UNIV - MUSC Healthcare Simulation Center (MUSC HSC) Educator - COM

Company: Medical University of South Carolina
Location: Charleston
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Summary The Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine offers an exceptional opportunity for a qualified candidate. The MUSC HSC Educator has a pivotal role in managing and deploying a wide range of MUSC-HSC simulation activities, ensuring compliance with simulation-based education best practices, the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) accreditation standards, and institutional policies and procedures. They collaborate with many individuals from across the MUSC enterprise and externally, including faculty, students, trainees, healthcare practitioners, technicians, and administrative personnel to provide high-quality simulation-based education and foster innovation, teamwork, and research. Entity Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type? Unclassified Cost Center CC000982 COM MUSC Healthcare Simulation Center CC Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade University-00 Pay Range 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description 1. Education Development (25%) Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and center staff to develop simulation-based learning activities and assessments that adhere to best practices. Develop and deploy staff and facilitator training sessions and materials to support simulation-based education best practices. Network with stakeholders, demonstrating the effective use of simulation-based education for current and future health care professionals and promoting patient safety. 2. Education Management (25%) Program high-quality scenarios using Laerdal SimDesigner that conform to simulation best practices. Manage and maintain the MS Teams master course index and project management system for scenario development and tracking. Develop, deploy, and manage online content to support simulation activities, facilitator training, and staff development. Maintain CHSE certification. 3. Accreditation Coordination and Maintenance (30%) Collect and evaluate center, learner, and facilitator data to ensure continuous quality improvement and ongoing Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) accreditation status. Review and update simulation scenarios and supporting materials to ensure MUSC-HSC simulation activities meet standards of best practice established by SSH and other professional organizations (e.g. INACSL). Review and update policies and procedures regularly to ensure MUSC-HSC operations meet standards of best practice established by SSH and other professional organizations (e.g. INACSL). Manage the application process for SSH reaccreditation, producing a professionally written application packet that accurately and effectively reflects MUSC-HSC operations and educational activities. Serve as the point of contact for all matters related to SSH reaccreditation, including writing periodic reports, receiving feedback, and implementing needed changes. 4. Technical Solutions Development (15%) Develop technical competency to enable effective support of simulation activities within MUSC-HSC. Manage and conduct tours and demonstrations for external and internal groups, including developing standard activities and procedures. Manage Society of Simulation in Healthcare Week activities. Identify, develop, and deploy innovative healthcare education solutions, in conjunction with the MUSC-HSC Director; other duties as assigned by the MUSC-HSC Director. 5. Other duties as assigned (5%) Position Requirements: Master's degree in a relevant field (healthcare, education, etc.) 2 years of experience in healthcare simulation-based education Experience in developing and deploying simulation-based education curricula, scenarios, and supporting materials SSH Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or eligible for certification within the first year of appointment Health care professional experience preferred Skills and Abilities: Manage multiple projects simultaneously Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Proficient in Microsoft productivity and collaborative products Proficient in Laerdal LLEAP software for scenario development/programming within the first year of appointment Create Shareable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM)-compliant online modules within the first year of appointment Applicants are invited, after submission of application, to submit a cover letter that describes the applicant’s interest in the position, current resume/curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and the names and contact information for three professional references. Please direct questions about the position to: Donna Kern, MD Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education Assistant Dean for Patient Safety and Simulation Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine MUSC College of Medicine email: kerndh@musc.edu Additional Job Description Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent) If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. 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