simulation curricula. Observing SMU faculty who are leading a SBL activity to ensure current, evidence-based standards are met. Acting as a mentor/coach to SMU faculty during a SBL activity to provide feedback and suggestions for improvement. Collaborating with SMU faculty to develop and/or utilize existing assessment tools to evaluate learner competency. Actively engaging in continuous quality improvement of HSSC services by: Meeting with faculty on a periodical basis to review all curricular documents of SBL activities currently implemented. Performing routine critical reviews with faculty of all SBL session learning objectives, confirming that they are relevant and in alignment with course learning outcomes, program learning outcomes and Institutional Learning Outcomes. Facilitating active, creative brainstorming with faculty groups around other SBL activities/scenarios to consider integrating into curricula. Provide faculty development opportunities. Acting as an expert resource to faculty in simulation-based learning (SBL) design and delivery. Collaborating with SMU faculty to develop and implement SBL activities into their curricula. Demonstrating best practices as identified by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare in their curriculum for Certification in Healthcare Simulation Education. Acting as a mentor/coach to SMU faculty during a SBL activity to provide feedback and suggestions for improvement. Collaborating with other HSSC and SMU faculty to design, develop, implement, evaluate, and study faculty development activities in the area of SBL and other immersive learning approaches. Mentoring faculty in effective debriefing practices that promote reflective learning. Facilitating interprofessional education (IPE) activities with SMU faculty. Collaborating with SMU faculty to develop and/or utilize existing assessment tools to evaluate learner competency. Research & Development Responsibilities include: Advocating for an innovative approach to all HSSC services and products. Being the person who constantly asks, "How might we? How might we improve Xor completely reimagine Yor find a new way to accomplish Z"3 Maintaining awareness of current trends in teaching and learning, focusing on simulation and other immersive learning modalities for healthcare professional education. Completing critical analyses of academic and lay literature, as well as vendor/marketing information in order to make productive contributions to HSSC team decisions regarding services and products. Support the HSSC Research Agenda. Engaging in scholarly work according to SMU guidelines for scholarship in accordance with Institutional Review Board policies for Human Subjects research. Collaborating with HSSC team colleagues and SMU faculty in the conduct of research efforts involving the HSSC following consultation with HSSC methodologist to ensure ethical and legal considerations are met. Representing the HSSC through dissemination of research findings at professional conferences and/or publication. Negotiating faculty workload hours for individual scholarly endeavors with HSSC Executive Director. Minimum Qualifications and Experience include: Masters or doctoral degree in a health profession and/or education. Prefer a minimum 2-3 years experience in simulation-based teaching & learning. Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator preferred, however, we encourage obtaining the certification within 1-2 years after hire. Ability to collaborate as a team member. Excellent verbal and written skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Communicate and collaborate in a positive, professional manner with faculty, staff, learners, and stakeholders of the Health Sciences Simulation Center. Ability to adjust to frequent changes in priorities, project needs and workflow. Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to simulator functions preferred. Employee Status: Regular Exemption Status: United States of America (Exempt) Time Type: Full time Job Shift: Pay Range: $81,000 ~ $108,000 (exempt) Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant skills.
The Simulation Educator's primary responsibilities include: Ensuring best practices are being followed in the implementation of SBL. Serving as an accessible resource and support person for SMU faculty as they integrate SBL strategies into their curricula. Providing focused support to faculty from the specific academic programs or entities external to SMU, as assigned. Facilitating implementation of simulation scenarios for learners, including debriefing. All HSSC team members are expected to: Effectively utilize TeamSTEPPS tools and strategies to enhance team performance and communication. Engage in community outreach service by participating in or leading educational sessions within the HSSC for community and youth groups. Responsibilities include: Implementing established SBL sessions. Observing SMU faculty who are leading a SBL activity to ensure current, evidence-based standards are met. Acting as a mentor/coach to SMU faculty during a SBL activity to provide feedback and suggestions for improvement. Mentoring faculty in effective debriefing practices that promote reflective learning. Collaborating with the Simulation Technology Specialist (STS) in the implementation of simulation to assure the STS is aware of the necessary tech support, the SBL plan for the session, and the required setup for the session. Utilizing the Educational Management Solutions (EMS) AV and database management systems effectively. Design-Develop-Implement-Evaluate new SBL sessions. Acting as an expert resource to faculty in simulation-based learning (SBL) design and delivery. Collaborating with SMU faculty to develop and implement SBL activities into their curricula. Using evidence-based methods/ SBL theories to design, implement, and evaluate simulation curricula including debriefing and assessment. Facilitating university-wide interprofessional education (IPE) activities/initiatives with SMU faculty across programs. Collaborating with SMU faculty to develop and/or utilize existing assessment tools to evaluate learner competency. Be accountable for maintaining the library of scenarios used in programs under your designated oversight (e.g., pre-licensure nursing, graduate nursing programs. PT, PA, OT etc.) Develop Simulation-Based Learning Curricula. Acting as an expert resource to faculty in SBL design and delivery, emphasizing thoughtful, cohesive, longitudinal integration of SBL throughout an academic program's entire curriculum. Collaborating with SMU faculty to develop and implement SBL activities into their curricula. Demonstrating best practices as identified by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare in their curriculum for Certification in Healthcare Simulation Education. Observing SMU faculty who are leading a SBL activity to ensure current, evidence-based standards are met. Acting as a mentor/coach to SMU faculty during a SBL activity to provide feedback and suggestions for improvement. Mentoring faculty in effective debriefing practices that promote reflective learning. Facilitating university-wide interprofessional education (IPE) activities/initiatives with SMU faculty across programs. Assess & Evaluate Simulation Based Learning. Using evidence-based methods and theoretical frameworks relevant to SBL to design, implement, and evaluate simulation curricula. Observing SMU faculty who are leading a SBL activity to ensure current, evidence-based standards are met. Acting as a mentor/coach to SMU faculty during a SBL activity to provide feedback and suggestions for improvement. Collaborating with SMU faculty to develop and/or utilize existing assessment tools to evaluate learner competency. Actively engaging in continuous quality improvement of HSSC services by: Meeting with faculty on a periodical basis to review all curricular documents of SBL activities currently implemented. Performing routine critical reviews with faculty of all SBL session learning objectives, confirming that they are relevant and in alignment with course learning outcomes, program learning outcomes and Institutional Learning Outcomes. Facilitating active, creative brainstorming with faculty groups around other SBL activities/scenarios to consider integrating into curricula. Provide faculty development opportunities. Acting as an expert resource to faculty in simulation-based learning (SBL) design and delivery. Collaborating with SMU faculty to develop and implement SBL activities into their curricula. Demonstrating best practices as identified by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare in their curriculum for Certification in Healthcare Simulation Education. Acting as a mentor/coach to SMU faculty during a SBL activity to provide feedback and suggestions for improvement. Collaborating with other HSSC and SMU faculty to design, develop, implement, evaluate, and study faculty development activities in the area of SBL and other immersive learning approaches. Mentoring faculty in effective debriefing practices that promote reflective learning. Facilitating interprofessional education (IPE) activities with SMU faculty. Collaborating with SMU faculty to develop and/or utilize existing assessment tools to evaluate learner competency. Research & Development Responsibilities include: Advocating for an innovative approach to all HSSC services and products. Being the person who constantly asks, "How might we? How might we improve Xor completely reimagine Yor find a new way to accomplish Z"3 Maintaining awareness of current trends in teaching and learning, focusing on simulation and other immersive learning modalities for healthcare professional education. Completing critical analyses of academic and lay literature, as well as vendor/marketing information in order to make productive contributions to HSSC team decisions regarding services and products. Support the HSSC Research Agenda. Engaging in scholarly work according to SMU guidelines for scholarship in accordance with Institutional Review Board policies for Human Subjects research. Collaborating with HSSC team colleagues and SMU faculty in the conduct of research efforts involving the HSSC following consultation with HSSC methodologist to ensure ethical and legal considerations are met. Representing the HSSC through dissemination of research findings at professional conferences and/or publication. Negotiating faculty workload hours for individual scholarly endeavors with HSSC Executive Director. Minimum Qualifications and Experience include: Masters or doctoral degree in a health profession and/or education. Prefer a minimum 2-3 years experience in simulation-based teaching & learning. Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator preferred, however, we encourage obtaining the certification within 1-2 years after hire. Ability to collaborate as a team member. Excellent verbal and written skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Communicate and collaborate in a positive, professional manner with faculty, staff, learners, and stakeholders of the Health Sciences Simulation Center. Ability to adjust to frequent changes in priorities, project needs and workflow. Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to simulator functions preferred. Employee Status: Regular Exemption Status: United States of America (Exempt) Time Type: Full time Job Shift: Pay Range: $81,000 ~ $108,000 (exempt) Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant skills.