Open Rank-Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Science Course (ASC) Clinical Course Director for the University of Colorado School of Medicine at Colorado State University Branch Campus is responsible for working with faculty on the Anschutz campus and local SOM personnel and clinical faculty to implement, evaluate, and continuously improve components of the ASC curriculum in which they have scientific expertise.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. Degree or equivalent with a concentration in healthcare and education and medical licensure in the State of Colorado.
Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment Instructor rank at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
Must be actively practicing in the Northern Colorado Medical community
Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment Senior Instructor rank at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment Assistant Professor rank at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment Associate Professor rank at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment Professor rank at the University of Colorado School of Medicine

Nice To Haves

Specialty-specific expertise in cardiology
Ability to cultivate relationships with people who enjoy teaching, who can inspire students and support the educational process and values of life-long learning of the CU School of Medicine.
Excellent written and oral communication
Interprofessional leadership and teamwork skills
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 time management and organizational skills
Attention to details
Ability to represent the University in a professional manner

Responsibilities

Curriculum Design, Quality & Comparability: Ensure adequate orientation including content, scheduling, assessment, grading, organization and course execution is delivered.
Ensure syllabi, course materials, schedules, and other content are of high quality, current, posted, easily accessible, and reflect the educational objectives and content being delivered.
Ensure a curricular comparability across campuses for the Advanced Science Courses.
Modify existing or develop new curricula or methods of delivery based on needs, changing LCME requirements, and as charged by curriculum oversight bodies.
Ensure all grades are submitted in a timely manner.
Ensure early identification of students in academic or personal difficulty.
Refer all students with academic or personal difficulty to the Office of Student Life and work with the Success Team to develop and implement appropriate remediation plans.
Administrative Collaboration: Ensure appropriate course opportunities and availability to meet the needs of students.
Serve as a resource and communicate in a timely manner with students, administrative staff, and faculty.
Regularly meet with the ASC leadership team and administrative staff.
Serve as a steward for the ASC curricular content.
Collaborate with course directors on the Anschutz campus to implement a fair grading process and provide students with information on how grades are determined.
Clinical Coordination: At the Fort Collins Branch, the clinical director will be responsible for coordinating clinical experiences with preceptors in the community, including recruiting and communicating with volunteer faculty.
Ensure all teaching faculty and students are aware and understand competencies and learning goals.
Recruit and develop clinical faculty to teach in the ASC curriculum.
Faculty Development: Work with the team to identify and support faculty development for preceptors and other liaisons
Review all course evaluations annually and provide individualized feedback to faculty aimed at development of an action plan for changes and improvement for the following academic year.
Support faculty in their grading and feedback process to ensure all students receive fair, and effective formative and summative assessments.
Provide ongoing feedback, support, and remediation as needed to faculty.
Assure a professional learning climate.