Senior Clerkship Phase Director

Job Summary:

The Office of Medical Education (OME) with the University of Colorado’s School of Medicine (SOM) is searching for a Senior Clerkship Phase Director. 

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:

·         Student participation in comprehensive care of patients over time

·         Presence of a continuous, learning relationship with those patients'   clinicians

·         Meeting a majority of core clinical competencies in an ongoing, continuous fashion through those experiences

Key Responsibilities:

10%25 - Foothills operational support

·         Participate in Foothills administrative team meetings

·         Support of calendaring and scheduling of Foothills curriculum

·         Support of LIC Close-to-home process and LIC student match

30%25 - Curriculum leadership

·         Chair or support of chair for all CPCC task forces to ensure accountability and deliverables

·         Co-Chair CPCC meetings, aiding in the development of the agenda, review of minutes, ensuring deliverables are achieved, and planning committee work

·         Oversight of artificial intelligence evolving processes and policies related to AI in clinical education including:

o   Chair of Foothills AI work group

o   Close collaboration with AEO innovation lead and digital health content director

o   Close tracking of clinical partners’ rapidly changing AI adoption and policy changes to allow flexibility and adaptation in clinical medical education

o   Lead communication of evolving processes with stakeholders including CCDs, LIC directors, liaisons, and preceptors

40%25 - Liaison oversight and management

·         Lead hiring and onboarding of LIC directors and liaisons

·         Participate or chair searches, lead role in logistics of searches

·         Develop and lead onboarding and orientation for and liaisons in coordination with administrative staff

·         Supervise liaison performance

o   Collaborate with LIC directors and CCDs for periodic performance review for all liaisons

o   Provide targeted feedback and coaching for liaisons identified to need additional support

·         Through the supervision of liaisons, lead in management of liaison work in key workflow areas that require close communication and collaboration with both LIC directors and CCDs

o   Preceptor recruitment and equitable student assignment to sites

o   Delivery of core Foothills curriculum

o   Implementation of assessment processes

·         Close collaboration with Assistant Dean of Clerkships to identify LIC sites and/or liaisons that require focused problem-solving, then employ a broad perspective and LIC director lens to address gaps and bridge communication to CCD

·         Attend collaborative monthly meetings with Clinical Pillar Director, Asst Dean of Clerkships, and each CCD to represent concerns and solutions raised by liaisons

·         Ensure close collaboration between directors, curriculum managers, coordinators, CCDs and liaisons with variable needs between LIC sites including lead role on AMC campus of coordination of cross-LIC collaborations

10%25 - Foothills phase leadership/faculty support

·         Support faculty development across the phase with oversight of programming delivered annually to all preceptors and locally by LICs including faculty manuals and new faculty orientation

·         Support in planning and execution of faculty retreats

10%25 - Student support

·         Oversight of student orientation materials update annually

·         Participation in end-of-year concentration/exploration celebration events

·         Support of individual students on as needed basis

·         Participate in LIC director faculty development for support of struggling students

Other Expectations:

·         Direct supervision of specialty liaisons associated with the Community Health, Children’s Hospital, Highlands Ranch, University Hospital, and VA LICs

·         Indirect supervision (“dotted line”) supervision in collaboration with LIC directors of specialty liaisons associated with the Colorado Springs, Denver Health, Kaiser Permanente, Longmont/Boulder and Northern Colorado LICs

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

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:

·         Candidates must be able to obtain an Instructor faculty appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine

·         Applicants must be a board-certified physician with an MD or DO from an accredited University

·         Applicants must have permission from their clinic or department to assume role

Senior Instructor:

·         Candidates must be able to obtain a Senior Instructor faculty appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine

·         Applicants must be a board-certified physician with an MD or DO from an accredited University

·         Applicants must have permission from their clinic or department to assume role

Assistant Professor:

·         Candidates must be able to obtain an Assistant Professor faculty appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine

·         Applicants must be a board-certified physician with an MD or DO from an accredited University

·         Applicants must have permission from their clinic or department to assume role

Associate Professor:

·         Candidates must be able to obtain an Associate Professor faculty appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine

·         Applicants must be a board-certified physician with an MD or DO from an accredited University

·         Applicants must have permission from their clinic or department to assume role

Professor:

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

·         Applicants must be a board-certified physician with an MD or DO from an accredited University

·         Applicants must have permission from their clinic or department to assume role

Open Rank: Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate’s demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of their professional impact. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

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

·         Demonstrate an interest in medical student education

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·         Excellent written and oral communication.

·         Interprofessional leadership and teamwork skills.

·         Ability to work with a diverse group.

·         Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines

·         Flexibility and the ability to adapt various skills

·         Comfort communicating with students, faculty, and community stakeholders

·         Excellent program management, time management and organizational skills

·         Attention to details

·         Ability to represent the University in a professional manner

Conditions of Employment:

·         Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

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 - [email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by January 1, 2027.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Instructor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $30,000-$50,000 as 0.20 FTE salary support (up to the educational cap of 250,000).

Sr. Instructor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $30,000-$50,000 as 0.20 FTE salary support (up to the educational cap of 250,000).

Assistant Professor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $30,000-$50,000 as 0.20 FTE salary support (up to the educational cap of 250,000).

Associate Professor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $30,000-$50,000 as 0.20 FTE salary support (up to the educational cap of 250,000).

Professor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $30,000-$50,000 as 0.20 FTE salary support (up to the educational 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 [email protected]​.

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.