Fort Collins Branch - One Health Content Contributor

Job Summary:

The Office of Medical Education is searching for a One Health Content Contributor and Instructor for the Trek curriculum of the MD Program with a start date of approximately July 1, 2024. This 0.05 FTE to 0.1 FTE position serves in conjunction with other Anschutz Medical Campus (AMC) and Fort Collins Branch Campus (FCB) faculty and staff to prepare CU’s physician graduates to be systems thinkers, who provide exemplary patient and family-centered care.  

One Health Clinical Content contributors are responsible for working with the One Health faculty team at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CUSOM) at Colorado State University (CSU) in addition to other stakeholders at CSU and in the Northern Colorado community in addition to faculty leadership at the Anschutz campus to develop, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve components of the Trek curriculum in which they have expertise.  

Supervision Received: This position will report directly to One Health Content Director at the FCB with a dotted line reporting to the Assistant Dean of Medical Education – FCB. 

Supervision Exercised: None  

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Service-Learning Projects by coordinating service-learning projects for students during the LIC and cultivating and strengthening relationships with Community-based organizations (CBOs).
• Facilitate student placement into appropriate programs.
• Act as a liaison between the School of Medicine, CBOs, and follow up on communication throughout the year.
• Oversee service-learning concentration projects and presentations in collaboration with the LIC leadership team.
• Collaborate with One Health Institute, Colorado State University (CSU) College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (CVMB), City of Fort Collins, and Larimer County faculty and leadership to design and plan the elective.
• Manage logistical arrangements and ensure presence during classroom sessions.
• Collect and analyze student feedback as part of the continuous quality improvement (CQI) process with CSU faculty team.
• Assist in organizing shadowing experiences and provide training to students through the One Health Lessons leader program.
• Coordinate community teaching opportunities and evaluate the effectiveness of the pilot project for adjustments in subsequent years.
• Foster new relationships to support evolving One Health curriculum and projects.
• Participate in and contribute to the overall One Health Trail teaching and learning experiences including didactics, self-directed learning, clinical or community experience coordination, etc.
• Facilitate comprehensive orientation for course directors covering content, scheduling, assessment, grading, and organization.
• Ensure high-quality, current, and easily accessible course materials, schedules, and other content align with educational objectives.
• Act as a resource and maintain effective communication with students, administrative staff, and faculty.
• Ensure awareness and understanding of competencies and learning goals among teaching faculty and students.
• Identify and support faculty development initiatives for preceptors and liaisons.
• Adapt or develop curricula and delivery methods based on changing needs and requirements.
• Review course evaluations annually and provide constructive feedback to faculty for improvement.
• Ensure timely submission of grades and refer students facing academic or personal difficulties to appropriate support services.
• Maintain a professional learning environment conducive to student success. 

Work Location:

Onsite - Onsite 100%, at FCB Branch campus located in Fort Collins, CO.  

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU SOM) collaborated with Colorado State University (CSU) to develop a four-year branch campus in Fort Collins. The leadership at both the CU SOM and at CSU looked to expand their integrated efforts in human health and build upon their long-standing collaborations on numerous robust research programs. It was exciting to start this new branch campus as the CU SOM simultaneously launched a new curriculum . We are partnering on many levels with the goal of preparing graduates to address the complex healthcare issues that individuals and society face. The new campus provides novel opportunities by integrating some of the best of what both institutions have to offer from science education to translational research to a One Health  framework and more.  

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.

Academic rank will be determined during the interview process after discussion between you and the department about your previous experience and academic desires.

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
• 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 (same for all ranks):

• Prior experience in an administrative or supervisory role.
• Demonstrate an interest in medical student education.
• Be interested in exploring innovative opportunities. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (same for all ranks):

• Must have healthcare expertise.
• Must be collaborative and work well with interdisciplinary teams.
• Must be flexible with an evolving curriculum. 

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: Jennifer Smith, [email protected]  and Dr. Christina Reimer, [email protected] .

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply by May 1, 2024. 

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

the FCB pre-negotiated rate for faculty positions (all ranks)

·       0.1 FTE equivalent to $26,500 annually and/or,

·       0.05 FTE equivalent to $13,250 annually

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 .