Adjunct Simulation Educator - Part Time (Foster City)

Samuel Merritt University • Foster City, CA

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About The Position

The Adjunct Simulation Educator (SE) works under the direct supervision of the Director or Executive Director of the Health Sciences Simulation Center (HSSC). The SE supports simulation-based learning (SBL) and other immersive learning modalities across Samuel Merritt University campuses, helping deliver experiential education for healthcare professionals. The role supports faculty in designing, implementing, assessing, and improving simulation curricula and sessions, and contributes to faculty development, interprofessional education, research, and community outreach.

The SE implements established simulation sessions; observes, mentors, and coaches faculty; supports effective debriefing; collaborates with the Simulation Technology Specialist on technical needs and session setup; and uses Educational Management Solutions audiovisual and database systems. The position also helps develop and evaluate new SBL sessions and curricula, maintain assigned scenario libraries, assess learner competency, review curricular alignment, and contribute to continuous quality improvement.

The SE is expected to promote innovation in HSSC services, stay informed about developments in healthcare education and simulation, critically review relevant literature and vendor information, and support the HSSC research agenda. Scholarly activities must follow SMU guidelines and Institutional Review Board policies. The SE may collaborate on research and disseminate findings through conferences or publications, with workload hours for individual scholarly work negotiated with the HSSC Director.

This is a part-time, fixed-term faculty position. The posting gives an estimated pay range of $600–$8,000, based on teaching assignment. Samuel Merritt University describes itself as an inclusive community advancing healthcare through education, care, and community service, and states that it is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a health profession, education, or simulation.
• Ability to collaborate as a team member.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adjust to frequent changes in priorities, project needs, and workflow.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of six months of experience in simulation-based teaching and learning is preferred.
• Past experience as a Simulation Educator.
• CHSE certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software applications relevant to simulator functions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure best practices are followed in implementing simulation-based learning.
• Serve as a resource and support person for SMU faculty integrating simulation-based learning into curricula, including focused support for School of Nursing faculty or external entities as assigned.
• Facilitate simulation scenarios for learners, including debriefing.
• Use TeamSTEPPS tools and strategies to support team performance and communication.
• Participate in or lead educational sessions for community and youth groups as part of HSSC outreach.
• Implement established simulation-based learning sessions.
• Observe faculty-led activities to confirm that current, evidence-based standards are met; provide faculty feedback and coaching.
• Mentor faculty in effective debriefing practices that promote reflective learning.
• Coordinate with the Simulation Technology Specialist regarding technical support, the session plan, and setup requirements.
• Use Educational Management Solutions audiovisual and database management systems.
• Serve as an expert resource for faculty in simulation-based learning design and delivery.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop, implement, and evaluate simulation-based activities and curricula, including debriefing and assessment.
• Facilitate university-wide interprofessional education activities and initiatives with faculty across programs.
• Develop or use assessment tools with faculty to evaluate learner competency.
• Maintain scenario libraries for programs under assigned oversight.
• Integrate simulation thoughtfully and longitudinally throughout academic program curricula.
• Review curricular documents and learning objectives with faculty, confirming alignment with course, program, and institutional learning outcomes.
• Facilitate brainstorming with faculty about additional simulation activities and scenarios for curricula.
• Provide faculty development opportunities.
• Advocate for innovative approaches to HSSC services and products.
• Stay informed about trends in teaching and learning, especially simulation and immersive modalities for healthcare education.
• Critically analyze academic and lay literature and vendor or marketing information to contribute to HSSC decisions.
• Support the HSSC research agenda and engage in scholarly work consistent with SMU guidelines and Institutional Review Board policies.
• Collaborate with HSSC colleagues and faculty on research after consulting the HSSC methodologist and ensuring ethical and legal considerations are met.
• Represent HSSC by disseminating research findings at professional conferences and/or through publication.
• Negotiate workload hours for individual scholarly endeavors with the HSSC Director.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Mental health and wellness resources.
• Education reimbursement.
• Employee discounts through Marketplace.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Nine paid holidays, plus a paid holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Two floating holidays.
• One paid Volunteer Work Day.
• Five Education Leave Days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level