DOCS Coach and Coach Substitute
DOCS Coach and Coach Substitute
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department:Office of Medical Education Undergraduate Medical Education
Job Title:Open RankInstructor Sr. Instructor Assistant Associate Professor
Working Title: DOCS Coach and Coach Substitute
Position #:Requisition #: 36146
Job Summary:
The Office of Medical Education is searching for DOCS coach and coach substitutes for parttime positions associated with 0.050.10 FTE for the Trek Curriculum of MD Program with a start date of approximately July 12025.
All firstyear students enrolled in CUSOMs Trek curriculum participate in weekly small groups clinical skills training during their preclerkship year as part of the Developing Our Clinical Skills (DOCS) course. This dynamic experiential course is designed to produce humanistic student physicians by developing their foundational clinical and professional knowledge skills and attitudes via an integrated curriculum. The curriculum emphasizes communication and interpersonal skills cultural humility physical examination clinical reasoning and professional development while promoting patientcentered care teamwork reflection and coachlearner partnerships. Standardized patient interactions also comprise significant portions of the course.
DOCS coach and coach substitutes will facilitate a small group of eight 8 students and utilize a coach approach when delivering the courses curriculum. In addition to teaching students DOCS coach and coach substitutes will observe students clinical skills deliver individualized feedback evaluate student performance and provide effective remediation.
DOCS coaches and coach substitutes will be considered core faculty in the Trek curriculum. Core faculty influence and shape students learning environment as well as their professional identity formation and will be held to the highest professional standards. Although clinical skills coaching via small group facilitation during the DOCS course is the primary role of the DOCS coaches they will also be responsible for other tasks in the curriculum (i.e. directly observe and provide feedback on students clinical skills during subsequent portions of the Trek curriculum participate in competency and standard setting committees and teach elsewhere in the Trek curriculum).
DOCS Coaches and Coach Substitutes will report jointly to the DOCS Course Directors and the Director of Clinical Sciences.
Key Responsibilities:
Curriculum (Teaching/Coaching):
- Learn the DOCS coursespecific knowledge skills and attitudes in order to competently teach the requisite curriculum to firstyear students.
- Prepare for small group sessions by reading the course syllabus as well as sessionspecific materials provided by the course directors.
- Effectively facilitate DOCS course small groups in the first year of medical school every Tuesday afternoon 12:305:15 pm) or Wednesday morning 7:45 am12:30 pm) on the Anschutz Medical Campus for twelve months each year; the DOCS coach must attend the same halfday each week.
- Commit to the delivery of the course curriculum within a coaching model.
- Commit to receiving real time faculty development of their coaching skills while facilitating small groups.
- Collaborate with other DOCS course faculty and staff/members of the teaching team to foster an effective learning environment.
- Attend DOCS coach faculty development sessions that happen 34 times a year and performance checkins.
- Collaborate with 4thyear students residents and fellows enrolled in teaching electives to facilitate small groups.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary and interprofessional faculty to facilitate small groups.
Student Assessment:
- Directly observe students clinical skills and provide constructive formative feedback.
- Evaluate student performance on DOCS assessments
- Participate in grading of assessments
- Communicate effectively with other DOCS course faculty and staff/members of the teaching team regarding specific student concerns and/or needs.
- Evaluate students in other portions of the Trek curriculum as needed within the defined FTE.
Student Support
- Participate in early identification of students in academic or professional difficulty
o DOCS Coaches will also participate in remediation as needed.
Work Location:
Hybrid this role is eligible to work in a hybrid capacity and work onsite as needed for meetings and appointments. The employee must reside in the United States.
Why Join Us:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education clinical and research facility serving 4500 students and a worldclass medical destination at the forefront of lifechanging science medicine and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $757 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado awarding nearly 1450 degrees annually. Powered by our awardwinning 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplacewhere all individuals are treated with respect and dignity andwe encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
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:
- 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 Instructor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
- Minimum of two years experience teaching medical students
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 Sr. Instructor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
- Minimum of two years experience teaching medical students
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 Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
- Minimum of two years experience teaching medical students
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 Associate Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
- Minimum of two years experience teaching medical students
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 Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
- Minimum of two years experience teaching medical students
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preferred start date of July 1 2025
- Experience or training in undergraduate medical education and/or curriculum development.
- Experienced with and knowledge of the DOCS program at the University of Colorado SOM.
- Experience with clinical skills and direct observation
- Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning a growth mindset and reflective humanistic approach to coaching role modeling and mentoring also preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to cultivate relationships with people who enjoy teaching who can inspire students and support the educational process and values of lifelong learning of the CU School of Medicine.
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Interprofessional leadership and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Flexibility and the ability to adapt various skills
- Comfort communicating with students faculty and community stakeholders
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Attention to details
- Ability to represent the University in a professional manner
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/cucareers.
Questions should be directed to: David Ecker
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until the position is filled. For best consideration apply by February 282025. Applications received passed this date may or may not be considered.
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 $6250$25000 as 0.050.10 FTE salary support (up to the educational cap of 250000.
Sr. Instructor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $6250$25000 as 0.050.10 FTE salary support (up to the educational cap of 250000.
Assistant Professor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $6250$25000 as 0.050.10 FTE salary support (up to the educational cap of 250000.
Associate Professor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $6250$25000 as 0.050.10 FTE salary support (up to the educational cap of 250000.
Professor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $6250$25000 as 0.050.10 FTE salary support (up to the educational cap of 250000.
The above salary range or hiring range represents the Universitys 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 nonexempt.
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 .
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 COVID19 virus and othervaccine 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 theoccupational health medical surveillance program.
Employment Type
Part-Time
