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Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Dean of Clinical Simulation
Position Number
BSOM_ADCLINSIM
Vacancy Open to
ECU Employees
Department
EHH BSOM AA Simulation and Safety
Department Homepage
https://medicine.ecu.edu/clinicalsimulation/
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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS-BSOM
Division
ECU Health/BSOM
Classification Title
Assistant Dean
Working Title
Assistant Dean of Clinical Simulation
Number of Vacancies
1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
up to .30
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.
Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Type
Faculty (Teaching)
Position Location (City)
Greenville
Job Category
Faculty (Teaching)
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East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.
Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.
ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.
The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Interprofessional Clinical Simulation Program (ICSP) at the Brody School of Medicine (BSOM) provides access to simulation-based education for learners across the Health Sciences Campus and ECU Health Medical Center. The program collaborates closely with ECU Health Medical Center in offering educational activities to Graduate Medical Education, EastCare, and other hospital staff. The mission of the Clinical Simulation Program is to promote excellence in clinical care, promote patient and learner safety, and improve multidisciplinary team performance using simulation modalities. The ICSP is a fully accredited program by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.
A 24-room 10,000 sq. ft. Clinical Simulation Center is located adjacent to the hospital on the first floor of the Brody Health Sciences Building. A new 30,000 sq ft Simulation Center is under construction as part of the new Medical Education Building (opening Fall 2027). The ICSP also has a mobile Healthcare Simulation Unit, a 44-foot specialized vehicle that provides simulation education throughout the region, and an MV-22 Osprey Military Transport Simulator.
Primary Purpose of Position
This is an "Internal Posting" for an Assistant Dean of Clinical Simulation, open only to applicants currently employed by East Carolina University, Brody School of Medicine, and will be a part-time (up to .30 FTE/30%) reassignment of time for a Brody School of Medicine faculty member.
The Assistant Dean of Clinical Simulation has the primary responsibility for delivering, facilitating, and overseeing simulation-based educational activities for medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty within the Office of Clinical Simulation at the Brody School of Medicine (BSOM). This position reports to the Associate Dean of Clinical Simulation and requires consistent on-site engagement in teaching, educational facilitation, and program administration to support the effective implementation of the BSOM Simulation Program. The Assistant Dean of Clinical Simulation contributes to the implementation of established curricula, supports faculty and learners during simulation activities, provides educational oversight, and engages in learner mentorship, while maintaining ongoing professional development in simulation education and academic leadership.
Job Duties:
Teaching/Instruction (40%)
The Assistant Dean of Clinical Simulation is responsible for the delivery, facilitation, and oversight of simulation-based educational activities for medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty. This includes direct teaching, learner assessment, and active supervision during simulation sessions.
Responsibilities include:

• Deliver and precept simulation-based educational activities across undergraduate and graduate medical education programs.
• Provide direct supervision and guidance during simulation sessions, including scenario facilitation and technical skills assessment.
• Support learners requiring additional guidance or remediation by providing mentorship and academic oversight.
• Engage in learner evaluation, providing feedback on performance, skills development, and clinical decision-making within simulation settings.
• Collaborate with the Administrative Director and Associate Dean to contribute to the overall quality and effectiveness of the simulation program through active involvement in program delivery and continuous improvement efforts.
• Serve as Lead Faculty, M2 Doctoring Physical Diagnosis Rotation (PDR), Part 1 - Responsible for curriculum development, in-person teaching, and facilitation of all sessions
• Serve as Faculty Preceptor, M1 Introduction to Simulation - Provide instruction and oversight to students during the session
• Serve as Faculty Preceptor, M2 Integrated Patient Clinical Skills (IPCS) - Participate in dry runs, precept, and debrief during at least 7 of 14 simulation sessions
• Serve as Faculty Preceptor, Transition to Residency - Mega Code Simulation Session - Participate in dry runs, precept, and debrief during simulation sessions.
• Serve as Faculty Preceptor, Transition to M4 (TTM) Simulation Sessions - Participate in dry runs, precept, and debrief during simulation sessions
• Serve as Course Co - Director, Medical Simulation Student Electives - Oversee medical students during their two-week elective.

Faculty Development (30%)
The Assistant Dean of Clinical Simulation is responsible for supporting faculty in the delivery of high-quality simulation-based medical education. Responsibilities include:

• Facilitate faculty development and training in simulation-based education, including scenario design, equipment use, and debriefing techniques.
• Assist with faculty review and provide structured feedback to at least five faculty members annually.
• In collaboration with the Associate Dean, lead and participate in formal faculty development sessions (four sessions per year, four hours each).
• Engage faculty in simulation-specific orientation and ongoing professional development in alignment with Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) accreditation standards.
• Maintain proficiency in current and emerging simulation education methods, instructional design, and evaluation techniques by attending local and national courses and conferences for ongoing development of simulation-based skills.

Leadership (15%)
The Assistant Dean of Clinical Simulation contributes to the strategic and operational leadership of the BSOM Simulation Program. Responsibilities include:

• Serve as a role model for professionalism, ethical conduct, and academic integrity.
• Promote best practices in simulation education and support institutional goals related to learner outcomes and faculty development.
• Participate in local, regional, national, and international simulation organizations and professional activities.
• Engage in leadership initiatives, including committee service, program oversight, and quality improvement efforts within the Simulation Program.
• Maintain ongoing professional growth through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations.

Research / Scholarly Activity (15%)
The Assistant Dean of Clinical Simulation participates in scholarly activities to advance knowledge and practice in simulation-based medical education. Responsibilities include:

• Mentor medical students and trainees engaged in simulation-based research or scholarly projects during electives, providing guidance on study design, execution, and dissemination.
• Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Clinical Simulation to oversee and support learner research and educational scholarship.
• Develop and contribute to scholarly outputs, including abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Disseminate scholarly work at institutional, regional, and national venues to advance the field of simulation-based education.

Note: Other Duties as assigned.
Contingent Upon availability of funds.
Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Current Brody School of Medicine Faculty member.
• MD or DO degree from an appropriately accredited institution or completed foreign medical education accepted and recognized for ECFMG Certification is required.
• Board certified in a clinical specialty.
• Possess medical staff privileges at ECU Health Medical Center.
• Credentialed and approved to practice through ECU Health Physicians and receive medical liability coverage through ECU Health Physicians and ECU Health carrier.
• Two years of experience in medical education, including delivery of clinical education and bedside teaching to learners.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

• Full, unencumbered license to practice medicine in North Carolina
• Full schedule DEA Registration Certificate
• Credentialing with ECU Health Physicians

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Preference given to multi-boarded physicians.
• Three or more years of experience in simulation-based education at the undergraduate or graduate medical education level.
• Completion of a Simulation Fellowship or equivalent advanced simulation training or course.
• Experience with standardized patients, high-fidelity manikins, and partial task trainers.
• Detail-oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, interprofessional, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, problem-solve, analyze complex information, improve processes, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines.
• Proven capacity to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students.

Special Instructions to Applicant
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
At the time of employment, two to four original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Please be aware that if selected as Candidate of Choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the references section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered for meeting this requirement.
Additional Instructions to Applicant

• In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
• Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Job Open Date
03/19/2026
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins
04/03/2026
Rank Level
Not Applicable
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