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Requisition ID:  116977

Simulation Educator

The Johns Hopkins Medicine Simulation Center (JHMSC) is dedicated to supporting the growing use of simulation methodologies in health professions education and professional practice. JHMSC provides consultative and supportive services for simulation-based curriculum development and delivery, assessment, faculty development and system integration for Johns Hopkins Medicine, including but not limited to the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (JHUSOM) and Johns Hopkins Hospital (JHH), and Johns Hopkins Hospital System (JHHS) entities as well as external clients. JHMSC also seeks to improve provider safety and patient care quality through simulation-based research.


We are seeking a Simulation Educator at the Johns Hopkins Medicine Simulation Center who will play a pivotal role in advancing simulation methodologies within medical education and professional practice. The position will oversee a diverse portfolio of simulation-based educational projects, collaborating with stakeholders to meet institutional education, assessment, and care delivery needs. The role reports to the Simulation Education Program Manager and involves close coordination with simulation educators, simulation operations specialists, faculty, staff, and students across Johns Hopkins institutions.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities


Curriculum Design

  • Collaborate with content experts to design and develop simulation-based curricula aligned with institutional educational and assessment goals.
  • Work closely with stakeholders to create, refine, and test scenarios with clear, measurable objectives, ensuring alignment with validated educational needs.
  • Develop detailed simulation scenarios, scripts and assessment tools to address specific clinical and communication skills.
  • Integrate best practices and innovative approaches in healthcare simulation into program design.
  • Ensure curricula reflects diversity, equity, and inclusion principles to prepare learners for working with diverse patient populations.
  • Regularly update simulation content to align with current clinical standards and institutional priorities.


Simulation Expertise

  • Act as a resource in the application of simulation-based techniques, providing consultation to faculty, instructors, and educators.
  • Understand and operate various simulator technologies, ranging from anatomic models to virtual reality surgical simulators, ensuring optimal use and application.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to individuals seeking to use simulation for educational, assessment, and process improvement purposes.
  • Engage in collaborations with local, regional, national, and international colleagues to advance healthcare education through research and teaching.


Project Management

  • Facilitate the analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of simulation activities ensuring alignment with academic and institutional goals.
  • Manage a diverse portfolio of simulation-based educational projects.
  • Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams including faculty, technical staff and administrators to deliver effective simulations.
  • Develop and maintain detailed documentation for simulation policies, procedures, operations, and accreditation.
  • Collaborate with the Simulation Operations Team to optimize resource allocation for efficient project execution.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to simulation activities, logistics and or technology to ensure smooth program execution.


Evaluation and Quality Assurance

  • Design and implement evaluation processes to assess the effectiveness of simulation activities.
  • Collect and analyze feedback from learners, faculty, stakeholders to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Participate in research and quality improvement efforts, assessing the need for evidence-based improvements to meet care delivery protocol outcomes.
  • Evaluate simulation activities to assess changes in learners' knowledge, technical skills, team performance, and latent safety issues, effectively communicating findings to relevant stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards set forth by accrediting bodies and the simulation center, utilizing data and industry trends to suggest improvements in curriculum development.
  • Analyze industry trends and utilize data to make recommendations to enhance existing curricula and propose new curriculum developments.
  • Provide reports on simulation program outcomes, improvements, and impact on learner development.


Advanced Healthcare Simulation Education and Leadership

  • Implement professional development programs focused on simulation educational best practices, including teaching, debriefing, and assessment methods.
  • Participate in simulation-based research, disseminating findings to the simulation and healthcare communities through written and verbal formats.
  • Engage in simulation community leadership, potentially through memberships in regional consortia or roles in simulation societies.


Additional Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Proficiency in simulation technology and tools, including manikins, task trainers and audiovisual systems.
  • Strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills within healthcare settings.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and maintain confidentiality.
  • Proficiency in technical and computer skills.
  • Strong customer service orientation.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in education or science related field.
  • Five years of simulation training.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Formal Healthcare Training (e.g., BS in healthcare field).
  • CHSE Certification or obtained within two years of hire.

 

 

Classified Title: Simulation Educator 
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MF  
Starting Salary Range: $75,100 - $131,700 Annually ($115,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00 pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Admin Sim Ctr Simulation Center  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
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Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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