Standardized Patient (SP) Educator
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Position Details
Position Information
Position Type
Professional Staff
Faculty Track
Position Title
Standardized Patient (SP) Educator
Employment Status
Full Time
Months
12
Campus
Portland, ME
Description
The Standardized Patient (SP) Educator plays a critical role in supporting experiential learning and assessment within the Interprofessional Simulation and Innovation Center (ISIC). Reporting directly to the Senior Director of the ISIC, this position is responsible for the full lifecycle of standardized patient involvement, including spearheading recruitment efforts, overseeing onboarding, and delivering continuous, ongoing training to ensure standardized patients and human models are well-prepared to participate in simulation activities across UNE's health professions education.
About the University of New EnglandUNE is Maine's largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state's top provider of health professionals and home to Maine's only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.
Benefits Overview
Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
Up to 8% retirement plan match.
Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
Educational benefits:
UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners.
UNE tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full-time service.
50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full-time service. For more information about our outstanding benefits, please visit: UNE Benefits Overview
Responsibilities
Develops, implements, and evaluates training programs for Standardized Patients and Human Models to ensure accurate and consistent case portrayal.
Prepares SPs to provide structured feedback and enhance student and trainee learning experiences.
Collaborates with subject matter experts, faculty, and simulation program stakeholders to align training with realistic, clinically relevant healthcare scenarios.
Collaborate and coordinates with program faculty to set up SP training sessions prior to simulation activities.
Provides faculty/educator support, including case design collaboration, session preparation, and integration of SP methodology into teaching and assessment.
Oversees quality assurance processes to evaluate SP performance, ensure consistency, and maintain the integrity of simulation-based assessments.
Recruits, onboards, and maintains a diverse and well-prepared pool of SPs to support high-quality, simulation-based education.
Ensures simulation activities reflect real-world healthcare encounters and promote interprofessional learning outcomes.
Provides accurate records of hours worked to the departmental fiscal representative to ensure prompt payment to SPs.
Participates in preparation of programmatic reports, internal and external funding proposals (grants, RFPs, special initiatives), and scholarly materials.
Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree or a minimum of 5 years work experience in health care, simulation, corporate training, theatre or related field, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
Experience in recruitment, onboarding, and training in educational or healthcare settings.
Proven ability to communicate effectively with learners, standardized patients, faculty, and staff.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to foster professional growth through constructive feedback.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, details, and deadlines.
Proficiency with word-processing, spreadsheets, and database management tools (e.g., MS Access, Excel).
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a dynamic environment.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Familarity with technologies and software to assist in educational delivery to SPs and stakeholders Desirable
Master's degree in education, health professions, or related field.
Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS).
Knowledge of INACSL Standards of Best Practice for Simulation.
Experience as a standardized patient or in the coordination of standardized patient programs.
Familiarity with physical exam skills, medical interviewing, and healthcare simulation modalities.
Prior experience working within an academic environment.
Training or certification in standardized patient methodology, healthcare simulation, or debriefing.
Experience mentoring or supervising staff or volunteers.
EEO Statement Summary
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)
Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine's immunization requirements for clinical activity.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2022PS0785P
Open Date
12/01/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes