Interprofessional Experiential Learning and Simulation Coordinator

Hood College seeks a part-time Interprofessional Experiential Learning and Simulation Coordinator to support, coordinate, and expand simulation-based and experiential learning initiatives across the Ruth Whitaker Holmes School of Behavioral and Health Sciences (SBHS). Under the general direction of the Dean of the School of Behavioral and Health Sciences and in collaboration with department chairs, program directors, faculty, and staff, the Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of simulation and experiential learning activities that support student learning, professional skill development, accreditation expectations, and workforce readiness across multiple disciplines. The Coordinator will work closely with faculty and staff to develop and support innovative experiential learning initiatives that utilize simulation, educational technologies, applied learning strategies, and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance student learning and professional preparation. This position requires flexibility in scheduling to support undergraduate and graduate courses, simulation activities, and experiential learning experiences that may occur during evenings or other nontraditional instructional times. This Coordinator will help establish interprofessional experiential learning and simulation as a distinctive hallmark of the SBHS student experience while maximizing existing institutional resources and supporting future growth.

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Simulation and Experiential Learning Development (35%) o Design, implement, and support simulation and experiential learning activities across SBHS academic programs.

o Collaborate with faculty to develop simulation scenarios, experiential learning exercises, competency assessments, and debriefing strategies aligned with program outcomes and accreditation requirements.

o Assist faculty in integrating simulation, standardized patients, emerging technologies, and other experiential learning strategies into courses and curricula.

o Develop innovative approaches to experiential learning that support undergraduate, graduate, in-person, hybrid, and online learners.

o Serve as a resource for faculty seeking to implement experiential learning initiatives and provide consultation on simulation pedagogy, technology integration, facilitation, assessment, and debriefing.

Interprofessional and Interdisciplinary Programming (50%) o Coordinate interdisciplinary learning experiences that engage students from multiple SBHS programs in collaborative problem-solving and team-based practice.

o Support the development of shared simulation and experiential learning activities focused on complex health, behavioral health, community, and social service challenges.

o Facilitate opportunities for students to develop communication, collaboration, leadership, and professional practice competencies within interprofessional environments.

o Assist in planning school-wide experiential learning initiatives, simulation events, and interdisciplinary educational programming.

Operations and Coordination

o Recruit, train, schedule, and support standardized patients and other simulation participants.

o Coordinate logistics for simulation and experiential learning activities, including planning, implementation, scheduling, and operational support.

o Manage and support effective utilization of simulation spaces, equipment, educational technologies, and related resources.

o Assist with assessment activities and the collection of student performance data related to experiential learning initiatives.

Assessment, Accreditation, and Strategic Growth

o Assist programs in documenting student competency achievement through simulation and experiential learning activities.

o Support accreditation-related initiatives by helping programs develop, implement, and assess experiential learning opportunities aligned with professional standards.

o Collect and analyze data related to program utilization, effectiveness, and student outcomes.

o Assist in identifying grant opportunities, partnerships, and strategic initiatives related to experiential learning, workforce development, and innovation.

o Contribute to the continued growth and advancement of experiential learning across the SBHS.

Weekly Work Hours: This position requires flexibility in scheduling to support undergraduate and graduate courses, simulation activities, and experiential learning experiences that may occur during evenings or other nontraditional instructional times.

Qualifications

We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution. To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a health, behavioral health, education, instructional technology, informatics, simulation, or related field.
• Experience coordinating, facilitating, or supporting simulation, experiential learning, clinical education, workforce training, or related educational activities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
• Strong organizational, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using educational technology and learning platforms.

Preferred Skills and Characteristics

• Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE), Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS), or equivalent simulation-related credential; or ability to obtain certification within a reasonable period.
• Experience working within higher education, healthcare, behavioral health, or human services settings.
• Experience with simulation technology, standardized patient programs, electronic health record systems, virtual reality platforms, artificial intelligence tools, or related educational technologies.
• Experience supporting accreditation, competency-based education, or assessment initiatives.
• Experience facilitating interdisciplinary or interprofessional education activities.
• Grant development, program development, or educational innovation experience.

Technology Skills Proficient in MS Office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), e-mail and Internet. Ability to learn new applications quickly including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications.

Language Skills Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from both external and internal customers both in person and by phone. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills Proficient with statistical and financial concepts. Must have the ability to apply those concepts to tracking, projections, goal setting, and interpreting reports. Must be able to draw conclusions from reports and make cost effective decisions regarding programs.

Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to work independently and as a member of a group in developing and executing project plans. Ability to work in the theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use fingers, hands, reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is required to sit. The employee may occasionally be required to stand and lift and move up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment The work environment described here is representative of what an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level is usually moderate and could include interaction with other employees, students, the public, telephones, and other office equipment.

Compensation

The salary for this position ranges from $31,500 to $35,000 depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, training, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation for work completed beyond the minimum contracted teaching load may be provided. Hood College has provided a compensation range representing its good faith estimate of what the College may pay for the position at the time of posting. The College may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. Hood College offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefits.

To Apply We invite qualified candidates to apply online via our electronic application which requires submission of a cover letter, resumé and three professional references.

If you need assistance with the on-line application process, please email humanresources@hood.edu or call (301) 696-3592.

Hood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, religion, or age in recruitment, admission and access to, or treatment, or employment in its programs, services, benefits, or activities as required by applicable laws including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and students. Inquiries about discrimination or reasonable accommodation should be referred to the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator at Alumnae Hall, 401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD. 21701 (AD 308), (301) 696-3123. For complete information on Hood College’s nondiscrimination policy, please visit http://www.hood.edu/non-discrimination/