Manager, Simulation Education, Simulation Center

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager of Simulation Education provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and academic guidance for the design, delivery, and evaluation of simulation-based education within the Simulation Center. This role collaborates with faculty, clinical leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative simulation programs that enhance clinical skills, promote patient safety, and advance educational excellence across the institution.

The Manager is responsible for supervising simulation educators and support staff, ensuring effective use of simulation technologies, and aligning simulation activities with institutional goals and accreditation standards. This position oversees curriculum integration, instructional design, faculty development, and assessment methodologies to create high-quality learner experiences.

The Manager also monitors program outcomes, manages budgets and resources, and drives continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making. By fostering collaboration, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, and promoting best practices in experiential learning, the Manager of Simulation Education plays a critical role in preparing healthcare professionals to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate patient care.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage

100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay

Paid Time Off, available day one

Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Education

Master's Degree in Education or related field.

Experience

7 years of experience in simulation-based education, instructional design, curricular work, or related field.

Licenses and Certifications

CHSE (Certified Healthcare Simulation Education) certification Upon Hire

Preferred Skills

A clinical background in nursing or respiratory therapy is strongly preferred, with experience applying clinical expertise in educational or simulation-based environments.

JOB DUTIES

Oversees the implementation of the simulation curriculum across different programs and courses, ensuring consistency and coherence.

Advises, assists and collaborates with faculty, educators and staff to develop and implement curricula, placing special emphasis on innovative instructional modalities.

Organizes and oversees faculty development, and provides assistance and training to faculty for the design and delivery of effective instruction through innovative technology.

Ensures that accreditation standards are maintained, generates annual reports and compile materials for reaccreditation cycles, including site visits.

Researches, evaluates, and identifies new learning methods and instructional technology.

Evaluates assessment methods for valid, adequate, and reliable standards.

Provides technical and educational support to faculty, staff and students for online teaching and learning tools related to innovative curricula.

Develops and maintains curriculum portal for the Simulation Center.

Facilitates and supports development of content for simulation scenarios to ensure the identified learning objectives can be met.

Serves as subject matter expert in simulation-based curriculum teaching, assessment and instructional design methods to provide consultation and guidance to faculty, instructors and stakeholders.

Identifies and supports the implementation of new educational technologies and methods to enhance simulation-based learning experiences.

Coordinates timelines and work plans for simulation curriculum development and implementation, annual reviews, revision, and course evaluations.

Tracks all scholarly activity.

Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage

100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay

Paid Time Off, available day one

Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits