Assistant Course Director Nervous System

Assistant Course Director Nervous System Description Department: Office of Medical Education (OME) Job Title: Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor Working Title: Assistant Course Director - Nervous System Position #: 00846113 - Requisition #: 39323 FTE: 0.10 Job Summary: Supervision Received: Supervision Exercised: Key Responsibilities: + Communicate and meet regularly with the Course Director to plan and prepare for the course. Work Location: Onsite Why Join Us: Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Instructor: + Candidates must hold a Master's degree or terminal degree such as an MD or DO degree from an accredited University. How to Apply: Screening of Applications Begins: March 24 th , 2026 Anticipated Pay Range: HIRING RANGE: Instructor: Sr. Instructor: Assistant Professor: Associate Professor: Professor: Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: ADA Statement: Background Check Statement: Vaccination Statement: Job Category Primary Location Schedule Posting Date Unposting Date To apply, visit ( Copyright 2025 Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency ( Assistant Course Director - Nervous System - 39323 Faculty Assistant course directors are critical leaders in the education of medical students at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Broadly, the responsibilities of this role 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 include assisting the Course Director with course administration, curriculum execution, program innovation, curriculum review, and student support, as well as course faculty recruitment, support, and development. The Assistant Course Director will also serve as liaison between course faculty and the Office of Assessment, Evaluation, and Outcomes for test development. Over the course of the year the time commitment of the Assistant Course Director is about 2 hours per week. However, the Assistant Course Director can expect that their work hours will be heavily weighed in the weeks prior to, during, and immediately after the course (~15- 20hrs/week). This position will report to the Course Director and Associate Dean, Pre-Clerkship Curriculum.This position has no direct supervision25% - Course Planning and Preparation (Prior to Course Start) + 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 Assessment Point People (APPs) to ensure they meet established 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) checkpoints 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 a presence at all 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

Created: 2026-04-04