The Modeling Virtual Environments and Simulations (MOVES) Institute at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California invites applications for Intermittent Senior Lecturer. MOVES is an interdisciplinary research and academic program dedicated to education and research in all areas of defense modeling and simulation (M&S), including DOD Healthcare M&S. Applicants must have strong backgrounds in both healthcare and modeling & simulation. Applicants will be expected to teach courses and advise students in the M&S Healthcare program. Course topics include training in virtual environments, medical simulation technologies used to train healthcare professionals, and cutting-edge methodologies in healthcare M&S.

The starting date for the candidate can range from April 5, 2021 to May 30, 2021.

Minimum qualifications:

• The minimum educational requirement is a graduate degree  in Experimental or Cognitive Psychology, Behavioral Science, Human Factors, or in a closely related academic field that facilitates cognitive learning.
• Broad experience (6 years or more) as a faculty member in accredited institution of higher education.
• Must be able to complete and successfully pass a security Background investigation.
• Must be a US citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• a Ph.D in Experimental or Cognitive Psychology, Behavioral Science, Human Factors, or in a closely related academic field that facilitates cognitive learning or M.D
• At least three years teaching experience in healthcare modeling and simulation within a military context
• At least five years of Research experience in Healthcare M&S
• Demonstrate scientific publication record by:

• at least one healthcare M&S publication in a peer reviewed journal
• at least one healthcare M&S conference presentation at a conference

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• Certificate in teaching and learning in higher education from an accredited university is preferred
• A minimum of five years of experience working as a researcher, instructor, or supervisor of human training, performance, and safety in the healthcare domain.
• A minimum of five years of experience in providing instruction to healthcare professionals and government personnel via Distance Learning and Learning Management Systems.
• Current (i.e., within the last five years), hands-on experience in selecting, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating simulation systems and other instructional media for healthcare training professionals including physicians, nurses, and simulation facility operators.

A letter of application including CV, statements of teaching and research interests, and the names and addresses of three or more references should be sent by March 1, 2021 to:

Dr. Imre Balogh

Ilbalogh@nps.edu

This position may be eligible for telework.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants with foreign education will be required to select from a list of private organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES), which provide foreign education evaluations acceptable to NPS.

The Naval Postgraduate School is an equal opportunity employer.  For additional information about NPS, please refer to the website at http://www.nps.edu.

NOTE:  IF YOU ARE A VETERAN, Veteran’s preference is treated as a positive merit factor for NPS faculty positions.  We strongly encourage you to indicate if you are a veteran in your application when applying to NPS positions and you must provide a copy of your signed DD-214 (member 4 copy), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other acceptable documentation.

Are you a current active duty service member? If yes, you are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Please note: you will be ineligible if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of application.