Simulation Education Specialist

Description

Job ID

PC9891-0950-1862

Position Classification

PT Casual

Position Summary

The University of Detroit Mercy's Simulation Technology and Research (STAR) Center, located within the College of Health Professions, invites applications for a part-time position (12 months / year). The position seeks a highly motivated educator to enhance student's learning experience with hands-on simulated activities and promote consistent positive outcomes.

The Simulation Education Specialist collaborates with faculty to facilitate various simulation activities, consult on research projects, conduct needs assessments, and design and implement evidence-based simulation experiences. This role enhances healthcare education through the innovative use of simulation methodologies. The specialist bridges the gap between theory and practice across multidisciplinary programs.

Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role and is determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Simulation Integration

• Manages and evaluates the facilitation process of simulation experiences on Blackboard, including scenario pre-learning, pre-briefing, debriefing, student reflections, and student evaluation data.
• Facilitation, operation, and debriefing of simulation scenarios to maximize learning.
• Collaborates with program directors to design simulation scenarios that reflect real-world clinical challenges.
• Collaborates with program directors to develop assessment tools to measure student performance and identify areas for remediation.
• Collaborates with program directors and simulation tech to coordinate simulation schedules and events.

Faculty and Learner Support

Event Participation and Promotion

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Education :

Work Experience :

Special Note

Physical Requirements

Job may require lifting light weight objects (1 to 10 pounds) with no repetitive bending or stooping. Occasionally lift average weight objects (1 to 10 pounds).

Work Environment

Conditions are those of a typical office, classroom, healthcare environment, requiring frequent oral and written communication with college employees, students, and vendors, the presentation of information on-line and in face-to-face settings, and the ability to enter data and written communications in electronic format in a timely manner. The ability to be generally and continuously aware of the safe and appropriate operation of the lab equipment and material is essential.

The Simulation Technology and Research center mimics hospital rooms and other healthcare clinical settings. Components of a simulation lab include :

Licenses / Certifications

Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Therapist (RT), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C), Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P).

Salary / Pay Information

4-Tier Pay Scale Commensurate with Education and Experience.

Anticipated Schedule

Up to 20 hours per week.

The individual in this position is expected to be generally present and available throughout the year during the normal business hours of the college and may occasionally have work obligations outside of the college's normal business hours.

Additional Information.

Application should be submitted online and should consist of :

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until multiple positions are filled.

The candidate may need to work at either location (McNichols and Novi ), depending on the needs of the simulation department.

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 Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.

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