Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Chief of the Office of Simulation Education will report to the Associate Dean of Clinical Education, with a collaborative, lateral relationship to the Chair of Primary Care or other relevant department(s) involved in clinical skills instruction. This structure is designed to support cross-curricular coordination, academic integration, and operational alignment across departments. The Chief of the Office of Simulation Education will hold a faculty appointment, which is essential for teaching, assessment, and participation in academic governance.

 This position may be filled by either a contract renewable or tenure-track faculty member, to be determined at the point of offer after consideration of applicable experience and credentials. Individuals who currently hold tenure at a regionally accredited institution may be recommended for tenure or retreat rights at UNC following consultation with appropriate faculty groups and university administration, and upon approval by the Board of Trustees. Academic rank and salary will depend upon the selected applicant’s current rank and experience. 

The Chief of the Office of Simulation Education will lead the development and operations of the simulation program at a newly established osteopathic medical school. This includes standardized patient (SP) encounters, high-fidelity mannikin-based scenarios, procedural skills training, and coordination of interprofessional simulation events. This position will work closely with clinical and pre-clinical faculty to ensure that simulation experiences align with the educational goals of the curriculum and reflect best practices in health professions education.

Applicants will have a background in medical education, with strong organizational and leadership skills. The position includes supplemental teaching in clinical labs and/or case-based learning settings, oversight of simulation center operations and personnel, budget management, and contributions to student assessment and faculty development.

Successful candidates will join a dynamic and growing team dedicated to providing an innovative, student-centered curriculum. Responsibilities include teaching in an active learning environment, contributing to curriculum development, conducting research, and participating in service activities that support the mission of the college.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Simulation Program Oversight (50%)

     Maintain, budget oversight for the simulation center as aligned with UNC COM priorities and submit budget requests at least annually. 

     Plan, schedule and manage simulation activities (to include, but not limited to, standardized patients, high fidelity mannikins, task trainers and virtual simulation software).

     Supervise simulation staff to include technicians and standardized patient personnel, through hiring, training and termination. 

     Work with UNC COM Information Technology staff to maintain simulation center readiness for training, including simulation center assessment software. 

     Oversee the maintenance of simulation operations and equipment readiness. 

     Maintain, current and accurate inventory of all simulation-related equipment and software.

     Managing and track applicable warranties on all simulation equipment and software.

     Manage simulation equipment vendor relationship in coordination with the UNC Facilities Department and the Office of Purchasing. 

     Estimate wear and tear costs and depreciation of use of simulation equipment.

     Determine purchasing needs for future equipment.

     Work with other faculty to create simulation cases for high fidelity mannikins, standardized patients encounters and virtual simulations.

     Evaluate opportunities for future external simulation training opportunities in addition

to College of Osteopathic Medicine students.

     Identify and develop methods to design and build future procedural task trainers in-house at the UNC COM.

     Assist other faculty in designing and supporting OSCEs and simulation-based student assessments including grading and remediation planning ensuring assessment reliability and standardization. 

     Participate in simulation OSCEs in a faculty role, as needed. 

     Provide faculty direction for a potential future student pre-doctoral simulation fellowship program. 

Teaching and Curriculum Development (20%)

      Working with other faculty, utilize active learning methods such as team-based learning (TBL), case-based learning (CBL), and flipped classrooms.
Create and present supporting educational materials such as lecture PowerPoints, voice overs, video recordings, and other tools, as needed.

     Participate in the instruction and education of medical students and other health care professional students both in didactic presentations and clinical skills laboratory settings, when needed.

     Serve as the instructional resource for other faculty in aligning simulation teaching modalities with curricular goals.

     Participate as faculty in high-fidelity simulation mannikin scenarios, standardized patient encounters and procedural task trainers as needed and as available. 

     Collaborate with chairs, other faculty, and administration in curriculum development, assessment, and modification of the curriculum as a part of the college’s ongoing quality improvement and assessment program consistent with best practices in medical education and as required by Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) standards

     Assist other faculty in mapping the student curriculum using AOA Core Competencies, Entrustable Professional Activities, and other programmatic learning objectives.

Research and Scholarship (10%)

     Engage in research or scholarly activities in the candidate’s area of expertise, with opportunities for collaboration within and outside the college.

     Mentor students in research projects, especially related to simulation education topics, fostering critical thinking and evidence-based practice as needed. 

     Maintain currency in simulation education related certification and expertise.

     Participate in professional and faculty development programs as required. 

 Service (10-20%)

     Serve on college and university committees as assigned, and as a member of the UNC COM faculty assembly.

     Participate in academic advising, mentoring and motivation of medical students, for learning, research, and scholarly activity, when able.

     Serve as a student club advisor, as needed.

     Support accreditation and assessment activities, including data collection and reporting.

     Participate in the COM student admission process.

Clinical (0-20%)

Full-time Clinical faculty who wish to practice clinically may opt to do so for a maximum 20% of the 1.0 FTE workload. Teaching/service/research workload assignments will be adapted by mutual agreement to accommodate such activities.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

•      DO or MD or other relevant health professions terminal degree with advanced simulation experience.
•      Demonstrated experience in simulation-based education including SPs, procedural skills, and/or mannikin-based           scenarios.
•      Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
•      Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff from multiple disciplines.
•      Physicians, and other practicing clinician applicants, will possess a valid, active medical license with the ability to be fully licensed in Colorado.
•      Physician applicants will demonstrate proof of current board certification or board eligibility in the physician’s specialty. 
•      A collaborative working style, with a commitment to student success.
•      Excellent communication skills with a focus on transparency and respect.
•      Commitment to integrity, critical thinking, and data-driven decision-making. 
•      Initiative and motivation to drive tasks and projects to completion.
•      Ability to positively motivate students and colleagues, promoting a culture of growth and upward mobility.
•      A commitment to fostering osteopathic philosophy.

Preferred Qualifications:

•      Experience teaching clinical skills and facilitating OSCEs.
•      Experience utilizing high fidelity mannikins in medical education. 
•      Successful completion of a Medical Simulation Fellowship Program.
•      Prior oversight of a simulation center or Standardized Patient (live actor) program.
•      Training or certification in simulation education (e.g., CHSE, SimTrek, Harvard Program).
•      Experience in interprofessional education or team-based simulation.
•      Board certification in a recognized medical specialty. 
•      An understanding of medical education Core Competencies and Entrustable Professional Activities. 
•      Experience with curriculum development, assessment, and using active learning methodologies in a medical college or in graduate medical education.
•      Knowledge of test question metrics and writing NBOME/NBME style exam items
•      Technology proficiency in using Microsoft and learning management systems.
•      For tenure-track positions: evidence of research potential, including publications or presentations in peer-reviewed forums.

Application Documents

Interested applicants should submit the following:
      Cover letter outlining interest and qualifications.
      Curriculum Vitae (CV).
      Statement of teaching philosophy and research interests.
      Names and contact information of three professional references