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Johns Hopkins University Associate Director for Simulation Education in Baltimore, Maryland
The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Center for Simulation & Immersive Learning is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to serve as the Associate Director for Simulation Education . This leadership position will play a pivotal role in overseeing simulation education, operations, managing budgets, collaborating with faculty, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality simulation-based education across all programs at the school. The Associate Director for Simulation Education will report directly to the Associate Dean for Simulation and Immersive Learning and will work closely with faculty, staff, and external partners to and advance the mission and strategic goals of the school and best practices in simulation education.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Academic
Collaborate with the simulation team to partner with faculty in the integration of simulation-based education into curricula across all programs, ensuring alignment with learning objectives, best practices in simulation, and accreditation standards.
Serves as subject matter expert in simulation-based curriculum teaching, assessment and instructional design methods to provide consultation and guidance to faculty, instructors and partners.
Identifies and supports the implementation of new educational technologies and methods to enhance simulation-based learning experiences.
Oversees, coordinates, facilitates, and monitors all simulation initiatives for faculty training.
Continuously assesses the performance and educational content of the simulation-based programs and activities.
Administrative
Provide strategic leadership and direction for the simulation program, ensuring alignment with the mission and strategic goals of the school.
Maintains and update simulation policies, procedures, and protocols in accordance with best practices and accreditation requirements.
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards related to simulation education, including coordinating site visits and preparing accreditation reports.
Support grant-funded simulation projects by providing leadership, oversight, and administrative support as needed.
Conducts annual evaluations of the center’s educational and assessment programs and utilization of Center resources for inclusion in reports to key partners.
Collaborate with other departments and institutions within the Johns Hopkins Health System to facilitate interprofessional education and collaborative research opportunities.
Represent the school and the simulation program at conferences, workshops, and professional meetings, sharing expertise and best practices with the broader healthcare simulation community.
Perform other duties assigned by the Associate Dean for Simulation and Immersive Learning to support the simulation program's overall success and advance the school's goals.
Collaborate with the Simulation Operations Team to optimize resource allocation for efficient project execution.
Fiscal
Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Simulation and Immersive Learning to,
Manage the simulation program budget, including forecasting expenses, allocating resources, and monitoring financial performance.
Foster partnerships with external organizations, industry partners, and funding agencies to enhance simulation education initiatives and secure additional resources.
Operations
In collaboration with the Simulation Operations Manager, oversee simulation operations, including scheduling, maintenance of simulation equipment and facilities, and coordination of simulation sessions.
Provide leadership and oversight for all Standardized Patient (SP) activities.
Conduct vendor scans and stay informed about advancements in simulation technology, recommending investments and upgrades as appropriate.
Develops inventory policies to ensure levels are maintained in a cost-effective manner and develops inventory control procedures to monitor supply levels.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Education or Science related field.
Five years of simulation training.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Education or Science-related field.
CHSE or CHSE-A Certification.
Formal Healthcare Training (e.g., BS in healthcare field such as nursing or medicine).
Doctoral degree in nursing, medicine, simulation or simulation-based research field (ex. human factors, organizational psychology, health policy and management, etc.).
Experience as an educator at an accredited healthcare-based simulation center.
Healthcare systems background.
Existing strong relationships within the national and international simulation community.
Classified Title: Simulation Educator
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Associate Director for Simulation Education
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MF
Starting Salary Range: $74,400 - $130,400 Annually ($102,400 targeted; Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: School of Nursing
Department name: Simulation/Clinical Labs
Personnel area: School of Nursing
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.