Part-Time Faculty (MD, DO) - Simulation Center Instructor (College of Medicine-Phoenix)

Members of the Simulation Faculty Pool will have the opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized educators, researchers, and clinicians to help develop an innovative simulation curriculum to enhance medical student education and improve patient care. As part of the simulation team, Simulation Faculty Pool members will also enjoy the benefits of participating in faculty development sessions geared towards improving bedside education, enhancing clinical assessments, and integration of advanced medical technologies into clinical practice.

Applications are accepted year-round with hiring times being based on the Center's staffing needs. Please note, we may not hire every month.

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• Simulation based
  training (SBT) is integrated into all four years of the medical student
  curriculum at the University of Arizona, College of Medicine-Phoenix.
  Medical students participate in simulation-based activities centered
  around small-group teaching with active discussions and debriefings, in
  addition to procedural training and practice.
• Eligible
  physicians are invited to apply for a Simulation Instructor position.
  Simulation Instructors will be provided with the opportunity to
  participate in and facilitate simulation based training events throughout
  the academic year.
• As a Simulation
  Instructor, physicians will be working alongside our Simulation Curriculum
  Directors, and our Block, Clerkship, Theme, and Course Directors to
  develop, review, and organize simulation scenarios used to train and
  educate our medical students. Simulation Instructors will participate in
  simulation scenarios and coordinate facilitated debriefing sessions
  following each scenario to enhance our medical student education. Our
  Simulation Instructors will also work closely with our simulation team to
  help coordinate simulation based educational activities, in addition to
  assisting with the recruitment and training of faculty volunteers
  participating in our simulation program.
• Simulation
  Instructors will be required to work a minimum of 25 hours in simulation
  per academic year, with a maximum of 200 hours per academic year.
• Simulation
  Instructors are strongly encouraged to participate in Student Interest
  Group Simulation Activities that occur throughout the academic year and to
  participate and attend curricular events and committee meetings as they
  arise.
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Hear and listen
  attentively in a simulated environment where there are multiple auditory,
  visual, tactile, and verbal cues that require prompt responses.
• Vision
  capabilities required for this position include: close vision and ability
  to work on computers. Simulation Instructors must be able to see and
  interpret computer screens, patient monitors, and read the labels on
  medications and clinical equipment.
• Simulation
  Instructors may be required to stand or sit and facilitate a simulation
  scenario for up to 5 hours at a time.
  In certain simulation events, physicians will be required to perform
  procedures and participate in clinical maneuvers on mannequins and task
  trainers.
• Simulation Instructors
  will be required to work a minimum of 25 hours in simulation per academic year,
  with a maximum of 200 hours per academic year.

• MD or DO.
• Board Certified.
• Licensed to
  practice medicine in Arizona at the time of appointment.
• Currently in good
  standing with the medical board of their specialty.
• Dedicated to the
  delivery of patient-centered medicine.
• Available to work
  a minimum of 25 hours in Simulation per Academic Year.
• Individuals who are
  selected for employment and do NOT currently hold a faculty title with The
  University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, will be required to obtain
  faculty status. This will include obtaining letters of recommendation and
  review by the appropriate College review committee.

* Practicing clinician in a medical or surgical specialty that encompasses the content being taught in the Simulation Faculty Track being considered.

* Previous experience with medical student or graduate medical education preferred.

* Previous experience in teaching simulation.

* Demonstrates ability to work as a member of the healthcare team, exhibiting skills, communication practices and behaviors of a team leader.

* One year of technical experience working in a remote or virtual environment using video conferencing software, preferably Zoom.

College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources

HR-PHX@arizona.edu

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Letter of Interest: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).