CREST Simulation Interactor (TEMP)

College of Community Innovation and Education – Center for Research in Education Simulation Technology: 

The Center for Research in Education Simulation Technology at the University of Central Florida (CREST) is dedicated to providing simulation environments as a safe space for teacher practice. The TeachLive project, including its technologies and paradigms, resides under the CREST umbrella. TLE TeachLivE™ is a mixed-reality classroom with simulated students that provides teachers the opportunity to develop their pedagogical practice in a safe environment without placing real students at risk. The use of TLE TeachLivE™ Lab has also been instrumental in developing transition skills for students with significant disabilities, providing immediate feedback through bug-in-ear technology to pre-service teachers, and preparing teachers in the use of STEM-related instructional strategies.

The Opportunity:

The College of Community Innovation and Education Center for Research in Education Simulation Technology at the University of Central Florida is now accepting applications for a qualified CREST Simulation Interactor. This position will deliver high quality simulation sessions for UCF faculty, students, and external partners using the TeachLive platform. This role is a cutting edge educational and simulation performer position that bridges the gap between theory and practice for educators. The TeachLive service provides unique, impactful, and realistic educational experience in a safe practice space. TeachLive is invaluable for teachers and administrators to practice their craft in a safe yet challenging environment.

Responsibilities:

• Puppeteering and voicing multiple characters to create the experience of a live classroom as well as other simulation contexts.

• Managing all aspects of delivering scheduled simulation sessions.

• Working with faculty partners to define simulation scenarios.

• Calibrating TeachLive puppetry software.

• Refining avatar character performance to target metrics of individual simulation sessions.

• Documenting session evolution for team members who may also be delivering sessions in a series.

• Troubleshooting technical issues with server or client systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

3+ years professional experience in a live performance role or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).   

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional experience with improvised performance.

• Experience with digital puppetry performance.

• Ability to perform 6 differentiated character voices and switch between them.

• Be comfortable performing through technology.

• Prefer candidate with the ability to communicate in both English and Spanish in order to work effectively with customers and team members.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Due to the nature of this work, a live audition will be part of the interview process.

This position is an ongoing role, though the hours may vary based on need.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?  

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck. 

Are Benefits Important to You?

State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state’s benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First.  OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off. 

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Benefits Eligibility

State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state’s benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First.  OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off.  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.   

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.”  

To request an accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity by telephone: 407-823-1336; email oie@ucf.edu; or visit in person: 12701 Scholarship Drive, Orlando, FL 32816-0030.