Executive Director Simulation Education

About the role

The Simulation Center, under the Office of the Provost, is committed to advancing academic excellence through innovative simulation-based education, interprofessional collaboration, and experiential learning at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. The Center includes a staff of 10, supporting simulation programming and activities across multiple simulation facilities at UNT Health and soon-to-launch in UNT Dallas campus. The Simulation Center supports UNT Health academic colleges and institutional initiatives across the UNT System through high-quality simulation experiences that promote educational excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise-level strategic leadership for simulation education across UNT Health.
• Direct governance, compliance, and institutional risk management for all simulation activities.
• Lead strategic planning for simulation infrastructure and growth.
• Advise senior academic leadership through institutional assessment, reporting, and data-informed decision-making.
• Advance innovation and academic excellence in simulation-based education.
• Oversee multi-location operational and financial stewardship.
• Establish and lead workforce development and professional standards for simulation-based education.
• Cultivate internal and external partnerships and funding opportunities.

Requirements

• Master's degree (or higher) in a health profession, education, or closely related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in simulation-based education, academic health sciences or a closely related field.

Qualifications

• Expertise in simulation-based education, including curriculum integration and assessment.
• Experience using data and assessment to inform leadership decisions.
• Knowledge of academic administration, governance structures, and accreditation standards.
• Knowledge of financial management principles, including budgeting and resource stewardship.
• Knowledge of simulation-based education principles, practices, and emerging technologies.
• Skill in strategic planning and execution aligned with institutional priorities.
• Skill in leadership and supervision of professional staff across multiple units.
• Skill in analyzing, preparing, and presenting reports and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Ability to analyze complex organizational, operational, and risk-related issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to build partnerships and influence institutional decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in simulation (e.g., CHSE, CHSOS, or equivalent).
• Clinical licensure in good standing.
• Five or more years of experience designing and leading health simulation education.
• Experience leading an interprofessional healthcare simulation program that serves multiple clinical/academic disciplines.
• Prior experience in large, complex academic health systems or multi-institution collaborations.