Simulation Education Specialist

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 

• Provides orientation of the simulation center and equipment to novice faculty and learners.
  Set up and strike down simulation and clinical skills activities, ensuring all equipment and supplies are available.
• Collaborates with the simulation tech to develop instructional materials for setting up and using task trainer models, manikins, and equipment.
• Maintains knowledge of standards of best simulation practices, hospital and community policies, and program accreditation requirements.
• Ensure simulations align with national accreditation standards and competency requirements.

Event Participation and Promotion 

• Participates and assists in STAR events (open house, orientation, accepted student day, simulation week, community events).
• Leads tours of the STAR center for various groups and organizations.
• Assists the STAR director with data, research activities, and other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications 

Education – A bachelor's degree is required, with four to eight years of work experience in a related field.
Employment – Two years to five years of work experience in a related role. (Equivalent combination of education and employment). 

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:

• Healthcare equipment
• Health status monitors
• Supplies for medication administration
• Emergency intervention kits
• High and Low fidelity simulation manikins and task trainers
• Patient hospital beds and exam tables

Licenses/Certifications

• Must hold a current certification in the related clinical discipline
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

Salary/Pay Information

5-Tier Pay schedule:

• $20/hour for BS holders without professional Nursing licensure
• $35/hour BSN with < 5 semesters of sim experience at UDM
• $40/hour BSN with > 5 semesters of sim experience at UDM
• $45/hour MSN, MPA or higher with < 5 semesters of sim experience at UDM
• $50/hour MSN, MPA or higher with > 5 semesters of sim experience at UDM 

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:

• Resume.
• A cover letter explaining your interest in the position and the school. 

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.