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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Office of Medical Education

Job Title: Part Time Clinical Content Director - Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor

Position #: 00840032   - Requisition #37740:

Job Summary:

The Clinical Content Director (CCD) - Family Medicine role is to ensure a fully integrated and longitudinal curriculum in the Director's specialty across the 4-year medical school curriculum.

In the first year, pre-clerkship curriculum, this entails working closely with the medical science curriculum directors and the clinical skills curriculum directors to ensure continuity with the clerkship phase. The School of Medicine's Office of Medical Education has transitioned to an LIC model in the 2nd year of the Trek curriculum. Core clinical/clerkship education occurs 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 are taught encompassing care of adults, children, and pregnant patients and are taught by providers representing the disciplines of family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, surgery and emergency medicine. The CCD is charged with curriculum development, assessment and grading, teaching, faculty and housestaff development, and collaboration with specialty liaisons at each LIC site.  Integration with Health & Society and medical science curriculum is a key function of this role. In the 3rd and 4th years, post clerkship phase of the curriculum, CCDs will ensure specialty collaboration and support within advanced clinical coursework, navigate overlapping clinical site needs, and assist in curriculum development.

Supervision Received: This position will report to the Director of the Clinical Pillar.

Supervision Exercised: This position has no direct supervision

Key Responsibilities:

      Collaborate with DOCS (Developing Our Clinical Skills) faculty to ensure clinical skills and clinical reasoning as taught in the pre-clerkship curricula is integrated into the following clerkship curricula.  Ensure communication, physical exam, and clinical reasoning are taught in same manner, gaps and redundancies are eliminated and identify areas in which intentional repetition of material is needed within the specialty of each CCD.

      Engage in continuous quality improvements with basic medical science content directors each year to ensure a review of content in team-based learning is completed and revised as needed.

      Collaborate with family medicine specialty liaisons at each LIC site to ensure learning objectives, competencies, and clinical conditions are achieved by all students and ensure comparability across diverse training sites.

      Ensure house staff and faculty in respective departments are trained and educated about curricular changes and provide ongoing support and education related to medical student education.

      Provide support to specialty liaisons and LIC directors if students are identified that need additional support to achieve competency in their clerkship.

      Collaborate with the Office of Assessment, Evaluation and Outcomes to write grading criteria in their specialty clerkship.  Develop process for standard setting among LIC liaisons and LIC Sites participating in grading. Chair the annual grading committees for Family Medicine.

      Coordinate with Directors of Advanced Science Courses, Basecamps and Post Clerkship Curriculum to ensure strategic repetition of content and avoidance of unplanned repetition of the clinical curricular content.

      All CCDs are expected to be involved in direct student teaching as either a pre-clerkship preceptor or LIC preceptor.

      Participation in and attendance at bimonthly CCD meetings and monthly CPCC meetings.  Organize and lead monthly meetings with family medicine liaisons.

      Must be responsive to email and text communications in a timely manner from students, faculty, and program and school leadership

Must engage with School of Medicine information technology platforms and learning management systems      

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule as needed for teaching and in-person meetings. 

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $750 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here. 

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:

       Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree from an accredited University.

       Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment (open rank) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Sr. Instructor:

       Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree from an accredited University.

       Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment (open rank) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Assistant Professor:

       Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree from an accredited University.

       Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment (open rank) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Associate Professor:

       Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree from an accredited University.

       Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment (open rank) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Professor:

       Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree from an accredited University.

       Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment (open rank) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Preferred Qualifications:

       Experience in medical education and curriculum development.

       Experience working effectively with blended teams.

       Demonstrate an interest in medical student education.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

       Integrity, civility, professionalism, and commitment to School of Medicine values.

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

       Excellent program management and coordination skills 

Excellent written and oral communication.

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.     Three to 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: Dr. Brandy Deffenbacher brandy.deffenbacher@cuanschutz.edu   

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by October 1, 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.  

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

HIRING RANGE:

Instructor: $37,500 to $75,000 as .30 FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the educational salary cap of $250,000

Sr. Instructor: $37,500 to $75,000 as .30 FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the educational salary cap of $250,000

Assistant Professor: $37,500 to $75,000 as .30 FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the educational salary cap of $250,000

Associate Professor: $37,500 to $75,000 as .30 FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the educational salary cap of $250,000

Professor: $37,500 to $75,000 as .30 FTE salary support plus benefits, 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 may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

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:

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@cuanschutz.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.