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University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: Office of Undergraduate Medical Education - Foothills Office of Medical Education

Job Title: Part Time Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship (LIC) OB/GYN Specialty Liaison - Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor

Position #00841994: - Requisition #38310:

Job Summary:

The Office of Medical Education (OME) with the University of Colorado's School of Medicine (SOM) is searching for an OB/GYN Liaison for the UCH LIC site, supporting students at the UCH, CHCO, VA, and Community Health LIC sites.

The School of Medicine's Office of Medical Education has transitioned the core clinical curriculum into an LIC model, as part of a larger scale full curriculum overhaul. Core clinical education will occur in a longitudinal, integrated fashion primarily in an outpatient setting, with targeted hospital-based training called immersions placed during the core clinical year. Core competencies will be taught encompassing care of adults, children, and pregnant patients taught by providers representing the disciplines of family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, surgery, and emergency medicine.

A longitudinal integrated clerkship (LIC) was created based on three foundational characteristics of an effective, core clinical educational environment:

1. Student participation in comprehensive care of patients over time
2. Presence of a continuous, learning relationship with those patients' clinicians
3. Meeting a majority of core clinical competencies in an ongoing, continuous fashion through those experiences

Supervision Received:

Reports directly to the UCH LIC Director with a dotted line reporting structure to the Associate Dean of Medical Education - Foothills Curriculum.  

Supervision Exercised:

This position has no direct supervision.

Examples of Work Performed:

20% - Student Experience

       Oversight and coordination of inpatient immersion experiences for all LIC students.

       Develop protocols and systems to facilitate longitudinal care of patients, including assisting students in follow-up for inpatient and specialty care.

30% - Faculty & Preceptor Support

       Recruit and oversee preceptors working longitudinally with students.

       Provide education and development for faculty and housestaff on student roles and best teaching practices.

       Offer ongoing faculty development in precepting, mentoring, and assessment skills.

10% - Curriculum & Collaboration

       Collaborate with Clinical Core Directors (CCDs) to ensure student competency and comparability across clerkships.

       Develop specialty-specific didactic content with CCDs and Basic Science Directors.

       Facilitate or recruit faculty for specialty-specific sessions throughout the year.

30% - Assessment & Administration

       Assist with student assessment, including observation, remediation planning, gathering feedback, and grading participation.

       Support administration of LIC programs at the site as needed.

10% - Additional Responsibilities

       Teach as an LIC preceptor.

       Attend monthly LIC site and CCD liaison meetings.

       Respond promptly to communications from students, faculty, and leadership.

       Engage with School of Medicine IT platforms and learning management systems.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO at UCH.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado School of Medicine offers comprehensive, lifelong, interdisciplinary learning for health care professionals. With state-of-the art laboratories for discovery and innovation, a commitment to decreasing health disparities and increasing health equity, and faculty who provide world-class instruction and clinical care at Children's Hospital Colorado and UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, the CU School of Medicine is transforming the health care landscape. The Office of Medical Education assists with this mission as it is responsible for providing the best training and mentoring possible the next generation of researchers and health care providers. 

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Instructor:

       Must hold an M.D., D.O degree or equivalent terminal degree 

       Eligible for a faculty appointment in the CU School of Medicine at the Instructor rank.

Senior Instructor:

       Must hold an M.D., D.O degree or equivalent terminal degree 

       Eligible for a faculty appointment in the CU School of Medicine at the Senior Instructor rank.

Assistant:

       Must hold an M.D., D.O degree or equivalent terminal degree 

       Eligible for a faculty appointment in the CU School of Medicine at the Assistant Professor rank.

Associate:

       Must hold an M.D., D.O degree or equivalent terminal degree 

       Eligible for a faculty appointment in the CU School of Medicine at the Associate Professor rank.

Professor -

       Must hold an M.D., D.O degree or equivalent terminal degree 

       Eligible for a faculty appointment in the CU School of Medicine at the Professor rank.

Preferred Qualifications:

       Program management and coordination skills

       Ability to communicate and collaborate with students, faculty, and leadership team members 

       Experience in medical education and curriculum development

       Experience working effectively with blended teams

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

       Excellent written and oral communication

       Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

       Strong understanding of clinical education models and medical education curricula.

       Ability to cultivate relationships with people who enjoy teaching, who can inspire students and support the educational process and values of life-long learning of the CU School of Medicine.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1.     A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2.     Curriculum vitae / Resume

3.     Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Kate Adkins, Katlynn.adkins@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until 12/18/2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Salary support up to $75,000 plus benefits or the equivalent of .3 FTE up to the educational salary cap of $250,000.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.