Program Director System Simulation Education - Education

Summary:

The Program Director System Simulation Education is a visionary leader responsible for developing, implementing, and standardizing simulation-based curriculum across CHRISTUS Health in conjunction with other leaders of the CHRISTUS Simulation Institute. This role focuses on ensuring consistency, quality, and evidence-based best practices in simulation education throughout the system. The Program Director will collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders to establish a unified framework for simulation training that enhances clinical competency, patient safety, and interprofessional collaboration. A strong background in curriculum design, educational research, and simulation-based instruction is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.

Curriculum Development & Standardization

• In partnership with the System Medical Director for Simulation, the Program Director leads the design, development, and implementation of a standardized simulation curriculum aligned with system-wide clinical priorities and competency frameworks.
• Collaborates with clinical, academic, and simulation leaders to develop consistent learning objectives, scenarios, and assessment tools across ministries and learner levels.
• Creates a repository of validated simulation cases and curricular materials for system-wide use.
• Establishes processes for curriculum review, revision, and alignment with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Develops scalable instructional models for simulation delivery across inpatient, outpatient, and virtual platforms.
• Hires, trains, disciplines, mentors, supports, manages, supervises, and develops direct reports as applicable.

Educational Quality & Evaluation

• Designs evaluation tools focused on outcome-based metrics, with attention to validity, reliability, and alignment with learning objectives.
• Analyzes educational outcomes to inform curricular improvements and drive educational excellence.
• Ensures consistent documentation and data collection across sites for reporting and benchmarking.

Faculty Development & Support

• Trains and mentors faculty in simulation-based pedagogy, debriefing techniques, and curriculum delivery.
• Leads faculty development initiatives to promote adoption of standardized practices.
• Works with other System Education leaders in the devepment of onboarding and competency programs for new simulation instructors.

Program Operations & Oversight

• Provides oversight for scheduling and coordination of simulation activities, ensuring alignment with the standardized curriculum.
• Maintains records of simulation activity, instructor engagement, and learner participation to support compliance and accreditation.
• Creates and oversees the department's operational processes, procedures, policies, forms, and workflows
• This role requires a strong emphasis on fostering partnerships and collaboration across departments to ensure compliance and standardization in operations
• Reviews procurement, business affairs, and supply chain processes and transactions

Research & Scholarship

• Leads and supports research initiatives focused on simulation curriculum effectiveness and innovation.
• Co-authors publications and present findings at national and international simulation forums.
• Develops grant proposals to support curriculum development and program sustainability.

Strategic Leadership & Communication

• Serves as the system subject matter expert for simulation curriculum.
• Facilitates communication across ministries to promote a unified approach to simulation education.
• Leads marketing and promotional strategies to raise awareness of simulation initiatives and curriculum availability.
• Assists with the development of strategic operational action plans both internally and institutionally
• This role demands a high level of service commitment and the ability to represent the department in various operational matters, ensuring a collaborative and data-driven approach to decision-making
• Prepares contractual agreements and associated budgets, ensuring timely submission of proposals or agreements
• Provides strategic consultation and guidance to leadership on operational issues and evaluate business proposals

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Master's degree in healthcare education, simulation, nursing, instructional design, or related field required

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in healthcare simulation, with demonstrated success in curriculum development and faculty training, required
• Experience developing and implementing system-wide educational strategies
• Familiarity with simulation technologies and scenario development platforms
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and project management skills
• Track record of scholarly work and/or grant writing in simulation or healthcare education preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• None required

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time