Open Rank Clinical Professor Series/FCB Compass Guide

Job Summary:

In order to support students in maximizing their personal and professional development, each student in the Trek curriculum will be paired with a COMPASS Guide for all 4 years of medical school. The COMPASS Guide will serve at times as a mentor, advisor, and  coach. COMPASS Guides will be considered core faculty in the Trek curriculum and will be the primary faculty for the COMPASS Program which is a 4-year program that emphasizes COaching, Mindful reflection, Professional Identity Formation, Assessment, Self-directed learning, and Self-Care. 

Core faculty influence and shape student’s learning environment and their professional identity formation and therefore will be held to the highest professional standards.  Although coaching is central to the Guide’s job, they will also be responsible for other tasks in the curriculum. The Guides will meet individually with all students, observe and provide feedback on clinical skills during the second year, monitor the student’s academic, professional and personal progress, participate in the competency committees and teach elsewhere in the Trek curriculum.

The position will be a part-time position initially with 0.2 FTE as compensation with a rate of $26,500 per .1 FTE ( $53,000 for .2 FTE). Highlight 5-7 key responsibilities for the role.

Key Responsibilities:

Coaching :

• Meet with each student one-on-one 3-5 times per year to review progress and create learning goals. For the first year the one-on-one meetings will occur during COMPASS weeks
• Meet with students as needed for additional coaching
• Address immediate student issues, including off hours concerns in emergent situations
• Document all meetings with students
• Keep in close contact with the Office of Student Life with any concerns about students
• Write letters of recommendation for curricular, post-graduate, and extra-curricular
•     opportunities (e.g. scholarships; research projects; applications to additional graduate programs)
• Work with the Office of Student Life in crafting the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) for graduating students applying to residency positions
• Assist students with completion of administrative obligations  

Teaching :

• Facilitate small group sessions related to professional identity formation during the 5 COMPASS weeks in the first year of medical school
• Teach in other clinical and professional identity formation small group sessions during the 3rd  and 4th  year of medical school

Assessment:

• Directly observe and provide feedback to (non-coach cohort) students performing clinical skills 2-3 times per year in the 2nd  and 3rd  year of medical school

Competency Committee:

• Participate in competency committees to oversee student progress through the curriculum
• For students they coach, the guide would be responsible for summarizing the student’s progress but would not vote
• For students they don’t coach, the guide would be a voting member of the committee reviewing the student’s progress and determining readiness to advance
• Competency committees will meet twice per year

Community building :

• Attend 1st  year student orientation, expected one full day commitment and one half-day commitment
• Attend college social events three times per year

Required Faculty Development :

• Attend faculty development sessions and Guide check-ins 2x per month
• Attend COMPASS retreat for 1 day/year
• Attend individual faculty development sessions for all sessions the guides facilitate

Work Location:

Remote – this role is eligible to work remotely, but the employee must be in the United States.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education, and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital  and Children's Hospital Colorado  - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected, and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

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

Clinical Instructor:

• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment (open rank) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
• MD or DO degree or equivalent
• Currently Licensed to practice medicine
• Does not work as a preceptor where students are assessed in another part of the curriculum
• Schedule that allows the faculty member to be available on most Wednesday afternoons 

Clinical Sr. Instructor:

• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment (open rank) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
• MD or DO degree or equivalent
• Currently Licensed to practice medicine
• Does not work as a preceptor where students are assessed in another part of the curriculum
• Schedule that allows the faculty member to be available on most Wednesday afternoons 

Clinical Assistant Professor:

• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment (open rank) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
• MD or DO degree or equivalent
• Currently Licensed to practice medicine
• Does not work as a preceptor where students are assessed in another part of the curriculum
• Schedule that allows the faculty member to be available on most Wednesday afternoons

Clinical Associate Professor:

• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment (open rank) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
• MD or DO degree or equivalent
• Currently Licensed to practice medicine
• Does not work as a preceptor where students are assessed in another part of the curriculum
• Schedule that allows the faculty member to be available on most Wednesday afternoons 

Clinical Professor:

• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment (open rank) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
• MD or DO degree or equivalent
• Currently Licensed to practice medicine
• Does not work as a preceptor where students are assessed in another part of the curriculum
• Schedule that allows the faculty member to be available on most Wednesday afternoons 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching medical students
• Experience with coaching
• Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning, a growth mindset, and a reflective humanistic approach to coaching, role modeling, and mentoring 

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: Jennifer Smith, [email protected]  

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until March 20, 2024.    

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Clinical Assistant Professor:  $26,500 per .1 FTE ($53,000 for .2 FTE)

Clinical Associate Professor: $26,500 per .1 FTE ($53,000 for .2 FTE)

Clinical Professor: $26,500 per .1 FTE ($53,000 for .2 FTE)

Clinical Sr. Instructor: $26,500 per .1 FTE ($53,000 for .2 FTE)

Clinical Instructor: $26,500 per .1 FTE ($53,000 for .2 FTE)

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.

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 .