Associate Dean, Continuing Medical Education

Job Summary:

The Office of Medical Education is searching for an Associate Dean for Continuing Medical Education (CME) with a start date of approximately February 1, 2024. This 0.4 FTE position serves in conjunction with other Anschutz Medical Campus (AMC) Assistant/Associate Deans and affiliated teaching hospital partners to develop an advanced approach to CME across the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CUSOM) and the health systems in Colorado.  The position reports directly to the School of Medicine’s Senior Associate Dean of Education. The Associate Dean’s duties and responsibilities include CME business strategy, ACCME Accreditation, community relations/engagement, and faculty, student, and staff support.

The Associate Dean of Continuing Medical Education (CME) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CUSOM) Education plays a crucial role in overseeing and facilitating the ongoing education and professional development of medical professionals. The nature of work for this position involves a variety of responsibilities across academic, administrative, and strategic areas.

With a bold vision for the future, this role presents a unique opportunity for an experienced CME leader to partner with the CUSOM executive leadership and affiliated teaching hospital partners to enhance physicians’ knowledge, competence, performance, and patient outcomes through continuing medical education activities, which are linked to practice and focused on health care equity gaps across CUSOM and the health systems in Colorado.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the academic liaison with the faculty of the departments of the School of Medicine and affiliate teaching hospitals.
• Provide education and training on CME accreditation and the associated processes to the faculty of department of the School of Medicine and affiliate teaching hospitals.
• Maintain contacts with education programs of medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Interact with the School of Medicine Alumni/ae Office and address CME needs during their annual meetings.
• Organize and chair the CME Advisory Committee, involving course directors and other relevant parties.
• Attend regular meetings with the Dean of the School of Medicine to integrate CME activities with other education, patient care, research, and community service activities.
• Develop interpersonal relationships with individuals, foundations, professional societies, and other regional stakeholders who are interested in CME.
• Assist with educational programs for CME Program Directors and Coordinators.
• Collaborate with the OME Assistant Dean of Finance & Administration to create training and onboarding materials for the CME Program Manager.
• Work with the Senior Associate Dean of Education and the Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration to develop a strategic business model for CME, ensuring financial sustainability.

Work Location:

  Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule with limited days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.  

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado School of Medicine offers comprehensive, lifelong, interdisciplinary learning for health care professionals. With state-of-the art laboratories for discovery and innovation, a commitment to decreasing health disparities and increasing health equity, and faculty who provide world-class clinical care at Children’s Hospital Colorado and UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, the CU School of Medicine is transforming the health care landscape.  

Through our masters, PhD, MD and Continuing Education programs, graduates and students will become leaders in health care and provide exceptional care for diverse communities and patients around the world. 

Our new curriculum, introduced in 2021, gets students into clinical settings earlier and connects them with patients in a more meaningful way, while also providing a renewed focus on community engagement and social determinants of health. 

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness .  

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

Instructor:

• M.D. or D.O. Degree or equivalent with a concentration in healthcare and education and medical licensure in the State of Colorado.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment (open rank) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine

Sr. Instructor:

• M.D. or D.O. Degree or equivalent with a concentration in healthcare and education and medical licensure in the State of Colorado.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment (open rank) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine

Assistant Professor:

• M.D. or D.O. Degree or equivalent with a concentration in healthcare and education and medical licensure in the State of Colorado.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment (open rank) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine 

Associate Professor:

• M.D. or D.O. Degree or equivalent with a concentration in healthcare and education and medical licensure in the State of Colorado.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment (open rank) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine 

Professor:

• M.D. or D.O. Degree or equivalent with a concentration in healthcare and education and medical licensure in the State of Colorado.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment (open rank) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three or more years of experience in a continuing medical education role(s) such as a course director or faculty member.
• Experience with oversight of continuing medical education-based programs at institutional levels.
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining collaborative relationships with Program Directors, other CME leaders, and CME Office Personnel, as well as with those with clinical and academic leadership responsibilities across the academic medical center. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of relevant national ACCME accreditation standards and processes.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, hospital administrators, faculty, residents, staff, and representatives of other organizations.
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and work independently.
• Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning, a growth mindset, and a reflective humanistic approach to working with learners and colleagues.
• Ability to provide executive briefings to upper management with appropriate analysis, write detailed/complex business strategy proposals, and provide upper management with appropriate details.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers .

Questions should be directed to: Shanta Zimmer, [email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

• Instructor- $80,000- $200,000 as 0.40 FTE equivalent in salary support plus benefits. This range is not in addition to your current salary.
• Sr. Instructor- $80,000- $200,000 as 0.40 FTE equivalent in salary support plus benefits. This range is not in addition to your current salary.
• Assistant Professor- $80,000- $200,000 as 0.40 FTE equivalent in salary support plus benefits. This range is not in addition to your current salary.
• Associate Professor- $80,000- $200,000 as 0.40 FTE equivalent in salary support plus benefits. This range is not in addition to your current salary.  
• Professor- $80,000- $200,000 as 0.40 FTE equivalent in salary support plus benefits. This range is not in addition to your current salary.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

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 [email protected] ​.

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 .