Open Rank Faculty

Description
University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine, Office of Medical Education

Open Rank Faculty - COMPASS Guide

Position #00791155– Requisition #23902

*Please note this is a secondary appointment internal to current faculty at the University of Colorado, School of Medicine*

* 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 Faculty - Instructor Series/COMPASS Guide position.

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.

 

COMPASS Guide Job Description:

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 but should approach all interactions with the student with a “coach approach.” Each Guide will support a total of 20 students (10 students per year in alternating years i.e., years 1 and 3). 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, teach in the first year of medical school, observe and provide feedback on clinical skills during the second year, monitor the student’s academic, professional and personal progress, participate in the Trek Progress Committee and teach elsewhere in the Trek curriculum.

Funding and reporting: COMPASS Guides will report to the Director of the COMPASS Program.  The COMPASS Guide position will be a part-time position initially with 0.2 FTE as compensation for July 2022 through June 2024 and then increased to 0.3 FTE when the Guides have 2 full cohorts of students. The salary will be tied to the NIH salary cap; benefits are applied to the salary support.  

There will be a total of ~36 Guides for the Trek curriculum (18 for each year of students). The Guides will be organized into six larger colleges. Each college will include 6 guides and ~120 students (30 students from each year of the curriculum).  Currently, we are recruiting for our second cohort of Guides. 

 Responsibilities and Expectations:

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 weeksMeet 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 positionsSupport students in their application for residency and provide career advisingAssist students with completion of administrative obligations  

Teaching:

During years that your students are 1^st and 3^rd year students: Facilitate Health and Society Small groups in the first year of medical school every Wednesday afternoon from 1- 5pm Facilitate small group sessions related to professional identity formation during the 5 COMPASS weeks in the first year of medical school

During years that your students are 2^nd and 4^th year students: Facilitate small group sessions related to professional identity formation (~3-5 sessions per year)Serve as a substitute facilitator for Health and Society small group sessions Facilitate small group sessions during the Advanced Science CoursesFacilitate sessions designed to prepare students for residency applications (CV writing, Personal statements)Assessment:

Participate in grading notes and oral presentations for the Clinical Performance Exam (Standardized Patient exam) that occurs after the core clinical yearParticipate in grading notes and oral presentations that students complete as part of the work during the Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships

Trek Progress Committee:

Attend Trek Progress Committee meetings (approximately 1 per month, scheduled during faculty development sessions on Wednesday).  The Trek Progress Committee oversees student progress through the curriculum For students they coach, the guide would be responsible for summarizing the student’s progress but would not voteFor 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 Participate in devising and implementing remediation plans for students they don’t coach

Community building:

Attend 1^st year student orientation, expected one full day commitment and one half-day commitmentAttend college social events three times per yearMentor 4^th year Student Leaders (Navigators) around planning/executing individual eventsAttend three planning sessions with 4^th year student leaders (one per semester) to develop goals for the college

Required Faculty Development:

Attend required Faculty Development sessions in advance of Trek curriculum launch to prepare for teaching Health and Society Small groupsAttend 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 Faculty will be evaluated annually with input from the Office of Student Life, Office of Assessment, Evaluation, and Outcomes, senior student leaders, and students in the college.  Each Guide will meet yearly with the COMPASS Program Director to review their performanceMeet with the COMPASS coordinator annually to set up data collection instruments and processes and work with the Office of Evaluation to insure a comprehensive evaluation of college activities 

 

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range (or hiring range) has been established at $16,000 to $40,000 as .2 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.The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services.

University of Colorado Denver | 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 [email protected] for information on disability accommodations

Office of Equity: https://www1.ucdenver.edu/offices/equity

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

The University of Colorado Denver | 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 

Eligible faculty ranks include: Instructor/Clinical Instructor, Senior Instructor/Clinical Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor/Clinical Assistant Professor, Associate Professor/Clinical Associate Professor, Professor/Clinical Professor (Clinical designations include both part-time and full-time appointments)

Current Faculty Appointment at the University of Colorado School of MedicineMD or DO degree or equivalentCurrently licensed to practice medicineExperience teaching medical students at any institution for more than 2 yearsSchedule that allows the faculty member to be available on most Wednesday afternoons beginning July 2022COMPASS Guides may not hold any other paid role in CUSOM UME

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications 

Experience teaching medical students at the University of ColoradoExperience with coachingDemonstrated commitment to lifelong learning, a growth mindset, and a reflective humanistic approach to coaching, role modeling, and mentoring

 

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Dec 3, 2021
Unposting Date: Ongoing