The University of Arizona

Healthcare Simulation Educator I

Closes: Dec 5, 2026

Salary: $23 – $28 per hour

Posting Number: req27181

Department: UAHS Clin & Interprof Skills

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights
The Healthcare Simulation Educator I/Medical Education Professional I will assist in the Interprofessional Clinical and Professional Skills Center (ICaPS). Reporting to the Healthcare Simulation Education III, the Healthcare Simulation Educator I/Medical Education Professional I will perform professional-level work supporting the Standardized Patient (SP) Program within the Health Sciences. The role will require collaboration with curriculum directors and coordinators, faculty, and staff within the College of Medicine, College of Nursing, College of Veterinary Medicine and/or the PA Program and support several department examinations.
This position will allow for flexible/hybrid work arrangements. Some duties can be performed remotely, but others will require an in-person presence on the Tucson, Arizona campus.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Support the training program activities for Standardized Patients (SPs) to accurately portray cases and to use techniques to improve the authenticity of SP portrayals.

Assist in facilitating and providing guidance to SPs who portray abnormal physical exam findings accurately.

Assist faculty by ensuring event details and SP case training information are accurate.

Assist with event scheduling (pre/post event form completion), set-up, event, and take down, SP sign-in, troubleshoot, etc.

Case Development - Assist with scenario development and training materials to support SP training.

Provide verbal and written feedback to all SPs and learners.

Assess the ongoing quality assurance of SPs' written and verbal feedback.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with physicians, doctors of nursing practice, nurses, midwives, staff, and students independently.
Must be able to manage several projects concurrently and prioritize tasks
Must be self-motivated, able to work independently and as a team member.
Ability to exercise discretion in working with highly confidential and sensitive matters.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
1 year of relevant work experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

One year experience working with Standardized Patients in Health Professions setting.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Academic Administration

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $22.77 - $28.46

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Grade

6

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level

PC1

Job Family

Med Education Prgm

Job Function

Academic Administration

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Colette Scott | colettescott@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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