Job Summary

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Simulation and Clinical Innovation, the Simulation Education Specialist will help facilitate the associated simulations or skills activities. This role will help establish an open skills practice time and also be able to assist with remediations or additional practice at the request of faculty or students for all courses. It will ensure that all courses have consistency and quality within their simulation-based experiences.

The Simulation Education Specialist will facilitate concept and skill mapping across both accelerated and traditional programs and help with the move to competency-based learning within the nursing programs.

This is a part-time (20 hours per week) position with an annual salary range of $33,450.00 to $41,800.00.

For additional information into our many degree programs/certificates offered in the School of Nursing, please visit https://www.umflint.edu/nursing

To learn more about the University of Michigan-Flint campus, click here.

Responsibilities*

Facilitate concept and skill mapping across both accelerated and traditional programs as well as support the move to competency-based learning within the nursing programs.
Meet with students to foster academic success (assist with critical-thinking, clinical skills, and reasoning).
Help plan student events (e.g., summer camps, open hourses, tours)
Coordinate with faculty, staff, other departments and the school to facilitate student success.
Analyze student performance indicators.
Work with the Student Success Coordinator to ensure integration of an individualized success plan into remedation activities.
Work early mornings, late evenings, and some weekends may be required.
Can lift, pull or push up to 80 lbs.

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related health field
Three or more years of clinical experience in acute patient care (critical care) and/or emergency or trauma conditions
Three or more years of teaching experience (academia and/or practice)
Knowledge of human pathophysiology
Current unencumbered Michigan Registered Nurse License
Work faculty, staff and students (current and prospective) in a positive and respectful manner; be a team player
Work in a multicultural settings and a demonstrated commitment to diversity
Proficient in Microsoft and Google suites
Must be able to perform all physical aspects of the job with or without reasonable accommodations - Can lift, pull or push up to 80 lbs.

Desired Qualifications*

Master's Degree
One or more years of experience in simulation operations training
Instructional experience in a baccalaureate (or higher degree) nursing program to include both didactic and clinical teaching
2 or more years of experience in simulation operations
BLS instructor certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or instructor status.
Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) preferred upon hire (obtained within 1 year of hire)
Commitment and patterns of success in working with non-traditional learners

Why Work at U-M Flint?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.

Benefits include:

Generous time off
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier.

For tuition support information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/ benefits/

Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/ chancellor/leadership-mission- vision/

University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/.

The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.

Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.

Modes of Work

Onsite
The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.