Associate Vice Chair for Education

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department of Emergency Medicine(DEM)seeks an accomplished academic physician educator to serve as Associate Vice ChairforEducation(AVC-E). This faculty leader will provide strategic leadershipacrossthe departments education mission including undergraduate medical education graduate medical education fellowship educationeducationaltools such assimulationandartificialintelligence (AI) continuingprofessionaldevelopment and faculty developmentof educators.

The AVC-Ewill help set the Departments education strategy and will be accountable for translating that strategy into execution. The AVC-E willprioritizesustainable programs develop future education leaders drive innovation and use data to measure progress and guide investment across the education mission allaligned with the CU SOMeducational goals.

Near-term Departmental priorities for the AVC-E include elevating the metrics of success for our UME program and ensuring successful transitions/filling of Residency leadership roles.

Additional attributes of a successfulcandidate arebeinga collaborative visible leaderwithsituational awarenesswho builds effective partnerships across theDepartment the School of Medicine affiliated clinical sites and relevant regional and national organizations.

The AVC-E will directly report to the Vice Chair of Academic -E willpartner with andbe mentored bythe Department Chairand other DEM executiveleaders.

Key Responsibilities:

Contribute toDEM Educationstrategyto becomea best-in-classdepartmentand sustainthegains;take a leading role with department leaders toformtacticsandaccountability metrics;andenvisionthe future of educationwith key partnersbothin and outsideofCU:

Provide input into strategic leadership for theDepartments education portfolio and translateDepartmental priorities into measurable educational goals initiatives and outcomes.

Promote effectiveapportionmentof education resources and adviseon optimization strategiesforfaculty effort staff supportworkspace technology and program budgets in partnership with departmental leadership.

Leveragedepartmentfacultytomakeeducational programssustainableboth financially andorganizationallyby:assessingcurrent marketforcesforsuch anddemand;developing clear operating and financial models;identifying appropriate institutional philanthropic grant industry and other external support;and aligning faculty effort staff support technology space and program budgets with strategic priorities.

Advance a culture of educational scholarship by fostering collaborative projects presentations publications grant submissions and dissemination of innovative practices with particular attention to outputs thatalign with SOMpriorities.

Champion curriculum innovation competency-based education simulation assessment feedback program evaluation andfluencyand/or thoughtful use of novel and developing educational technologies.

Identify test implement and evaluatenew approachesto education including AI digital learning simulation novel assessment methods and emerging how toscale approaches that improve learner outcomes faculty efficiency or program thefail fast approach tosmall trialsofnewideasevaluation andadaption/adoption/rejection of theplan.

Assess the Departments educational capabilities and build the faculty leadership and staff needed for future success through recruitment mentorship faculty development succession planning and strategic partnerships.

Develop future education leaders and create succession plans for major educational programs to reduce dependence on individual leaders and strengthen long-term continuity.

Evaluate the Departments education portfolio and recommend where to invest grow redesignconsolidate or stop activities based on strategic value educational impact available resources and sustainability.

UME program Top Quartilein SOMon Education Metrics:

Use relevant data and stakeholder feedbackto assessUME Programsperformance identify opportunities and communicate progress toDepartment leadership and education stakeholders.

Identify key metrics for the SOM educationalmissionwith respect tolearners andasfaculty educatorsfor the department.

Develop andImplementwithinput andsupportofkey Departmental leadersa Transition Plan for Residency Program Leadership:

Provide strategic oversight and leadership for the development implementation and sustainability of residency program leadership structure.

In partnership with keyconstituents develop and execute a comprehensive succession and transition plan for residency program leadership that ensures continuity operational excellence and alignment with departmental and institutional educational priorities.

Support accreditation readinessand ongoing compliance with applicable institutional and national education requirements in collaboration with program directors coordinators and institutional offices.

Develop mentor and support Associate Program Directors (APDs)andfuture Program Directors(PD)while creating a robust leadership pipeline for future educational leaders.

Lead educational innovation and operational excellence through the strategic adoption of emerging technologies and data-driven solutions to enhance the effectiveness efficiency and scalability of the departments education mission.

Represent theeducationalmission as a Subject Matter Expert to the Departmentsleadershipteam including the ChairandVice Chairs. Mentor clinical educators formally in Affinity Groups and informally as a resourceto fellowship programs and to faculty who are continuing their education in bedside teaching educational scholarship and technological innovation.

Represent the education mission on departmental leadership and executive committees and serve as a liaison with School of Medicine health-system and clinical partner leadership as needed for professional developmentin collaboration withDepartmentleadership.

Maintain an active clinical presence and participate in teaching and service responsibilities consistent withDepartmental expectations and the selected faculty track.

Translate educational strategy into execution by establishing clear prioritiesaccountable leaders timelines resource requirements and measurable outcomes. Drive initiatives from concept through implementation and assess whether they achieve the intended impact.

Identifybarriers to execution maketimelydecisions within the scope of the role and escalate issues requiring Department or institutional action.

Work Location:

Hybrid this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Emergency Medicine offers a highly collaborative academic environment with a broad education mission spanning learners across the continuum. The Associate Vice Chair for Education will have the opportunity to work with a leadership team that will reimagine education shape future education strategy mentor emerging and established educators advise on strengthening educational programs and identify innovations that influence emergency medicine education locally and nationally.

CU Anschutz is a leading academic medical campus where education clinical care research and innovation are integrated. The position offers access to multidisciplinary collaborators institutional resources and a community committed to developing the next generation of physicians and academic leaders.

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. A statement of educational leadership philosophy and vision for the Department of Emergency Medicine education missionto include not to exceed 1200 words total:

a. Therole ofeducation incontemporaryacademic emergency medicine

b. Leadership approach in complexhealth care andhigher educationenvironments.

c. Experience building leading and developing education programs andleaders of educational programs.

d. Vision for innovationinemerging technologiesin educational delivery.

e. An example of aneducational initiative the candidate moved from concept to executionto sustainability including how they measured success and addressed resources and long-term sustainability.

4. 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: EMED Human Resources at

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified but preference will be given to complete applications received by September 30th 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The clinical buydown for this position has been established as .2 cFTE.

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.

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.

Total Compensation Calculator: 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

MD or DO degree or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution.

Board certification in Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine or the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine.

Eligibility for an unrestricted Colorado medical license and clinical privileges at applicable affiliate sites.

Current academic appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor or qualifications sufficient for appointment at one of these ranksatthe University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Demonstrated leadership experience in medical education such as service as a residency program director associate program director clerkship director fellowship director simulation director or comparable education leadership role.

Demonstrated record of effective teaching mentorship program development and educational administration.

Established record of education scholarship quality improvement or other academic contributions relevant to medical education.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree or formal training in medical education health professions education leadership or a related field.

Experience withnovel methodsand toolsfortechnological innovationin education;

Experience with data-driven approaches to innovation and milestone tracking

Experience leading education programs across undergraduate graduate fellowship and faculty development domains.

Experience with accreditation program review competency-based education assessment simulation and continuous quality improvement.

National or regional recognition in emergency medicine education including leadership or service in relevant professional organizations.

Record of peer-reviewed education scholarship extramural funding multi-institutional collaboration or national curriculum development.

Experience managing faculty effort staff resources program budgets and competing priorities in a complex academic health systems

Experience developing sustainable education programs including budgeting resource allocation grants philanthropy partnerships or other sources of program support.

Experience in pedagogical innovation through noveland emergingtechnologies ex: digital education; artificial intelligence; augmented reality/virtual reality simulation

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Abilityto execute on plannedactions develop and implement milestonetrackingandaccountabilityplans

Abilityto lead and make sounddecisionsin complex ambiguous or information-limited environments; identify what information is essential act when appropriate and adapt as new information becomes available.

Ability to establish priorities and move work forward when resources data authority or institutional direction are incomplete.

Situational Leadership:canlearnandaccesskeyorganizationsdecision-makersinfluencers and end users inacomplexacademic healthecosystemwiththe University andhospital/healthsystemaffiliates as well as regulators professional associations andother influences onemergency care locallyand nationally.

Strategic and systems-oriented thinking with the ability to align diverse programs around shared goals.

Collaborative leadership and the ability to build trust across faculty staff learners and institutional partners.

Excellent verbal written facilitation and executive communication skills.

Strong mentorship coaching conflict-management and change-leadership capabilities.

Working knowledge of contemporary medical education methods assessment program evaluation accreditation and faculty development.

Ability to use data and evidence to establish priorities evaluate outcomes and improve educational programs.

Demonstrated judgment professionalism integrity accountability and commitment to a respectful learning and working environment.

Conditions of Employment:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Must maintain required professional licensure board certification credentialing and clinical privileges throughout employment.

Clinical effort administrative effort and protected time will be determined by departmental leadership based on the final scope of responsibilities institutional approvals and the selected candidates qualifications.

This position may require work at multiple CU Anschutz and affiliated clinical locations.