Director - Health Professions Simulation

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

8d • $117,108 - $176,400

About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is a top-ranked medical school committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. As an integral part of NYU Langone Health, the school values equity and inclusion. The Director of Health Professions Simulation, reporting to the Assistant Dean of Simulation Education, will provide guidance in health professions simulation at the New York Simulation Center for the Health Sciences (NYSIM), a partnership between CUNY and NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Eight years' related experience
• Minimum of two years of experience in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and customizing clinical, educational or simulation programs
• Experience with manikin-based simulation and OSCEs
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in health professions education, with specific experience in clinical education
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team building skills
• Ability to interact and collaborate effectively with learners and the healthcare community, and all levels of organizational personnel at CUNY and NYUGSOM

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in healthcare or an earned doctorate in a related field
• Direct clinical experience

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic key relationships to grow simulation education for both CUNY and NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
• Serve as the liaison from NYSIM to CUNY principles in collaboration with the Assistant Dean of Simulation Education.
• Promote the visibility, reputation, and interests of NYSIM within CUNY, NYUGSOM, and external organizations.
• Partner with NYSIM leadership to ensure CUNY and NYUGSOM strategic goals for simulation education are articulated and met.
• Oversee the development and implementation of all simulation program initiatives and implement strategies to expand and enhance NYSIM programs and services.
• Provide leadership and collaboration with CUNY and NYU Langone Health faculty and leaders, as well as outside organizations, to design, develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum, courses, scenarios, and other initiatives related to healthcare simulation.
• Engage CUNY and NYUGSOM faculty and staff to optimize use of NYSIM as an important component of student learning experiences.
• Work closely with programs and leadership to establish annual goals and track progress.
• Facilitate the design, collection, and reporting of NYSIM utilization, engagement, and user experience data.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in educational programs focusing on quality and safety through research and outcomes analysis.
• Contribute to the development and management of a shared repository of faculty and learner resources at NYSIM.
• Assist with the development and implementation of a strategic plan for NYSIM.
• Promote teamwork, communication, respect, diversity, excellence, and collaboration to create a safe, non-judgmental learning environment.
• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of simulation education programs to meet simulation-related development needs of CUNY and NYUGSOM faculty and staff, as well as outside organizations.
• Provide simulation education consulting and mentoring services to CUNY and NYUGSOM faculty, staff, and leaders, as well as outside organizations.
• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of simulation fellowships, certificate programs, and other formal training programs aimed at developing leaders in simulation education.
• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of conferences, symposiums, seminars, summits, and other meetings focused on healthcare simulation.
• Serve as NYSIM liaison to CUNY and NYUGSOM simulation workgroups and advisory councils.
• Provide counsel regarding technical, business, and operational simulation education related impacts of the Center.
• Develop appropriate inventory controls and documentation for Center supplies including disposable medical supplies, task trainers, and manikins.
• Ensure up-to-date technology and equipment.
• Oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures that are consistent with those of CUNY and NYUGSOM.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the organizations Service Standards and the Centers vision, mission, and guiding principles and incorporate them into the performance of duties.
• Promote the scholarly reputation and visibility of NYSIM via scholarly publications and presentations.
• Participate in and facilitate research activities related to healthcare simulation, and provide mentorship.
• Participate in professional development activities, including professional associations, attending conferences, workshops and webinars, and reviewing relevant literature.
• Support Assistant Dean of Simulation in planning & implementing special projects as it relates to program and business development for NYSIM.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resource groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director