Part Time Assistant Course Director - Reproductive System & Life Cycle - Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

67d • $25,000 - $250,000

About The Position

The University of Colorado School of Medicine (CUSOM), Office of Medical Education (OME) is seeking a part-time (0.1 FTE) open rank faculty member to serve as the Assistant Course Director - Reproductive System & Life Cycle on the Office of Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) - Pre-Clerkship team. Assistant Course Directors play a vital role in the education of medical students at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. They contribute to the design and delivery of curriculum and learning experiences that equip students with the foundational knowledge, skills, and professional attitudes essential for becoming competent physicians. Key responsibilities include supporting the Course Director with course administration, curriculum delivery, innovation, and review; providing student support; and recruiting, mentoring, and developing course faculty. The Assistant Course Director also serves as a liaison between course faculty and the Office of Assessment, Evaluation, and Outcomes to ensure high-quality test development. The estimated annual time commitment for this role is approximately 4 hours per week. Workload is variable, with a heavier commitment of 15-20 hours per week in the periods immediately before, during, and after the course.

Requirements

• Candidates must hold a Masters degree or terminal degree such as a PhD, MD or DO degree from an accredited University.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment as an Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
• Experience in healthcare professions education, pedagogy, and medical education assessment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in directing or coordinating pre-clerkship medical school courses and/or content for courses.
• Familiarity with LCME accreditation standards and requirements.
• Experience with simulation, active learning methodologies, or technology-enhanced learning.

Responsibilities

• Meet regularly with the Course Director; vet and revise course learning objectives; ensure accuracy of the course schedule, granular information sheet, and coordination with OME, curriculum office, and support staff.
• Recruit and develop faculty; distribute session objectives; confirm deadlines are met; provide guidance on facilitator/faculty development needs; serve as a resource and maintain timely communication.
• Create course/session content and pre-work; review and vet submitted faculty materials to ensure alignment with OME guidelines, course goals, and session-specific objectives, providing feedback as needed.
• Provide day-of presence or ensure faculty coverage; manage course execution in the Course Director's absence; teach or facilitate sessions; assist with office hours and student communication.
• Ensure understanding of competencies and learning goals; serve as a resource; lead just-in-time faculty development; provide post-session feedback and clarification materials.
• Communicate with faculty for ongoing quality improvement; track and assess curriculum effectiveness; foster a professional learning climate; support responsibilities essential to course production.
• Review and approve items from Assessment Point People (APPs), ensuring alignment with criteria, guidelines, learning objectives, keys, and explanations.
• Participate in review meetings, item selection, and standard setting; provide feedback on EOW and EOC assessment drafts; join key validation meetings.
• Field questions from the Assessment, Evaluations and Outcomes Team, ensure timely finalization of checkpoints, and delegate to the Course Director when unavailable.
• Work with other Course and Content Directors to improve curriculum design, uphold LCME standards, and share best practices.

Benefits

• Generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees