Director of Clinical Pillar
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Office of Medical Education Undergraduate Medical Education
Job Title: Open Rank Assistant Associate Professor
Working Title: Director of Clinical Pillar
Position #:Requisition #:36857
Job Summary:
The School of Medicine invites applications for the position of Director of the Clinical Pillar a pivotal leadership role focused on advancing clinical education across all phases of the medical curriculum.
Reporting to the Executive Vice Dean with a dottedline reporting relationship to the Associate Dean of Assessment Evaluations and Outcomes (AEO) and Curriculum Associate Deans the Director of the Clinical Pillar plays a pivotal role in leading the design integration and continuous improvement of clinical education across all phases of the medical curriculum. Collaborating closely with course directors phase deans and pillar leads the director maintains continuity in language assessment formats and competency milestones.
Responsibilities include collaborating with phase deans and ensuring spiraling of clinical curriculum from Developing Our Clinical Skills (DOCS) through clerkship and into the Advanced Science Courses (ASCs) and Acting Internships managing faculty development and collaborating with other pillar directors to ensure integration of health systems and medical sciences content.
The role also involves shaping and maintaining assessment strategies and grading policies in collaboration with the Office of Assessment Evaluations and Outcomes (AEO) and course leaders while regularly reviewing clinical skills assessments to ensure alignment and data integrity. Additionally the director leads key curriculum committees supports faculty and resident development in assessment practices and provides annual reports and continuous quality improvement updates to institutional leadership.
This position offers an exciting opportunity for dynamic and innovative faculty to make a lasting impact on the future of medical education. Faculty from all clinical disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Supervision Received: Reports directly to the Executive Vice Dean
Supervision Exercised: This position supervises the following faculty UME roles
- Clinical Content Directors
This position indirectly supervises the following UME professional staff
- Clinical Pillar Coordinator
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Curriculum Integration and Oversight
- Ensure seamless teaching and assessment of clinical competenciescommunication documentation physical exam technical skills and proceduresthrough all phases from DOCS to Acting Internships transitioning from generalized to specialized practice.
- Work closely with course directors phase deans and directors of Medical Science and Health System Science to align language assessment formats and content integration across all curricular pillars and phases.
- Conduct annual updates of the curriculum map review learning objectives refine patient care milestones and support smooth content handoffs between phases to maintain a cohesive and outcomesdriven curriculum.
Assessment Strategy and Policies
- Develop and lead clinical pillar assessment approaches grounded in educational best practices ensuring alignment with institutional goals across all phases of the curriculum.
- Partner with the AEO office phase deans and content directors to establish consistent clinical assessment policies and tools for all curricular levelsPlains Foothills and Alpine/Summit.
- Oversee the alignment continuity and effectiveness of clinical skills assessments support milestone tracking and collaborate on outcome data aggregation and visualization through Dashfolio.
Grading and Data Management
- Collaborate with course directors and the AEO to develop assessment tools and grading policies support clinical course directors (CCDs) throughout the grading process and review all clerkship grades to ensure accuracy fairness and consistency.
Faculty and Resident Development
- Develop and deliver training tools and resources to enhance faculty and resident understanding of clinical assessment practices promoting consistency and effectiveness across the curriculum.
Committee Leadership and Participation
- Chair the Clinical Course Directors (CCD) Committee manage meeting logistics and ensure effective delegation and followthrough on key initiatives.
- Participate in major curriculum and leadership committees lead annual clinical pillar reviews with specialty directors and present outcomes and continuous quality improvement (CQI) updates to the Curriculum Steering Committee (CSC).
Work Location:
Hybrid this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule as needed for teaching and inperson meetings.
Why Join Us:
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 workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:
Assistant:
- Must hold an M.D. D.O degree or equivalent terminal degree
- Eligible for a faculty appointment in the CU School of Medicine at the Assistant rank.
- At least 5 years of experience in medical education or healthcare education including curriculum development clinical education or program management.
Associate:
- Must hold an M.D. D.O degree or equivalent terminal degree
- Eligible for a faculty appointment in the CU School of Medicine at the Associate rank.
- At least 5 years of experience in medical education or healthcare education including curriculum development clinical education or program management.
Professor:
- Must hold an M.D. D.O degree or equivalent terminal degree
- Eligible for a faculty appointment in the CU School of Medicine at the Professor rank.
- At least 5 years of experience in medical education or healthcare education including curriculum development clinical education or program management.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge and experience of the CU School of Medicine and its curriculum.
- Demonstrated experience with Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships (LICs) or equivalent clinical education programs.
- Experience working with faculty and students in a higher education or healthcare setting.
- Leadership experience including supervising teams managing budgets and collaborating across organizational levels.
- Previous experience developing and implementing strategic initiatives.
- Proven experience working with community organizations and healthcare facilities
Competencies:
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Excellent interpersonal organizational and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong understanding of clinical education models and medical education curriculum including clerkship phases and integrated clerkship approaches.
- 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.
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
Screening of Applications Begins:
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified but preference will be given to complete applications received by June 13 2025. Those who do not apply by 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:
Assistant Professor: The salary range for this position is set between $37500 $75000 representing an estimated 0.3 FTE salary support plus benefits. The final offer will be capped at $250000 annually and will depend on the individuals current 1.0 FTE salary.
Associate Professor: The salary range for this position is set between $37500 $75000 representing an estimated 0.3 FTE salary support plus benefits. The final offer will be capped at $250000 annually and will depend on the individuals current 1.0 FTE salary.
Professor: The salary range for this position is set between $37500 $75000 representing an estimated 0.3 FTE salary support plus benefits. The final offer will be capped at $250000 annually and will depend on the individuals current 1.0 FTE salary.
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 accommodation 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 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.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Part-Time
