Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor

Job Summary:

The Office of Medical Education (OME) with the University of Colorado's School of Medicine (SOM) is searching for a Surgery Specialty Liaison for the University/Anschutz Medical Center (UCH/AMC) LIC site.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

Inpatient Immersion Oversight

• Oversee and coordinate inpatient immersion experiences for all LIC students enrolled in the UCH and AMC LICs.
• Develop protocols and systems to facilitate longitudinal care of patients, including supporting students in the follow-up of patients admitted for inpatient treatment and specialty care.

Faculty and Preceptor Development

• Recruit and oversee preceptors who work longitudinally with students.
• Provide ongoing education to faculty and housestaff on student roles in patient care and best practices for teaching LIC students.
• Provide continuous faculty development related to longitudinal precepting, mentoring, and assessment skills.

Curriculum and Teaching

• Collaborate with Clinical Core Directors (CCDs) to ensure LIC students achieve competency and comparability across all required domains.
• Develop specialty-specific didactic content in collaboration with CCDs and Basic Science Content Directors.
• Facilitate and/or teach specialty-specific didactic sessions or recruit faculty to deliver them.

Student Assessment and Support

• Assist in regular student assessment, including direct observation and identification of students needing additional support.
• Collaborate with the CCD on the development and implementation of remediation plans.
• Gather assessments and feedback from all supervisors, create summary reports of student progress, and participate in grading meetings.

Program Administration

• Assist in the overall administration and management of LIC programs at the LIC site, as needed.

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 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 for the next generation of researchers and health care providers.

The Office of Medical Education (OME) with the University of Colorado's School of Medicine (SOM) is searching for Specialty Liaisons. Specialty liaisons will reside at each Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship (LIC) site.

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:

• Applicants must be a board-certified physician and have an MD or DO degree
• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment (Instructor rank) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine

Sr. Instructor:

• Applicants must be a board-certified physician and have an MD or DO degree
• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment (Senior Instructor rank) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine

Assistant Professor:

• Applicants must be a board-certified physician and have an MD or DO degree
• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment (Assistant Professor rank) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine

Associate Professor:

• Applicants must be a board-certified physician and have an MD or DO degree
• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment (Associate Professor rank) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine

Professor:

• Applicants must be a board-certified physician and have an MD or DO degree
• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment (Professor rank) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine

Preferred Qualifications (all ranks):

• 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 (all ranks):

• 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. 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: Jennifer Adams, JENNIFER.E.ADAMS@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU

Screening of Applications Begins:

This position will remain open until it is filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates may be contacted for interviews throughout the posting period. Upon candidate selection, the posting will be closed, and no further applications will be accepted.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Instructor: The salary range for this position is set between $15,000 - $25,000, representing an estimated 0.1 FTE salary support plus benefits. The final offer will be capped at $250,000 annually and will depend on the individual's current 1.0 FTE salary.

Sr. Instructor: The salary range for this position is set between $15,000 - $25,000, representing an estimated 0.1 FTE salary support plus benefits. The final offer will be capped at $250,000 annually and will depend on the individual's current 1.0 FTE salary.

Assistant Professor: The salary range for this position is set between $15,000 - $25,000, representing an estimated 0.1 FTE salary support plus benefits. The final offer will be capped at $250,000 annually and will depend on the individual's current 1.0 FTE salary.

Associate Professor: The salary range for this position is set between $15,000 - $25,000, representing an estimated 0.1 FTE salary support plus benefits. The final offer will be capped at $250,000 annually and will depend on the individual's current 1.0 FTE salary.

Professor: The salary range for this position is set between $15,000 - $25,000, representing an estimated 0.1 FTE salary support plus benefits. The final offer will be capped at $250,000 annually and will depend on the individual's current 1.0 FTE salary.

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.

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 accommodation 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.