University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Office of Medical Education

Working title: Fort Collins Branch (FCB) - Critical Care Director and Clinical Content Contributor

Job Title: Open Rank-Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor

Position #:00851760 – Requisition #: 40781

The Critical Care Director and Clinical Content Contributor for the University of Colorado School of Medicine at Colorado State University (Fort Collins Branch) is responsible for working with SOM personnel to implement, evaluate, and continuously improve components of the elective in which they have scientific expertise, and to collaborate with Medical Science faculty to deliver specialty-specific content in the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

20% - Administration:

·Collaborate with the Clinical Care Director at CUSOM where appropriate.

·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 appropriate course opportunities and availability to meet the needs of students.

·Serve as a resource and communicate in a timely manner (generally within 2 business days) with students, administrative staff, and faculty.

20% - Curriculum Execution and Program Innovation:

·Provide oversight of the curriculum with a focus on development and implementation of goals objectives, linking stated objectives to educational strategies and learner assessment.

·Ensure all teaching faculty and students are aware and understand competencies and learning goals.

·Ensure adherence to shared policies as developed by the curriculum committees and UME leadership.

·Modify existing or develop new curricula or methods of delivery based on needs, changing LCME requirements, and as charged by curriculum oversight bodies.

·Submit proposals for new elective courses.

·Align course content to be comparable to its counterpart on other campuses where appropriate.This may require collaboration with faculty across campuses.

20% - Curriculum Review, Continuous Quality Improvement, and Accreditation

·Track, monitor, assess, and identify areas for improvement with the goal of continuous quality improvement or as dictated by the curriculum oversight bodies.

·With the assistance of the OME Office of Evaluation, Assessment and Research, evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum in achieving learning outcomes.

·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.

·Provide data, descriptive information, and reports to communicate content, instructional methods, assessment, and outcomes to support overall UME program and to ensure compliance with LCME standards and other reporting requirements (e.g., Curriculum Inventory).

20% - Student Assessment and Grading for Critical Care

·Set clear expectations for student performance to support competency-based grading

·Develop a fair grading process and provide students with information on how grades are determined.

·Support faculty in their grading and feedback process to ensure all students receive fair, and effective formative and summative assessments.

·Collaborate with the OME Office of Evaluation, Assessment and Research to update assessment and evaluation tools annually and ensure that assessment results provided to students support their learning and on-going development.

·Ensure all grades are submitted in a timely manner

10% - Student Support and Remediation

·Ensure early identification of students in academic or personal difficulty.

·Serve as a resource when students with remediation needs are identified.

·Refer all students with academic or personal difficulty to the

·leadership team.

10% - Supervision

·Interface with personnel supervisors in the evaluation of support staff.

·Ensure work is given to support staff prior to deadlines to allow adequate time for completion while recognizing competing responsibilities

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado School of Medicine at Colorado State University (CUSOM at CSU) has a position open for FCB Elective Director and Clinical Content Contributor at the Fort Collins Medical Branch Campus based in Fort Collins, Colorado. The established FTE for this role is 0.10 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.Positions will be named as soon as an appropriate candidate is identified and with funding to begin as soon as named.

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:

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

Instructor:

·Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty Instructor 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 and practicing in Northern Colorado

·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 and practicing in Northern Colorado

·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 and practicing in Northern Colorado

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

Associate Professor:

·Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty Associate Professor 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 and practicing in Northern Colorado

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

Professor:

·Candidates must be able to be obtain a 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 and practicing in Northern Colorado

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

Preferred Qualifications:

·Experience in medical education and curriculum development

·Experience working effectively with blended teams

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·Demonstrate an interest in medical student education

·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: (Optional Statement)

·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: Jenn Smith, jenn.smith@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until August 15th, 2026

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 $26,500 as 0.10 FTE salary support (up to the educational cap of 265,000).

Senior Instructor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $26,500 as 0.10 FTE salary support (up to the educational cap of 265,000).

Assistant Professor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $26,500 as 0.10 FTE salary support (up to the educational cap of 265,000).

Associate Professor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $26,500 as 0.10 FTE salary support (up to the educational cap of 265,000).

Professor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $26,500 as 0.10 FTE salary support (up to the educational cap of 265,000).

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.

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 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 theoccupational health medical surveillance program