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University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: Office of Medical Education
Job Title: Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor
Working Title: Director - Service-Learning Curriculum
Position #: 00849138 - Requisition #: 40175
Job Summary:
The Director of Service-Learning Curriculum is responsible for the ongoing development, implementation, and assessment of the service-learning curriculum for the undergraduate medical student training program at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. The service-learning curriculum is part of the Health and Society pillar and is required of all undergraduate medical students. The vision of the Health and Society domain is to prepare CU's physician graduates to be systems thinkers, who provide exemplary patient and family-centered care, and promote health equity and population health through advocacy and leadership on behalf of patients, families, and their communities.
The service-learning curriculum will help achieve this vision by engaging learners in activities that allow them to: successfully complete a community engagement experience which embodies shared values, goals, and objectives, as defined by both the community organization and student learner; apply the determinants of health; demonstrate reflection of their beliefs, values, and cultural practices to discern how these factors will impact their role as healthcare professionals; communicate effectively with constituents from diverse populations to foster respectful, productive human connection; advocate for the wellbeing of patients, communities, and populations.
The director will be responsible for maintaining current and establishing new partnerships for service-learning, ensuring the successful implementation of twice-annual service-learning cohorts, and supporting students and community-based partners throughout participation. This role will require connecting and collaborating with multiple community organizations and interested parties. The Director of Service-Learning Curriculum will have dual commitment to the success of students and community partners.
The Director of Service-Learning curriculum will be funded at 0.3 FTE, salary support plus benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
• Engage in structures and processes to ensure learner readiness for community engagement
• Identify, establish, and maintain relationships with multiple community organizations, members, and leaders to co-develop service-learning project
• Coordinate with various staff teams, including program coordinators, OME IT, and OME Business Services, to ensure logistical processes are appropriately designed and implemented for the successful launch of each bi-annual cohort
• Assist with the design and facilitation of student and community partner orientations and trainings.
• Implement the problem resolution process for student and/or community partners to surface concerns, needs, or challenges and to address these issues in a timely manner
• In collaboration with service-learning program manager, track student completion of required elements and assign grades, as appropriate
• In collaboration with program manager and curriculum team, develop grading and remediation plan
• Participate in continuous quality improvement; assist in implementing a robust multi-directional assessment strategy (e.g., students evaluate community organizations; community members evaluate students) in collaboration with the Community Engagement Curriculum Advisory Board (CECAB), the Office of Assessment, Evaluation, and Outcomes, and the Health and Society leadership team.
• Provide leadership and oversight of service-learning branch directors in Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and Longmont
• Provide oversight and supervision to the Assistant Director of Service Learning
Work Location:
Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.
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 $500 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:
• Master's Degree or higher in a public health, social work, healthcare, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of experience with community engagement and/or service-learning
• 1-3 years of leadership experience in academic, clinical, or community-engagement settings including experience leading programs, teams, or partnership
• 1-3 years of experience with curriculum development, assessment, and/or teaching in the health professions or related field
• Ability to obtain a faculty appointment at the University of Colorado
Senior Instructor:
• Master's Degree or higher in a public health, social work, healthcare, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of experience with community engagement and/or service-learning
• 1-3 years of leadership experience in academic, clinical, or community-engagement settings including experience leading programs, teams, or partnership
• 1-3 years of experience with curriculum development, assessment, and/or teaching in the health professions or related field
• Ability to obtain a faculty appointment at the University of Colorado
Assistant Professor:
• Terminal degree (MD/PhD) in a public health, social work, healthcare, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of experience with community engagement and/or service-learning
• 1-3 years of leadership experience in academic, clinical, or community-engagement settings including experience leading programs, teams, or partnership
• 1-3 years of experience with curriculum development, assessment, and/or teaching in the health professions or related field
• Ability to obtain a faculty appointment at the University of Colorado
Associate Professor:
• Terminal degree (MD/PhD) in a public health, social work, healthcare, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of experience with community engagement and/or service-learning
• 1-3 years of leadership experience in academic, clinical, or community-engagement settings including experience leading programs, teams, or partnership
• 1-3 years of experience with curriculum development, assessment, and/or teaching in the health professions or related field
• Ability to obtain a faculty appointment at the University of Colorado
Professor:
• Terminal degree (MD/PhD) in a public health, social work, healthcare, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of experience with community engagement and/or service-learning
• 1-3 years of leadership experience in academic, clinical, or community-engagement settings including experience leading programs, teams, or partnership
• 1-3 years of experience with curriculum development, assessment, and/or teaching in the health professions or related field
• Ability to obtain a faculty appointment at the University of Colorado
Preferred Qualifications:
• 3-7 years leadership experience in academic, clinical, or community-engagement settings including experience leading programs, teams, or partnership
• Experience in collaborating with diverse communitie
• Experience with asset-based community development
• Experience engaging with and providing assistance to student, faculty, staff and/or community within a higher education/medical education environment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Interprofessional leadership and teamwork skill
• Ability to work with a diverse group
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadline
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to various skill
• Comfort communicating with students, faculty, and community stakeholder
• Excellent time management and organizational skill
• Attention to detail
• Ability to represent the University in a professional manner
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 addre
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.
Questions should be directed to: Kristin Furfari - KRISTIN.FURFARI@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by June 16th, 2026
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
Instructor: $50,000 to $75,000 as 0.30 FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the educational salary cap of $250,000
Sr. Instructor: $50,000 to $75,000 as 0.30 FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the educational salary cap of $250,000
Assistant Professor: $50,000 to $75,000 as 0.30 FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the educational salary cap of $250,000
Associate Professor: $50,000 to $75,000 as 0.30 FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the educational salary cap of $250,000
Professor: $50,000 to $75,000 as 0.30 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 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.
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.