Director of Teaching Scholars Program (TSP)

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

3d • $15,000 - $37,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado School of Medicine (CUSOM) has a position open for Director of Teaching Scholars Program (TSP) under the Office of Medical Education’s Academy of Medical Educators (AME) team. The established FTE for this role is 0.15 FTE. Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and applicants must be a board-certified physician with an MD or DO degree from an accredited University. This individual will start this position on January 1, 2027.
The Director of the Teaching Scholars Program (TSP) provides strategic leadership, oversight, and continuous improvement for the Academy of Medical Educators' flagship faculty development program. The Director is responsible for advancing the program's mission of developing future leaders in health professions education through a comprehensive curriculum focused on educational scholarship, curriculum development, mentorship, and leadership development. The position serves faculty across the Anschutz Medical Campus and collaborates closely with institutional leaders, program faculty, mentors, and the Academy of Medical Educators.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 2-3 years of experience demonstrating expertise in health professions education, faculty development, curriculum design, and educational leadership.
• 2-3 years of experience in effective teaching and educational program development.
• 2-3 years of experience mentoring faculty, trainees, or learners.
• Advanced training in education, educational leadership, curriculum design, or a related field (e.g., MEd, MHPE).
• Record of educational scholarship, including presentations, publications, or funded educational initiatives.
• Experience leading faculty and educator development programs.
• Experience with program evaluation and educational research methodologies.
• Demonstrated success in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision, direction, and operational oversight for the 18-month Teaching Scholars Program (TSP).
• Ensure that TSP program goals, curriculum, and outcomes align with institutional priorities in faculty development and educational excellence.
• Lead strategic planning, program evaluation, and continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Manage annual program timelines, recruitment activities, application review processes, participant selection, and program completion requirements.
• Oversee program communications and participant engagement throughout the 18-month program.
• Direct the design, implementation, and evaluation of the TSP curriculum, including seminars, workshops, retreats, and works-in-progress sessions.
• Ensure content reflects current best practices in adult learning, curriculum design, educational innovation, leadership development, assessment, and educational scholarship.
• Recruit, support, and coordinate faculty facilitators and guest presenters.
• Maintain a learning environment that promotes collaboration, reflection, and professional growth.
• Develop and sustain a robust mentorship network for TSP participants.
• Guide participants in identifying and working effectively with project mentors.
• Provide direct mentoring and coaching to scholars regarding educational careers, leadership development, and scholarly activities.
• Foster a culture of mentoring excellence and professional development across the program.
• Support scholars in the development, implementation, dissemination, and evaluation of curriculum development, program evaluation, and medical education research projects.
• Provide guidance on project design, educational scholarship methodologies, and dissemination strategies.
• Monitor participant progress toward project completion and scholarly presentation.
• Promote dissemination of scholarly work through presentations, publications, and institutional educational forums.
• Establish meaningful program outcomes and metrics.
• Collect and analyze participant feedback, program data, and longitudinal outcomes in an evidence-based and scholarly manner.
• Prepare annual reports highlighting program achievements, participant accomplishments, and opportunities for program enhancement.
• Utilize data to inform strategic program improvements and demonstrate impact.
• Represent the Teaching Scholars Program within the Academy of Medical Educators, Office of Medical Education, and across the Anschutz Medical Campus.
• Develop partnerships with schools, colleges, departments, and educational programs to strengthen faculty development opportunities.
• Advocate for educational excellence, faculty engagement, and educational leadership development.
• Serve as a resource and consultant for educational innovation and faculty development initiatives.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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]​.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree