Fort Collins Branch (FCB) – Developing Our Clinical Skills (DOCS) Coach

Job Summary:

This position will be based in Fort Collins CO.

The Office of Medical Education and Office of Undergraduate Medical Education - Fort Collins Regional Campus has an opening for a part-time 0.1 FTE position as a DOCS Coach.

All first-year students enrolled in CUSOMs Trek curriculum will participate in weekly small group clinical skills training during their preclerkship year as part of the Developing Our Clinical Skills (DOCS) course. This dynamic experiential course will produce humanistic student physicians by developing their foundational clinical and professional knowledge skills and attitudes via an integrated curriculum. The curriculum will emphasize communication and interpersonal skills cultural competency physical examination clinical reasoning and professional development while promoting patient-centered care teamwork reflection and coach-learner partnerships. Standardized patient interactions will also comprise significant portions of the course.

Clinical Skills Coaches will facilitate a small group of students and utilize a coach approach when delivering the courses addition to teaching students Clinical Skills Coaches will observe students clinical skills deliver individualized feedback evaluate student performance and provide effective remediation.

Supervision Received: The position reports directly to the DOCS Lead for the Fort Collins Branch Campus and the Clinical Pillar Director with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Assistant Dean for the Fort Collins Branch Campus.

Supervision Exercised: None

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching/Coaching:

Become competent at the DOCS course-specific knowledge skills and attitudes to deliver the requisite curriculum.

Effectively facilitate DOCS course small groups in the first year of medical school every week or recruit faculty to facilitate appropriate sessions based on content expertise.

Provide constructive formative feedback for students.

Collaborate with the teaching team to foster an effective learning environment.

Assessment:

• Directly observe students clinical skills deliver individualized feedback evaluate student performance and provide effective remediation as needed.

• Communicate effectively with faculty and staff/members regarding specific student concerns and/or needs.

Faculty Development:

• Prepare for small group sessions by reading the course syllabus as well as session-specific materials provided by the course directors.

• Faculty will be evaluated annually.

Work Location:

Hybrid this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule as needed for teaching and in-person meetings at the Fort Collins Regional Branch Campus located in Fort Collins Colorado.

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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:

Instructor:

• Candidates must hold a terminal degree such as an MD or DO degree from an accredited University and be licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment at the Instructor rank at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Sr. Instructor:

• Candidates must hold a terminal degree such as an MD or DO degree from an accredited University and be licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment at the Sr. Instructor rank at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Assistant Professor:

• Candidates must hold a terminal degree such as an MD or DO degree from an accredited University and be licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor rank at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Associate Professor:

• Candidates must hold a terminal degree such as an MD or DO degree from an accredited University and be licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment at the Associate Professor rank at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Professor:

• Candidates must hold a terminal degree such as an MD or DO degree from an accredited University and be licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment at the Professor rank at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Schedule that allows availability Thursday afternoons
• Demonstrated involvement in medical student education and/or experience with curriculum development at either the UME or GME level.

Conditions of Employment:

• Schedule that allows flexibility with Thursday Afternoons being critically important
• Position will be based in Fort Collins CO

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

The individual must possess excellent organizational interpersonal and communication skills and value working within a team.

The individual in this position must be able to cultivate relationships with people who enjoy teaching inspire students and support the educational values of lifelong learning.

Dedicated to improving student performance with formative feedback.

Role model being observed and receiving feedback from observers.

Commitment to faculty development and delivery of the DOCS course curriculum

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 should be directed to: Jenn Smith or Kelley Yseth

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration apply by March 24^th 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Instructor: Salary support up to $26500 plus benefits or the equivalent of .1 FTE up to the educational salary cap of $265000 for the Fort Collins Regional Campus Pre-negotiated agreement. The final offer will be capped at $265000 annually and will depend on the individuals current 1.0 FTE salary.

Sr. Instructor: Salary support up to $26500 plus benefits or the equivalent of .1 FTE up to the educational salary cap of $265000 for the Fort Collins Regional Campus Pre-negotiated agreement. The final offer will be capped at $265000 annually and will depend on the individuals current 1.0 FTE salary.

Assistant Professor: Salary support up to $26500 plus benefits or the equivalent of .1 FTE up to the educational salary cap of $265000 for the Fort Collins Regional Campus Pre-negotiated agreement. The final offer will be capped at $265000 annually and will depend on the individuals current 1.0 FTE salary.

Associate Professor: Salary support up to $26500 plus benefits or the equivalent of .1 FTE up to the educational salary cap of $265000 for the Fort Collins Regional Campus Pre-negotiated agreement. The final offer will be capped at $265000 annually and will depend on the individuals current 1.0 FTE salary..

Professor: Salary support up to $26500 plus benefits or the equivalent of .1 FTE up to the educational salary cap of $265000 for the Fort Collins Regional Campus Pre-negotiated agreement. The final offer will be capped at $265000 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 non-exempt.

Equal Employment 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.

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