Assistant Dean for Medical Education, Post-Clerkship Curriculum

Job Summary:

The Office of Medical Education at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CUSOM) is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Dean of Medical Education, Post-Clerkship Curriculum, within the Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) Office at the Anschutz Medical Campus (AMC).

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Medical Education, Post-Clerkship Curriculum, the Assistant Dean for Medical Education, Post-Clerkship Curriculum is responsible for collaborating with SOM faculty, departments, other curriculum deans, SOM leadership, and staff to design, implement, assess, manage, enhance, and innovate the post-clerkship curriculum for medical students, along with related longitudinal curricular elements and programs which cross all phases of the curriculum. This includes ensuring the effective distribution and integration of leadership, curiosity, and commitment throughout the curriculum. Key responsibilities involve hiring and working with faculty course directors and working with the staff managers and coordinators, developing learner assessments and tracking tools, leading or participating in regular curricular meetings and engaging with relevant stakeholders, including those at the Fort Collins Branch campus, assisting with accreditation processes, ensuring data-driven quality assurance, contribute to budgeting planning, and overseeing ongoing curriculum updates, innovations, and dissemination.

Supervision Received: This position reports directly to the Associate Dean of Medical Education, Post-Clerkship Curriculum

Supervision Exercised: This position supervises the following faculty Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) roles,

• Advanced Science Course (ASC) Directors
• Acting Internship
• Relevant Longitudinal Curriculum/Program Directors including Mentored Scholarly Activities, Global Health Track, Research Track

Key Responsibilities:

Management of Acting Internships & Electives

• Oversee faculty Course Directors and work closely with Course Coordinators and staff leadership to achieve curriculum goals for Acting Internships & Electives.
• Coordinate with Departments, students, and advising offices to optimize course offerings, scheduling, and individual student needs.
• Lead continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives to evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of Acting Internships & Electives.

Management of Advanced Science Courses Curriculum

• Oversee Advanced Science Course Directors and collaborate with coordinators and staff leadership to achieve curriculum goals and maintain consistency across campuses.
• Ensure continuous curriculum improvement through data-driven evaluation and quality enhancement initiatives.

Management of Relevant Longitudinal Curricula & Programs

• Oversee faculty Program Directors and collaborate with coordinators and staff leadership to manage and integrate Mentored Scholarly Activities, specialty tracks, and Basecamps while ensuring continuous quality improvement and participating in budget oversight.

Committee Leadership and Governance

• Lead Post-Clerkship Committee (PCC) meetings, including agenda setting, documentation, and delegation of tasks.
• Participate in key curriculum and leadership committees while refining assessments, outcomes, policies, and procedures for the Post-Clerkship phase.

Student Support and Engagement

• Support students in the Post-Clerkship phase through orientations, direct teaching, mentorship, and participate and collaborate on faculty development for Compass Guides.

Innovations & New Initiatives

• Drive curriculum innovation and continuous quality improvement for the post-clerkship and longitudinal phases, ensuring alignment with medical education standards, accreditation requirements, and best practices.
• Foster cross-departmental and interprofessional collaborations to enhance clinical training, specialty advising, student engagement, and the dissemination of curricular advancements through research and presentations.

This description provides a general overview of the work to be performed and is not meant to be exhaustive. The specific allocation of responsibilities will be determined collaboratively between the Associate Dean and the individual in this role. Duties may evolve over time or in response to business needs. The supervisor and/or hiring authority retain the discretion to add or remove responsibilities as necessary.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule as needed for teaching and in-person meetings. Work location will be in Aurora, Colorado

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.

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 Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Assistant Professor-

• Must hold a M.D., D.O degree or equivalent terminal degree
• Eligible for a faculty appointment in the CU School of Medicine at the Assistant rank.
• At least 5 years of experience in medical education or healthcare education, including curriculum development, clinical education, or program management.

Associate Professor-

• Must hold a M.D., D.O degree or equivalent terminal degree
• Eligible for a faculty appointment in the CU School of Medicine at the Associate rank.
• At least 5 years of experience in medical education or healthcare education, including curriculum development, clinical education, or program management.

Professor-

• Must hold a M.D., D.O degree or equivalent terminal degree
• Eligible for a faculty appointment in the CU School of Medicine at the Professor rank.
• At least 5 years of experience in medical education or healthcare education, including curriculum development, clinical education, or program management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience of the CU School of Medicine and its curriculum.
• Demonstrated experience with both medical student didactic and clinical curricula.
• Leadership experience, including supervising teams, managing budgets, and collaborating across organizational levels.
• Previous experience developing and implementing strategic initiatives.
• Proven experience working with community organizations and healthcare facilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent written and oral communication
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of clinical education models and medical education curricula.
• Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical education and training environments.
• Ability to cultivate relationships with people who enjoy teaching, who can inspire students and support the educational process and values of life-long learning of the CU School of Medicine.

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: Shanta Zimmer, Shanta.Zimmer@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by April 13, 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Assistant Professor: $37,500 - $100,000, representing an estimated 0.3- 0.4 FTE salary support plus benefits. The final offer will be capped at $250,000 annually and will depend on the individual's current 1.0 FTE salary.

Associate Professor: $37,500 - $100,000, representing an estimated 0.3- 0.4 FTE salary support plus benefits. The final offer will be capped at $250,000 annually and will depend on the individual's current 1.0 FTE salary.

Professor: $37,500 - $100,000, representing an estimated 0.3- 0.4 FTE salary support plus benefits. The final offer will be capped at $250,000 annually and will depend on the individual's current 1.0 FTE salary.

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.

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.