Assistant Director Service-Learning Curriculum

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director of Service-Learning Curriculum is responsible for assisting with the ongoing development implementation and evaluation of the service-learning curriculum for the undergraduate medical student training program at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. The service-learning curriculum is part of the Health and Society pillar and is required of all undergraduate medical students. The vision of the Health and Society pillar is to prepareCUs physician graduatesto be systems thinkers who provide exemplary patient and family-centered care andpromote health equity and population health throughadvocacy and leadership on behalf of diverse patients families and their communities.

The service-learning curriculum will help achieve this vision by engaging learners in activities that allow them to: successfully complete a community engagement experience which embodies shared values goals and objectives as defined by both the community organization and student learner; apply the determinants of health; demonstrate reflection of their beliefs values and cultural practices to discern how these factors will impact their role as healthcare professionals; communicate effectively with constituents from diverse populations to foster respectful productive human connection; advocate for the wellbeing of patients communities and populations.

The Assistant Director will be responsible for maintaining current and establishing new community partnerships for service-learning ensuring the successful implementation of twice-annual service-learning cohorts and supporting students and community-based partners throughout participation. This role will require connecting and collaborating with multiple community organizations and interested parties. The Assistant Director of Service-Learning Curriculum will have dual commitment to the success of students and community partners.

The Assistant Director of Service-Learning curriculum will be funded at 0.2 FTE salary support plus benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

Engage in structures and processes to ensure learner readiness for community engagement

Identify establish and maintain relationships with multiple community organizations members and leaders to co-develop service-learning projects

Coordinate with various staff teams including program coordinators OME IT and OME Business Services to ensure logistical processes are appropriately designed and implemented for the successful launch of each bi-annual cohort

Assist with the design and facilitation of student and community partner orientations and trainings.

Implement the problem resolution process for student and/or community partners to surface concerns needs or challenges and to address these issues in a timely manner

In collaboration with service-learning program manager track student completion of required elements and assign grades as appropriate

In collaboration with program manager and curriculum team develop grading and remediation plans

Participate in continuous quality improvement; assist in implementing a robust multi-directional assessment strategy (e.g. students evaluate community organizations; community members evaluate students) in collaboration with the Community Engagement Curriculum Advisory Board (CECAB) the Office of Assessment Evaluation and Outcomes and the Health and Society leadership team.

Work Location:

Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora CO.

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Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications Assistant Director:

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:

Masters Degree or higher in a public health social work healthcare or related field or equivalent experience

1 year of experience with community engagement and/or service-learning

1 year of leadership experience in academic clinical or community-engagement settings including experience leading programs teams or partnerships

1 year of experience with curriculum development assessment and/or teaching in the health professions or related field

Ability to obtain a faculty appointment at the University of Colorado

Sr. Instructor:

Masters Degree or higher in a public health social work healthcare or related field or equivalent experience

1 year of experience with community engagement and/or service-learning

1 year of leadership experience in academic clinical or community-engagement settings including experience leading programs teams or partnerships

1 year of experience with curriculum development assessment and/or teaching in the health professions or related field

Ability to obtain a faculty appointment at the University of Colorado

Assistant Professor:

Terminal degree (MD/PhD) in a public health social work healthcare or related field or equivalent experience

1 year of experience with community engagement and/or service-learning

1 year of leadership experience in academic clinical or community-engagement settings including experience leading programs teams or partnerships

1 year of experience with curriculum development assessment and/or teaching in the health professions or related field

Ability to obtain a faculty appointment at the University of Colorado

Associate Professor:

Terminal degree (MD/PhD) in a public health social work healthcare or related field or equivalent experience

1 year of experience with community engagement and/or service-learning

1 year of leadership experience in academic clinical or community-engagement settings including experience leading programs teams or partnerships

1 year of experience with curriculum development assessment and/or teaching in the health professions or related field

Ability to obtain a faculty appointment at the University of Colorado

Professor:

Terminal degree (MD/PhD) in a public health social work healthcare or related field or equivalent experience

1 year of experience with community engagement and/or service-learning

1 year of leadership experience in academic clinical or community-engagement settings including experience leading programs teams or partnerships

1 year of experience with curriculum development assessment and/or teaching in the health professions or related field

Ability to obtain a faculty appointment at the University of Colorado

Preferred Qualifications:

3-5 years leadership experience in academic clinical or community-engagement settings including experience leading programs teams or partnerships

Experience in collaborating with varied communities

Experience with asset-based community development

Experience engaging with and providing assistance to student faculty staff and/or community within a higher education/medical education environment

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

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 to 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 should be directed to: Kristin Furfari -

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration apply by June 16^th 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Instructor: $25000 to $50000 as 0.20 FTE salary support plus benefits up to the educational salary cap of $250000

Sr. Instructor: $25000 to $50000 as 0.20 FTE salary support plus benefits up to the educational salary cap of $250000

Assistant Professor: $25000 to $50000 as 0.20 FTE salary support plus benefits up to the educational salary cap of $250000

Associate Professor: $25000 to $50000 as 0.20 FTE salary support plus benefits up to the educational salary cap of $250000

Professor: $25000 to $50000 as 0.20 FTE salary support plus benefits up to the educational salary 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 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.

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 COVID-19 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 addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.