FCB - Evidence-Based Medicine Contributor

Job Summary:

The Office of Medical Education is searching for an Evidence-Based Medicine Contributor for the Trek Curriculum of MD Program with a start date of approximately July 1, 2024. This 0.10 FTE position serves in conjunction with other Anschutz Medical Campus (AMC) and Colorado State University (CSU) faculty and staff to prepare CU’s physician graduates to be systems thinkers, who provide exemplary patient and family-centered care.  

The Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) Content Contributor is responsible for working with the faculty team at CUSOM at CSU in addition to faculty leadership at the Anschutz campus to develop or update, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve components of the Trek curriculum in which they have expertise. The EBM Content Director will be responsible for teaching evidence-based medicine sessions across the four years of the required curriculum. Most EBM sessions are composed of 1-2 hours of didactic teaching and 1-2 hours of small group work with students. 

The upcoming sessions for the 2024-2025 schedule include the following:   

Plains Curriculum

• Intro to Evidence-Based Medicine
• Randomized Controlled Trials (RCT) Part 1
• Randomized Controlled Trails (RCT) Part 2
• Diagnostic studies
• Cohort Studies Part 1
• Cohort studies Part 2
• Case-Control Studies
• Cross-Sectional Studies
• Systemic Review

Foothills Basecamp and LIC Curriculum

• Foundational Clinical questions
• Inquiry for All including evaluating research and clinical decision aids

Alpine Basecamp Curriculum

• Patient/Population, Interventions, Comparison and Outcomes (PICO) questions, methodology review 

Supervision Received: The position reports to the Assistant Dean of Medical Education at the Fort Collins Branch campus and works closely with the faculty leadership of the curricular pillars and phases.  

Supervision Exercised: None 

Key Responsibilities:

Instructional Material Development and Review:

• Review and be aware of learning materials created by the Anschutz EBM faculty team.
• Credit any materials that are used.
• Create or update learning materials for these sessions.
• Review assessment questions on these topics.

Student Support and Assessment:

• Grade make-up assignments if students miss a small group session.
• Provide individual remediation to review material with individual students if needed.
• Review all course evaluations annually and participate in the CQI process for the following year.
• Ensure all grades are submitted in a timely manner.

Curriculum Development and Oversight:

• Collaborate with the Anschutz EBM team to ensure syllabi, course materials, schedules, and other content are of high quality, current, posted, easily accessible, and reflect the educational objectives and content being delivered.
• Modify existing or develop new curricula or methods of delivery based on needs, changing LCME requirements, and as charged by curriculum oversight bodies.

Faculty Support and Recruitment:

• Serve as a resource and communicate in a timely manner with students, administrative staff, and faculty.
• Recruit other faculty to teach sessions if needed.

Student Welfare and Professional Environment:

• Refer all students with academic or personal difficulty to the Office of Student Life and work with the Success Team to develop and implement appropriate remediation plans.
• Assure a professional learning climate.

Work Location:

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule with select days per week on campus and as needed for in-person sessions/meetings. The position on-site location will be in Fort Collins, CO.

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 $705 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. 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:

• Master’s Degree (or higher) in healthcare or related field, ex. MPH,MS,PA, etc.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment (open rank) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine

Sr. Instructor:

• M.D., D.O., D.M.V, Ph.D. 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., D.O., D.M.V, Ph.D. 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., D.O., D.M.V, Ph.D. 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., D.O., D.M.V, Ph.D. 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:

• Must have prior work experience or academic expertise in evidence-based medicine
• Demonstrate an interest in medical student education. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be collaborative and work well with teams,
• Must be flexible with an evolving curriculum.
• Be interested in exploring innovative opportunities. 

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: Christina Riemer, Reimer, [email protected]  

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 5/28/2024.  

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Instructor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at the FCB pre-negotiated rate for faculty positions (all ranks) at $26,500 annually equivalent to 0.1 FTE.

Sr. Instructor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at the FCB pre-negotiated rate for faculty positions (all ranks) at $26,500 annually equivalent to 0.1 FTE.

Assistant Professor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at the FCB pre-negotiated rate for faculty positions (all ranks) at $26,500 annually equivalent to 0.1 FTE.

Associate Professor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at the FCB pre-negotiated rate for faculty positions (all ranks) at $26,500 annually equivalent to 0.1 FTE.

Professor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at the FCB pre-negotiated rate for faculty positions (all ranks) at $26,500 annually equivalent to 0.1 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.  

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 .