Director of Standardized Patient Program / Assistant Professor (HS)

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Bargaining Unit:

Uup

Job Summary:

The Department of Medical Education at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor (HS) / Director of Standardized Patient Program. The successful candidate will:

• Lead and oversee all aspects of the Standardized Patient (SP) program, including recruitment, training, evaluation, and performance management of Standardized Patients.
• Supervise and manage SP program staff, including simulation technicians, coordinators, and other personnel to ensure smooth operations and quality educational experiences.
• Collaborate with course directors and faculty to develop, update, and implement SP cases aligned with curricular objectives across foundational and clinical phases.
• Integrate SP activities and other simulation modalities, including high- and low-fidelity simulators, task trainers, and virtual/augmented reality tools, into the curriculum.
• Design and maintain a library of SP scenarios, training materials, and assessment tools.
• Collect, analyze, and report data on student performance and program outcomes; provide evidence-based recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Support faculty development and mentorship in effective SP utilization and simulation-based education.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, accreditation standards, and best practices in medical education and simulation.
• Create strategic partnerships with community agencies, local healthcare organizations, and professional associations to recruit standardized patients
• Engage in scholarly activities related to clinical teaching, simulation-based education, or assessment methodologies.

Required Qualifications:

• MD, DO, PhD., EdD or equivalent terminal degree in a health-related field.
• New York State Medical Licensure. (if applicable to discipline) 
• 10+ years of relevant experience in clinical education, simulation, or standardized patient programming.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching and supervising medical trainees and LCME/ACGME accreditation standards.
• Working knowledge of simulation-based assessment and SP program operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

Work Schedule:

Variable Days; Variable Hours (Full-Time)

Salary Grade/Rank:

 

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu