Description
 University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine, Office of Medical Education

Open Rank Professor Series - Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship (LIC)

Position #00788309 – Requisition #22719

 

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

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2

Exemptions vary by campus location/department.

Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:

• Anschutz Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.
• Consolidated/Central Services Administration – Will follow Anschutz policy on exemptions.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment.  We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The Office of Medical Education has an opening for a part-time Open Rank Professor Series - Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship (LIC).  

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 $500 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.

The Office of Medical Education (OME) with the University of Colorado’s School of Medicine (SOM) is searching for Specialty Liaisons.  Specialty liaisons will reside at each Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship (LIC) sites.

The School of Medicine’s Office of Medical Education is transitioning the core clinical curriculum into an LIC model, as part of a larger scale full curriculum overhaul. Core clinical education will occur in a longitudinal, integrated fashion primarily in an outpatient setting, with targeted hospital-based training called immersions placed during the core clinical year. Core competencies will be taught encompassing care of adults, children, and pregnant patients taught by providers representing the disciplines of family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, surgery and emergency medicine.

A longitudinal integrated clerkship (LIC) was created based on three foundational characteristics of an effective, core clinical educational environment:

(1) Student participation in comprehensive care of patients over time

(2) Presence of a continuous, learning relationship with those patients' clinicians

(3) Meeting a majority of core clinical competencies in an ongoing, continuous fashion through those experiences

Specialty liaison roles will be at a .05 to .15 FTE of salary support (plus benefits) for faculty. The FTE salary support is dictated by the numbers of students at the LIC site.   Specialty liaisons will be hired as needed throughout the year.    

FTE:  .05 to .15 FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the NIH salary cap of $200,000. 

Examples of Work Performed:

• Oversight of inpatient immersion experiences for all LIC students at that site.
• Develop protocols and systems to facilitate longitudinal care of patients for students, including assisting students in follow up of patients who are admitted for inpatient treatment and followup in specialty care areas.
• Recruitment and oversight of preceptors who work longitudinally with students. 
• Provide ongoing education of faculty and housestaff about student roles in patient care and best practices in teaching LIC students.
• Provide ongoing faculty development to preceptors regarding longitudinal precepting, mentoring and assessment skills. 
• Close collaboration with Clinical Core Directors (CCDs) to ensure LIC students are achieving competency and comparability in all required domain aspects required by the clerkship.
• Develop all specialtyspecific didactic content in conjunction with CCDs and BSCDs.
• Facilitate/teach specialtyspecific didactic sessions over the course of the year (or recruit faculty speakers). 
• Assist with the regular assessment of students including direct observation, identification of students who need support, collaboration with CCD on remediation plans, gathering of assessments and feedback from all supervisors working with students, creating summary reports of student progress, and participation in grading meetings
• Assist with the administration of the LIC programs at their site as needed

Other Expectations

• All liaisons are expected to be involved in direct student teaching as an LIC preceptor
• Participation in and attendance at monthly LIC site meetings

Salary and Benefits: 

The salary range (or hiring range) has been established at:

Assistant Professor- $10,000 to $60,000, as FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the NIH salary cap of $200,000

 Associate Professor- $10,000 to $60,000, as FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the NIH salary cap of $200,000

Professor- $10,000 to $60,000, as FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the NIH salary cap of $200,000

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

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.

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 checks for all new employees prior to their employment.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. Alternative formats of this ad are available upon request for persons with disabilities.

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.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits.

Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation

Diversity and Equity:

Please contact hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu for information on disability accommodations

Office of Equity: https://www1.ucdenver.edu/offices/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 and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

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.The University of Colorado Denver | 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, person, with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. 

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: 

Assistant Professor :

• Candidates must be able to be obtain a faculty appointment (open rank) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
• Applicants must be a board-certified physician an MD or DO degree

Associate Professor :

• Candidates must be able to be obtain a faculty appointment (open rank) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
• Applicants must be a board-certified physician an MD or DO degree

Professor:

• Candidates must be able to be obtain a faculty appointment (open rank) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
• Applicants must be a board-certified physician an MD or DO degree

Preferred Qualifications (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor): 

• Program management and coordination skills
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with students, faculty, and leadership team members
• Experience in medical education and curriculum development
• Experience working effectively with blended teams

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. 

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Part-time
Posting Date: Sep 8, 2021
Unposting Date: Ongoing