Part Time Assistant Course Director - Reproductive System & Cycle Instructor, Sr. Instructor

Position: Part Time Assistant Course Director - Reproductive System & Life Cycle - Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor,
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:
Office of Medical Education, Undergraduate Medical Education

Job Title:

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

Position #:

- Requisition #38004:

Job Summary:

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.

Supervision Received:
The position will report to the Associate Dean, Pre-Clerkship Curriculum with a dotted line to the Course Director of Reproductive System & Life Cycle

Supervision Exercised:
None

Key Responsibilities:

Prior to Course Start

* 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.

During Course Delivery

* 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.

Assessment Responsibilities

* 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.

Collaborative Engagement

* Work with other Course and Content Directors to improve curriculum design, uphold LCME standards, and share best practices.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule as needed for teaching and in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $750 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually.

Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here.

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:

Instructor:

* Candidates must hold a Masters degree or terminal degree such as a PhD, MD or DO degree from an…