Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor - Assistant Course Direct

Overview

Department: Office of Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) - Pre-Clerkship Curriculum

Job Title: Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor – Assistant Course Director – Gastrointestinal Systems

Position #:

Requisition #: 38743

Location: Hybrid; in Aurora/Denver area as needed for teaching and in-person meetings

Job Summary: Assistant Course Directors are critical leaders in the education of medical students. Responsibilities include development and implementation of curriculum and experiences that introduce medical students to the core knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to develop into a competent physician. Responsibilities also include assisting the Course Director with course administration, curriculum execution, program innovation, curriculum review, student support, and faculty recruitment and development.

The Assistant Course Director serves as liaison between course faculty and the Office of Assessment, Evaluation, and Outcomes for test development. Estimated time commitment: about 2 hours/week generally, with heavier workload (~15–20 hrs/week) during weeks surrounding the course.

Supervision: Supervisory chain – reports to the Course Director and Associate Dean, Pre-Clerkship Curriculum. No direct supervision of staff.

• 25% - Course Planning and Preparation (Prior to Course Start)
• Communicate and meet regularly with the Course Director to plan and prepare for the course.
• Vet and revise course learning objectives with the Course Director and Content Directors.
• Ensure the course schedule and granular information sheet are accurate.
• Develop and create course content including session materials, pre-work, etc.
• Recruit and develop faculty to deliver, facilitate, and/or present educational content.
• Distribute accurate learning objectives to teaching faculty for each individual session.
• Communicate with faculty to ensure deadlines are met.
• Confirm that course materials submitted by faculty meet OME guidelines and align with course/session objectives; provide feedback as needed.
• Work with OME and the curriculum office to coordinate facilitator and faculty development needs.
• Ensure timely coordination with support staff while accounting for their competing responsibilities.
• Serve as a resource and communicate proactively with administrative staff and faculty.
• 25% - Assessment Development and Liaison Responsibilities
• Serve as liaison between course faculty and the Assessment Team for item writing and test development.
• Review and approve all assessment items submitted by APPs to ensure they meet guidelines.
• Ensure all assessment items include keys, learning objectives, and explanations; collect missing information from APPs as needed.
• Participate in item review meetings and item selection for End-of-Week (EOW) and End-of-Course (EOC) assessments.
• Review and provide feedback on EOW and EOC assessment drafts.
• Participate in standard setting for the EOC assessment.
• Field questions from the Assessment Team on Thursday mornings or ensure assessments are finalized or delegated ahead of time.
• Participate in key validation meetings for EOW and EOC assessments.
• 25% - Course Execution (During Course)
• Provide day-of course support and maintain presence at sessions or ensure appropriate faculty coverage.
• Be prepared to assume temporary responsibility for course content, organization, and execution in the Course Director's absence.
• Ensure all faculty and students understand the course's competencies and learning goals.
• Serve as a resource and maintain timely communication with students, faculty, and staff.
• Assist with office hours and respond to student inquiries.
• Teach select content and facilitate learning events as needed.
• Lead just-in-time faculty development sessions as required.
• Develop and distribute review or clarification materials after sessions.
• Communicate with faculty post-session for continuous quality improvement.
• Track, monitor, and assess curriculum effectiveness; identify areas for improvement in alignment with oversight bodies.
• Create and foster a professional learning environment.
• Carry out additional responsibilities essential to course production as identified…