"Part-Time Faculty (MD, DO) - Simulation Center Instructor (College of Medicine-Phoenix)"

Position Highlights

The Center for Simulation and Innovation (CSI) at the University of Arizona, College of Medicine-Phoenix is a state-of-the art healthcare simulation facility dedicated, in every sense, to fulfill its mission to continually improving health care through education, research, and advancement of clinical care. The world-class 33,000 square-foot facility is designed to teach all healthcare professionals in a safe and realistic clinical environment. The center features multiple mock hospital rooms and resuscitation bays, surgical, obstetric and pediatric suites, debriefing rooms, and a myriad of high-fidelity mannequins, simulators, and synthetic task trainers.

Members of the Simulation Faculty Pool will have the opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized educators, researchers, and clinicians to help develop an innovative simulation curriculum to enhance medical student education and improve patient care. As part of the simulation team, Simulation Faculty Pool members will also enjoy the benefits of participating in faculty development sessions geared towards improving bedside education, enhancing clinical assessments, and integration of advanced medical technologies into clinical practice.

Applications are accepted year-round with hiring times being based on the Center's staffing needs. We do not hire every month.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Simulation based training (SBT) is integrated into all four years of the medical student curriculum at the University of Arizona, College of Medicine-Phoenix. Medical students participate in simulation-based activities centered around small-group teaching with active discussions and debriefings, in addition to procedural training and practice.
• Eligible physicians are invited to apply for a Simulation Instructor position. Simulation Instructors will be provided with the opportunity to participate in and facilitate simulation based training events throughout the academic year.
• As a Simulation Instructor, physicians will be working alongside our Simulation Curriculum Directors, and our Block, Clerkship, Theme, and Course Directors to develop, review, and organize simulation scenarios used to train and educate our medical students. Simulation Instructors will participate in simulation scenarios and coordinate facilitated debriefing sessions following each scenario to enhance our medical student education. Our Simulation Instructors will also work closely with our simulation team to help coordinate simulation based educational activities, in addition to assisting with the recruitment and training of faculty volunteers participating in our simulation program.
• Simulation Instructors will be required to work a minimum of 25 hours in simulation per academic year, with a maximum of 200 hours per academic year.Simulation Instructors are strongly encouraged to participate in Student Interest Group
• Simulation Activities that occur throughout the academic year and to participate and attend curricular events and committee meetings as they arise.

Physical Demands

• Hear and listen attentively in a simulated environment where there are multiple auditory, visual, tactile, and verbal cues that require prompt responses.
• Vision capabilities required for this position include: close vision and ability to work on computers. Simulation Instructors must be able to see and interpret computer screens, patient monitors, and read the labels on medications and clinical equipment.
• Simulation Instructors may be required to stand or sit and facilitate a simulation scenario for up to 5 hours at a time.
• In certain simulation events, physicians will be required to perform procedures and participate in clinical maneuvers on mannequins and task trainers.
• Simulation Instructors will be required to work a minimum of 25 hours in simulation per academic year, with a maximum of 200 hours per academic year.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO.
• Board Certified.
• Licensed to practice medicine in Arizona at the time of appointment.
• Currently in good standing with the medical board of their specialty.
• Dedicated to the delivery of patient-centered medicine.
• Available to work a minimum of 25 hours in Simulation per Academic Year.
• Individuals who are selected for employment and do NOT currently hold a faculty title with The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, will be required to obtain faculty status. This will include obtaining letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate College review committee.

Preferred Qualifications

• Practicing clinician in a medical or surgical specialty that encompasses the content being taught in the Simulation Faculty Track being considered.
• Previous experience with medical student or graduate medical education preferred.
• Previous experience in teaching simulation.
• Demonstrates ability to work as a member of the healthcare team, exhibiting skills, communication practices and behaviors of a team leader.
• One year of technical experience working in a remote or virtual environment using video conferencing software, preferably Zoom.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: Varies

Job FTE: .025

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: No Benefits

Rate of Pay: $100 Per Hour

Compensation Type: hourly rate

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

Number of Vacancies: 0

Contact Information for Candidates

College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources

HR-PHX@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Cover Letter: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).