Director, Surgical Simulation and Technology (Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Full Professor)

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The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University seeks an outstanding academic educator and clinician for the full-time faculty position of Director of Surgical Simulation and Technology for the Department of Surgery and the General Surgery Residency Program.

The Director of Surgical Simulation and Technology provides leadership for the development, and implementation of simulation-based surgical education programs within the Department of Surgery. This role is responsible for managing all required surgical simulation curricula and training programs, including ACGME and American Board of Surgery requirements, while ensuring surgery residents and medical students receive comprehensive training in open, laparoscopic, endoscopic, and robotic surgical techniques. The Director develops and implements competency-based assessment methods, coordinates team-based simulation activities and works closely with faculty to promote engagement in surgical education and skills training. This position will be structured with 35% clinical responsibilities and 65% administrative responsibilities.

As a core faculty member of the General Surgery Residency Program, the Director provides direct teaching, supervision, and mentorship to residents and students in clinical, simulation, and classroom settings. The position fosters a culture of academic excellence by supporting resident-led scholarly activity, research and quality improvement initiatives. The Director serves as a professional role model and career mentor while contributing to the educational mission of the College of Medicine. Clinical responsibilities include providing surgical care, clinical teaching, and supervision of residents and medical students in operative and patient care settings.

The Director also collaborates with university and hospital leadership to advance simulation technologies, secure funding, and expand educational capabilities throughout the system. Responsibilities include guiding the acquisition of advanced simulation equipment, supporting the development of an American College of Surgeons Accredited Education Institute (AEI), and ensuring that simulation resources serve both surgical trainees and practicing healthcare professionals. The position performs additional projects and responsibilities as assigned in support of the department's strategic goals.

The successful candidate will be an ABS board-certified surgeon with a demonstrated commitment to graduate medical education, surgical education, patient safety, quality improvement, and resident professional development. Prior experience in GME leadership, ACGME accreditation, resident evaluation, recruitment, simulation, or quality improvement is preferred.

The successful candidate will receive an academic faculty appointment in the Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Department of Surgery, with academic rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.