Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor - Assistant Course Direct

Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor - Assistant Course Director Gastrointestinal Systems

Description

Department:
Office of Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) - Pre-Clerkship Curriculum

Job Title:
Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor
- Assistant Course Director - Gastrointestinal Systems

Position #: - Requisition #: 38743

Job Summary

Supervision Received:

Supervision Exercised:

• Communicate and meet regularly with the Course Director to plan and prepare for the course.

• Vet and revise course learning objectives with the Course Director and Content Directors.

• Ensure the course schedule and granular information sheet are accurate.

• Develop and create course content including session materials, pre-work, etc.

• Recruit and develop faculty to deliver, facilitate, and/or present educational content.

• Distribute accurate learning objectives to teaching faculty for each individual session.

• Communicate with faculty to ensure deadlines are met.

• Confirm that course materials submitted by faculty meet OME guidelines and align with course/session objectives; provide feedback as needed.

• Work with OME and the curriculum office to coordinate facilitator and faculty development needs.

• Ensure timely coordination with support staff while accounting for their competing responsibilities.

• Serve as a resource and communicate proactively with administrative staff and faculty.

• Serve as liaison between course faculty and the Assessment Team for item writing and test development.

• Review and approve all assessment items submitted by Assessment Point People (APPs) to ensure they meet established guidelines.

• Ensure all assessment items include keys, learning objectives, and explanations; collect missing information from APPs as needed.

• Participate in item review meetings and item selection for End-of-Week (EOW) checkpoints and End-of-Course (EOC) assessments.

• Review and provide feedback on EOW and EOC assessment drafts.

• Participate in standard setting for the EOC assessment.

• Field questions from the Assessment Team on Thursday mornings or ensure assessments are finalized or delegated ahead of time.

• Participate in key validation meetings for EOW and EOC assessments.

• Provide day-of course support and maintain a presence at all sessions or ensure appropriate faculty coverage.

• Be prepared to assume temporary responsibility for course content, organization, and execution in the Course Director's absence.

• Ensure all faculty and students understand the course's competencies and learning goals.

• Serve as a resource and maintain timely communication with students, faculty, and staff.

• Assist with Office Hours and respond to student inquiries.

• Teach select content and facilitate learning events as needed.

• Lead "just-in-time" faculty development sessions as required.

• Develop and distribute review or clarification materials after sessions.

• Communicate with faculty post-session for continuous quality improvement.

• Track, monitor, and assess curriculum effectiveness; identify areas for improvement in alignment with curriculum oversight bodies.

• Create and foster a professional learning environment.

• Carry out additional responsibilities essential to course production as identified by the Course Director.

• Attend and actively participate in collaborative meetings with Course Directors, Content Directors, and Assistant Course Directors.

• Work collaboratively to improve and standardize curricular elements, develop policies, provide input, ensure LCME compliance, and share best practices.

Hybrid

Instructor

• Candidates must hold a Master s degree or terminal degree such as an MD or DO degree from an accredited University.

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 .edu/cu-careers. Questions should be directed to:
Ackels, Jessica.

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