Simulation Educator (Simulation/Clinical Labs)

Job Details

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.

The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) is seeking a Simulation Educator who will serve as the coordinator of simulation education for all programs within the SON. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Simulation & Immersive Learning, and works collaboratively with the simulation team, faculty, staff, and students. This is a hybrid position with at least 3-4 days of in-person work.

The educator will develop and continually evaluate, improve, and deliver high-quality simulation-based education consistent with the mission, values, and strategic goals of the JHSON, Johns Hopkins University, and the nursing profession.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Curriculum Design

• Collaborate with faculty and the simulation team to integrate simulation-based education into curricula across clinical and lab courses, ensuring alignment with learning objectives, best practices, and accreditation standards.
• Assist faculty in the design, development, and implementation of simulation activities, including the development of scenarios and tools to measure and track learning outcomes.
• Integrate best practices and innovative approaches in healthcare simulation into program design.
• In collaboration with faculty content experts, regularly update simulation content to align with current clinical standards and institutional priorities.

Program Coordination

• Support the development of simulation schedules for all courses linked to simulation or the simulation lab, employing appropriate simulation methods, and optimizing available resources.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation for simulation activities, 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 technology to ensure smooth program execution.
• Facilitate simulation experiences as needed.
• Support Standardized Patient (SP) coordination.
• Participate in school committees related to simulation education, including simulation team meetings.
• Represent the simulation program at all recruitment, orientation, and other special events.

Evaluation and Quality Assurance

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or Science related field
• Five years of simulation training
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal Healthcare Training (e.g., BS in healthcare field).
• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) Certification
• Proficiency in simulation technology and tools, including manikins, task trainers, and audiovisual systems.