Assistant/Associate/Professor (Simulation)Search extended through 10/18/2024Hiring Department: UICOMP-HSEPLocation: Peoria, IL USARequisition ID: 1027086Posting Close Date: 10/18/2024 Position SummaryThe University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) is seeking a candidate full-time as the Director of Simulation with a focus on Clinical Simulation Education and Assessment. The individual will be based at the Peoria campus and will oversee the clinical simulation and education for medical students, residents, and faculty occurring at UICOMP.Duties & Responsibilities
- In conjunction with the Assistant Dean for Faculty Development will design and implement educational programs forfaculty development in use of clinical simulation, debriefing, and assessment.
- Collaborates with JUMP Simulation Center and the UIC COM Rockford and Chicago simulation teams for Undergraduate Medical Education Simulation Events.
- Design and evaluate clinical simulation curriculum to ensure that expected competencies are being taught to residents,fellows, and faculty.
- Oversees the collection of data on the simulation program and learning outcomes.
- Collaborates with faculty on disseminating findings through scholarly activity.
- Assist faculty in the development of curriculum related to clinical simulation-based education and assessment.
- Analyze current organizational status, identify needs, and develop organizational improvement plans.
- Prepare reports on program activities, standards, accreditation requirements, external meetings, educational concerns,and participant successes.
- Work with UICOMP faculty on simulation education, programs, training certification, research, and publications.
- Collaborate with pre-clinical, clinical, and preceptor faculty to facilitate the development of student/resident skills in: team communication, quality improvement, inter-professional coordination of care while reinforcing the principles of patient centered, high value medical care and evidence-based medicine.
- Initiate and maintain ongoing professional contacts with physicians, area health facilities, community organizations, and institutions.
- Supervise the simulation team and associated staff and redistribute workload as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
- PhD, EdD
- 2-3 Years Experience in Curriculum Development or Healthcare Education
- Strong leadership and management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Preference given to those with degrees in Human Factors, Instructional Design, Clinical Simulation Education, or related field
- Previous education in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate medical levels is preferred.
Thisposition is located on the Peoria Campus, 170 miles southwest of Chicago,Illinois.The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria offers acompetitive salary, generous paid leave, enrollment in the State UniversityRetirement System pension, and offers paid time off for professionaldevelopment.UICOMP is one of the three regional campuses of the University ofIllinois College of Medicine, one of the largest public medical schools in thecountry. UICOMP's educational programs include 244 medical students and300 residents/fellows in 21 different post graduate programs. We are located in Peoria, Illinois - a central Illinois city withall the urban amenities, minus the traffic. Peoria boasts the largest parkdistrict in Illinois with dozens of miles of walking/biking paths, an airportwith 11 direct destinations, a vibrant music and arts scene, minor leaguesports, and a low cost of living. The Peoria metro area is home to 375,000people and just two hours from Chicago and St. Louis.To apply, pleasevisit this job listing on the UIC Job Board at, scrolltowards the bottom of the page and click, Apply Now.You may beredirected to log into, or to create a new account.For fullestconsideration please apply by 9/13/2024. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer,including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complieswith all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visitRequired Employment Notices and Posters at to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information aboutrequired background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, andemployment eligibility review through E-Verify.As an EOE/AA employer, the University of Illinois encourages applicationsfrom individuals regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex,gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, and Veteran or disabilitystatus.The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all jobcandidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Backgroundchecks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees.Request an accommodation at