Assistant Director, Clinical Learning Center, Open Level Instructional Specialist (12 Months Salaried) College of Medicine

The Assistant Director of the Clinical Learning Center (CLC) supports and enhances clinical skills education within the medical and physician assistant curricula. The position reports to the Director of the CLC and provides operational, instructional, and educational design support for simulation-based and standardized patient learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of integrated clinical skills curriculum materials for medical and physician assistant students.
• Aid in design and facilitation of small group learning sessions and simulation-based instructional activities.
• Provide informal coaching, tutoring, and clinical skills support to students.
• Contribute to interprofessional education initiatives and curriculum integration efforts.
• Aid in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs).
• Aid in the orientation, training, assessment, and quality assurance of standardized patients.
• Develop clinical case scenarios and program scenarios into simulation systems and task trainers.
• Support troubleshooting and instructional use of simulation technologies (e.g., Laerdal, Gaumard, and related platforms).
• Assist in day-to-day operations of the Clinical Learning Center, including scheduling, resource coordination, and equipment management.
• Support maintenance and operational readiness of simulation equipment, audiovisual systems, and clinical learning technologies.
• Contribute to policy development and implementation related to CLC instructional operations.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement processes for CLC programs and services.
• Serve in an acting leadership capacity for the CLC in the absence of the Director.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or terminal degree in Nursing, Medicine, Physician Assistant Studies, Health Sciences, Education, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Current active Florida licensure as a healthcare professional, as appropriate to the candidate’s discipline and responsibilities (e.g., RN, APRN/NP, PA, or MD/DO), by start date.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching, training, or clinical instruction in health professions education.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in clinical practice, health professions education, or healthcare administration.
• Experience in simulation-based education, standardized patient programs, or clinical skills laboratories.
• Experience with curriculum development in medical or health professions education.
• Familiarity with simulation technologies (e.g., Laerdal, Gaumard, or comparable systems).
• Experience with continuous quality improvement (CQI), program evaluation, or educational outcomes assessment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills in an academic medical environment.

Contact Info

Professor, Director, Charlotte E. Maguire, M.D. and TMH Clinical Learning Center
Debra Danforth, DNP, APRN, FAANP

University Information
Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Faculty Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.

Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

Considerations
This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
Requires periodic travel to regional campuses and affiliated College of Medicine instructional sites.
This is a Clinical, Specialized non-tenure track role, and the level is commensurate with experience.
This position is being advertised as open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.