What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Technology Specialist, Simulation Center position at UT Southwestern?
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Collaborate with faculty and academic departments on the development of courses and curricula in effective delivery
of modalities to include, but not limited to online, blended/hybrid and distance learning.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in educational technology or related field.
Experience
3 years postsecondary teaching experience and/or postsecondary administrative experience in instructional or computer technology. and
3 years healthcare simulation experience and/or healthcare education experience.
JOB DUTIES
Plans and coordinates professional development opportunities.
Identify and develop opportunities that promote teaching and learning.
Designs and/or identifies instructional materials for faculty professional development opportunities.
Supports academic administration and faculty in the areas of instructional design, effective teaching strategies and assessment and evaluation.
Provide expertise in the use of educational technologies such as learning management systems (LMS), virtual slides, digital exams, and electronic discussion groups; assist in building templates for courses in LMS systems and assist instructors in building their individual courses.
Evaluate, recommend and assist in implementing new tools, software, techniques and solutions to support learning, teaching and classroom technology.
Provide on-site user training on LMS systems and collaborative tools to faculty.
Investigate new technologies and potential benefit for use inside the curriculum.
Supervise various educational staff as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Collaborate with faculty and academic departments on the development of courses and curricula in effective delivery
of modalities to include, but not limited to online, blended/hybrid and distance learning.
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in educational technology or related field.
Experience
3 years postsecondary teaching experience and/or postsecondary administrative experience in instructional or computer technology. and
3 years healthcare simulation experience and/or healthcare education experience.
JOB DUTIES
Plans and coordinates professional development opportunities.
Identify and develop opportunities that promote teaching and learning.
Designs and/or identifies instructional materials for faculty professional development opportunities.
Supports academic administration and faculty in the areas of instructional design, effective teaching strategies and assessment and evaluation.
Provide expertise in the use of educational technologies such as learning management systems (LMS), virtual slides, digital exams, and electronic discussion groups; assist in building templates for courses in LMS systems and assist instructors in building their individual courses.
Evaluate, recommend and assist in implementing new tools, software, techniques and solutions to support learning, teaching and classroom technology.
Provide on-site user training on LMS systems and collaborative tools to faculty.
Investigate new technologies and potential benefit for use inside the curriculum.
Supervise various educational staff as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
