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Associate Director, Clinical Education - TIPS Education CenterMD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX
Associate Director, Clinical Education - TIPS Education Center

Associate Director, Clinical Education - TIPS Education Center

MD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Mission Statement

The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

Summary

The Associate Director provides operational leadership for design, implementation, and evaluation of clinical education programs across the institution. This role oversees a comprehensive portfolio of training and development initiatives for clinical staff, faculty, and interprofessional teams, with a focus on advancing clinical excellence, fostering professional growth, and driving high-quality patient care through education.

The Associate Director brings clinical expertise and leadership to educational program development, simulation-based learning, and interprofessional education strategies. This role provides direct oversight of the Life Support Training Center, ensuring compliance with American Heart Association (AHA) standards and facilitating high-quality delivery of Life Support Training courses, and related certification courses.

Reporting to the TIPS Director, the Associate Director supports institutional goals by leading education program development, supporting faculty and clinical educator mentorship, and evaluating outcomes through data-informed decision-making and educational research.

Key Functions

1. Leadership & Program Oversight (40%)
  • Directs clinical education programs aligned with institutional goals, evidence-based practices, and regulatory standards.
  • Supervises planning, implementation, and evaluation of high-impact educational programs, including simulation-based learning, competency development, faculty education, and interprofessional training initiatives.
  • Leads the development and execution of simulation-based education to enhance hands-on learning and prepare staff and faculty for real-world clinical scenarios.
  • Serves as a key clinical advisor and partner for clinical education.
  • Supports integration of medical and advanced practice perspectives into training content and curriculum design across disciplines.
  • Provides mentorship and coaching to TIPS Educators to promote instructional excellence and professional development.
  • Serves as a consultant in key committees and contributes to workforce development and accreditation readiness efforts.

2. Oversight of Life Support Training Center (25%)
  • Leads operations of the Life Support Training Center, ensuring compliance with AHA guidelines and delivery of high-quality life support certification courses (BLS, ACLS, PALS).
  • Leads instructor training and course completion pathways, monitors instructional quality, and ensures resource readiness.
  • Partners with departments to assess life support training needs and ensure timely access and compliance across the institution.

3. Educational Program Design & Evaluation (35%)
  • Leads advanced learning needs assessments and consults on the design of education programs across all clinical disciplines and faculty roles.
  • Collaborates with TIPS internal teams to guide curriculum development using adult learning and simulation methodologies.
  • Supervises the development and evaluation outcome-based assessments and performance metrics to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of training initiatives.
  • Uses qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate impact and drive continuous improvement in education delivery.
  • Fosters a culture of collaboration, learning, and innovation within TIPS teams and across the Education Operation Engine.
  • Serves as a liaison to academic partners, professional associations, and internal stakeholders to align institutional education goals with external trends and standards.

Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Required: Master's Degree requirements as defined by the TSBPAE or TSBNE, as required for clinical licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant or Pharm.D. degree Accredited college of pharmacy.

Preferred: Doctoral degree in science, healthcare, nursing, education, or related field.

EXPERIENCE

Required: Five years of clinical experience in an academic medical center, including at least three years in ICU, Cardiac, Emergency Center, or another critical care area. Three years of supervisory or managerial experience.

Preferred: Five to seven years of clinical experience in a surgical care, emergency, or urgent care setting to include experience with invasive procedures and the use of ultrasound for invasive procedures and five years creating and delivering simulation-based learning and instruction in a large academic healthcare environment as well as data analysis and database training.

CERTIFICATION

Required: Written authorization from the Texas Board of Nursing (BON), Texas State Board of Physician Assistant Examiners (TSBPAE), or Texas State Board of Pharmacy to function as am Advanced Practice Nurse, Physician Assistant, or Pharmacist.

Preferred: Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) and/or Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS), ACLS, PALS certified.

Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

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