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As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for simulation center director in Arizona is $85,571.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,800.00 and $94,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Simulation Center Director oversees the operations, development, and strategic planning of a simulation center, which is used for training and education in fields such as healthcare, aviation, or emergency response. They manage staff, budgets, and technology to ensure high-quality, realistic training experiences. Additionally, they collaborate with educators, develop curriculum, and implement best practices to enhance simulation-based learning. Their role also involves maintaining equipment, facilitating research, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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To thrive as a Simulation Center Director, you need strong leadership abilities, in-depth knowledge of simulation-based education, and typically a background in healthcare, education, or biomedical fields. Familiarity with simulation technologies such as high-fidelity manikins, audiovisual systems, and learning management software, along with relevant certifications like CHSE (Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator), is highly valuable. Outstanding organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams are vital soft skills in this role. These competencies are essential for efficiently managing the center's operations, ensuring quality training outcomes, and fostering innovation in educational experiences.

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A Simulation Center Director oversees the coordination and delivery of simulation-based training programs, manages center staff and resources, and ensures the maintenance and optimal functionality of simulation equipment. They work closely with faculty and program leaders to design, implement, and evaluate educational scenarios that meet both clinical and academic objectives. Additionally, the director may be responsible for administrative duties such as budgeting, scheduling, and compliance with accreditation standards. This dynamic role often involves balancing strategic planning with hands-on operational tasks, providing opportunities for leadership and direct impact on staff and learner development.

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Part-Time Faculty (MD, DO) - Simulation Center Instructor (College of Medicine-Phoenix)

University of Arizona

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

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Part-Time Faculty (MD, DO) - Simulation Center Instructor (College of Medicine-Phoenix)
Posting Number
req24666
Department
COM Phx Ugrd Medical Education
Department Website Link
College of Medicine-Phoenix
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location
Greater Phoenix Area
Address
Phoenix, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The Center for Simulation and Innovation (CSI) at the University of Arizona, College of Medicine-Phoenix is a state-of-the art healthcare simulation facility dedicated, in every sense, to fulfill its mission to continually improving health care through education, research, and advancement of clinical care. The world-class 33,000 square-foot facility is designed to teach all healthcare professionals in a safe and realistic clinical environment. The center features multiple mock hospital rooms and resuscitation bays, surgical, obstetric and pediatric suites, debriefing rooms, and a myriad of high-fidelity mannequins, simulators, and synthetic task trainers.Members of the Simulation Faculty Pool will have the opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized educators, researchers, and clinicians to help develop an innovative simulation curriculum to enhance medical student education and improve patient care. As part of the simulation team, Simulation Faculty Pool members will also enjoy the benefits of participating in faculty development sessions geared towards improving bedside education, enhancing clinical assessments, and integration of advanced medical technologies into clinical practice.
Applications are accepted year-round with hiring times being based on the Center's staffing needs. We do not hire every month.
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Simulation based training (SBT) is integrated into all four years of the medical student curriculum at the University of Arizona, College of Medicine-Phoenix. Medical students participate in simulation-based activities centered around small-group teaching with active discussions and debriefings, in addition to procedural training and practice.
  • Eligible physicians are invited to apply for a Simulation Instructor position. Simulation Instructors will be provided with the opportunity to participate in and facilitate simulation based training events throughout the academic year.
  • As a Simulation Instructor, physicians will be working alongside our Simulation Curriculum Directors, and our Block, Clerkship, Theme, and Course Directors to develop, review, and organize simulation scenarios used to train and educate our medical students. Simulation Instructors will participate in simulation scenarios and coordinate facilitated debriefing sessions following each scenario to enhance our medical student education. Our Simulation Instructors will also work closely with our simulation team to help coordinate simulation based educational activities, in addition to assisting with the recruitment and training of faculty volunteers participating in our simulation program.
  • Simulation Instructors will be required to work a minimum of 25 hours in simulation per academic year, with a maximum of 200 hours per academic year.Simulation Instructors are strongly encouraged to participate in Student Interest Group
  • Simulation Activities that occur throughout the academic year and to participate and attend curricular events and committee meetings as they arise.

Physical Demands:
  • Hear and listen attentively in a simulated environment where there are multiple auditory, visual, tactile, and verbal cues that require prompt responses.
  • Vision capabilities required for this position include: close vision and ability to work on computers. Simulation Instructors must be able to see and interpret computer screens, patient monitors, and read the labels on medications and clinical equipment.
  • Simulation Instructors may be required to stand or sit and facilitate a simulation scenario for up to 5 hours at a time.
    In certain simulation events, physicians will be required to perform procedures and participate in clinical maneuvers on mannequins and task trainers.
  • Simulation Instructors will be required to work a minimum of 25 hours in simulation per academic year, with a maximum of 200 hours per academic year.

Minimum Qualifications
  • MD or DO.
  • Board Certified.
  • Licensed to practice medicine in Arizona at the time of appointment.
  • Currently in good standing with the medical board of their specialty.
  • Dedicated to the delivery of patient-centered medicine.
  • Available to work a minimum of 25 hours in Simulation per Academic Year.
  • Individuals who are selected for employment and do NOT currently hold a faculty title with The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, will be required to obtain faculty status. This will include obtaining letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate College review committee.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Practicing clinician in a medical or surgical specialty that encompasses the content being taught in the Simulation Faculty Track being considered.
  • Previous experience with medical student or graduate medical education preferred.
  • Previous experience in teaching simulation.
  • Demonstrates ability to work as a member of the healthcare team, exhibiting skills, communication practices and behaviors of a team leader.
  • One year of technical experience working in a remote or virtual environment using video conferencing software, preferably Zoom.

Rank
Tenure Information
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
Varies
Job FTE
.025
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Faculty
Benefits Eligible
No Benefits
Rate of Pay
$100 Per Hour
Compensation Type
hourly rate
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
0
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Talent Acquisition, Office of Human Resources
talent@arizona.edu
Open Date
12/2/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.
Cover Letter: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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