Simulation Educator

Description :

Job Description Summary :

The Simulation Educator (SE) is under the direct supervision of the Executive Director of the Health Sciences Simulation Center. Simulation Educators support simulation-based learning (SBL) and all other immersive learning modalities on the San Mateo campus.

Duties and Responsibilities :

The Simulation Educator’s primary responsibilities are to

• Ensure best practices are being followed in the implementation of SBL.
• Serve as an accessible resource and support person for SMU faculty as they integrate SBL strategies into their curricula.
• Provide focused support to faculty from specific academic programs or entities external to SMU, as assigned.
• Facilitate implementation of simulation scenarios for learners, including debriefing.

All HSSC team members are expected to

I. Education Responsibilities

1. Implement established SBL Sessions

2. Design-Develop-Implement-Evaluate new SBL Sessions

3. Develop Simulation-Based Learning Curricula

4. Assess & Evaluate Simulation Based Learning

o Meeting with faculty on a periodic basis to review all curricular documents of SBL activities currently implemented

o 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

o Facilitating active, creative brainstorming with faculty groups around other SBL activities / scenarios to consider integrating into curricula

5. Provide faculty development opportunities

II. Research & Development Responsibilities

1. Advocate for an innovative approach to all HSSC services and products

2. Support the HSSC Research Agenda

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

We strive to build a welcoming and supportive campus environment and acknowledge that diversity is an educational imperative to achieve excellence.

Benefits of Working at SMU

Health, Dental, Vision Care

SMU offers a broad range of employee benefits including health, vision, and dental care; sick leave, vacation and holiday leave, 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, voluntary tax-deferred annuities, educational leaves, sabbatical leaves, tuition reimbursement, tuition remission on SMU courses, disability insurance, and more.

SMU offers HMO, EPO and PPO health insurance plans, Delta Dental coverage, and VSP vision coverage.

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

A Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a pre-tax benefit account used to pay for eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses that aren’t covered by your insurance plan or elsewhere. It’s a smart, simple way to save money while keeping you and your family healthy and protected.

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

A Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) is a pre-tax benefit account used to pay for dependent care services, such as preschool, summer day camp, before or after school programs, and child or elder daycare. A DCFSA is a smart, simple way to save money while taking care of your loved ones so that you can continue to work.

Life Insurance

As a means of financial protection, basic life insurance is provided for employees. Insurance may be purchased to benefit-eligible employees in order to supplement additional basic life insurance coverage. Employees that purchase supplemental life insurance may also purchase coverage for dependents.

Retirement 403(b)

A retirement plan that includes investment alternative and a matching contribution plan is available to all benefit-eligible employees. The retirement plan rewards special contributions of the long-service employee by providing a measure of financial security during retirement.

You Are Welcome Here

SMU does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, familial status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law—including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any resolution process within the University or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. Nondiscrimination is consistent with the principles and practice of the University and is in compliance with Title VII of The Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of The Education Amendments of 1972, and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.