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Medical Sciences Assistant Content Director Pharmacology - Open Rank

Medical Sciences Assistant Content Director - Pharmacology - Open Rank - 35483 Faculty Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Office of Medical Education

Job Title: Open Rank: Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor

Working Title: Medical Sciences Assistant Content Director - Pharmacology

Position #00828846: - Requisition #:35483

Job Summary:

The Office of Medical Education has an opening for a 0.1 FTE salary supported position, with benefits, as a Medical Sciences Assistant Content Director - Pharmacology. The Content Director at the University of Colorado School of Medicine plays a pivotal role in shaping medical education by developing and overseeing curricula that ensure students acquire the core knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become competent physicians. This role involves administering and enhancing educational programs, ensuring alignment with learning objectives, assessing student performance, and maintaining compliance with accreditation standards. The Content Director collaborates with faculty, recruits, and supports educators, and fosters continuous quality improvement through curriculum reviews and innovative teaching strategies

This position would assist the pharmacology content director in the overall content director job responsibilities as outlined below; the exact division of responsibilities between the two are open to discussion and evolution.

Key Responsibilities:

Administration:

• Assists course and content managers with scheduling, assessments, organization, and content execution to ensure high-quality, up-to-date orientation and materials are accessible and aligned with educational objectives.
• Corresponds promptly with students, administrative staff, and faculty to serve as a resource and guide.

Curriculum Execution & Program Innovation:

• Leads the development and implementation of the curriculum across all program phases by addressing curriculum needs, LCME requirements, and directives established by the curriculum committee.
• Contributes to maintaining and sustaining a comprehensive curriculum map that includes goals, objectives, competencies, and assessments to ensure all faculty and students understand and adhere to it.

Curriculum Review, Continuous Quality Improvement, & Accreditation:

• Evaluates curriculum effectiveness in achieving learning outcomes in partnership with the Office of Assessment, Evaluation, and Outcomes to create reports for relevant committees and leadership.
• Ensures reports follow LCME standards and other reporting requirements.
• Continuously analyzes coverage of pharmacology treatment for special populations, such as children and pregnant patients, to ensure adequate coverage.

Student Assessment & Grading:

• Oversees formative and summative assessments to set clear expectations for student performance.

Faculty Recruitment, Support & Development:

• Develops and recruits faculty to create a professional learning environment that delivers educational content and addresses development needs for the success of students and faculty.
• Sets clear deadlines for support staff while considering their other competing responsibilities.

Collaborative Meeting Attendance & Participation:

• Works with other content directors to standardize curriculum components and ensure compliance.
• Attends and participates in curriculum committee meetings and retreats to contribute to policy development.

Supervision Received: The position will report to the Chair, Medical Sciences Content Directors and have a dotted line reporting to the Assistant Dean, Pre-Clerkship Curriculum.

Supervision Exercised: None.

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 $757 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.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Clinical Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on current rank (if internal faculty) or based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Instructor:

• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment (Instructor) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
• Applicants must have an MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, or other terminal degree.

Senior Instructor:

• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment (Senior Instructor) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
• Applicants must have an MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, or other terminal degree.

Assistant Professor:

• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment (Assistant Professor) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
• Applicants must have an MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, or other terminal degree.

Associate Professor:

• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment (Associate Professor) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
• Applicants must have an MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, or other terminal degree.

Associate Professor:

• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment (Associate Professor) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
• Applicants must have an MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, or other terminal degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Start date of January 1, 2025
• One or more years of teaching experience to undergraduate or graduate medical education learners.
• Working experience and knowledge of medical education at the University of Colorado School of Medicine

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and value working within a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to cultivate relationships with both university and community physicians and be available to answer questions and problem solve as needed.
• Ability to maintain sustainable relationships with other faculty in the school of medicine and work to ensure the Pre-clerkship Curriculum is well represented within the school.
• Skilled at and enjoy working with students, helping them with any preceptor issues, providing advice on how to troubleshoot/resolve issues, and assisting students to ensure their success.

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. Three to 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: Nicole Kelp, nicole.kelp@cuanschutz.edu



Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply by November 28, 2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

• Instructor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $10,000-$20,000 as equivalent to 0.1 FTE salary support (up to the educational cap of 200,000).
• Senior Instructor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $10,000-$20,000 as equivalent to 0.1 FTE salary support (up to the educational cap of 200,000).
• Assistant Professor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $10,000-$20,000 as equivalent to 0.1 FTE salary support (up to the educational cap of 200,000).
• Associate Professor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $10,000-$20,000 as equivalent to 0.1 FTE salary support (up to the educational cap of 200,000).
• Professor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $10,000-$20,000 as equivalent to 0.1 FTE salary support (up to the educational cap of 200,000).

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 the occupational health medical surveillance program.


Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Job Category
: Faculty Primary Location
: Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20038 - SOM-DEAN EO UME Schedule
: Part-time Posting Date
: Nov 15, 2024 Unposting Date
: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Nicole Kelp Posting Contact Email: nicole.kelp@cuanschutz.edu Position Number: 00828846

To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=35483&lang=en







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