University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Office of Undergraduate Medical Education

Job Title: Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor

Working Title: Peak-to-Peak(P2P) Accelerated 3 Year Pathway Program Assessment Director

Position #:00848613 - Requisition #: 40016

Job Summary:

The Office of Medical Education (OME) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CUSOM) is seeking an Assessment Director for the Accelerated Three-Year Pathway (A3YP). This innovative program is designed to reimagine medical education through acceleration, integration, and alignment with workforce needs.

The A3YP supports several core goals of the School of Medicine:

1. Reducing medical student debt
2. Addressing workforce shortages in critical specialties and communities
3. Advancing innovation in time-variable and precision medical education
4. Strengthening the transition from Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) to Graduate Medical Education (GME)

Students accepted into the CUSOM may matriculate into the A3YP through a collaborative process involving UME and GME leadership. Participants engage in a structured, accelerated curriculum emphasizing professional identity formation, mentorship, scholarly project development, and enhanced clinical skills within their chosen specialty. Upon completion of the three-year curriculum, students enter a directed pathway to residency match and transition seamlessly into their designated GME program.

Supervision Received:

This position operates under the Office of Medical Education in the Dean's Office and reports directly to the Associate Dean of Medical Education with dotted line reporting to the Associate Dean of Assessment, Evaluation and Outcomes. The Assessment Director will lead the assessment and academic support processes for accelerated medical students, using data to monitor performance, identify trends, and support timely interventions. This role ensures alignment with institutional goals, LCME accreditation standards, and the School's mission to prepare exceptional physicians through innovative educational design.

Supervision Exercised:

This position has no direct supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

Assessment Data Analysis - 25%
• With support from the Director of the Trek Progress Committee, regularly review and analyze quantitative and qualitative assessment data across courses, clerkships, and longitudinal experiences on a regular basis.
• Identify trends, gaps, and risk indicators for accelerated pathway students.
• Collaborate in the development of dashboards and reports to track student performance, progression, and outcomes.
• Work with AEO to conduct cohort comparisons and predictive analyses to support early intervention strategies.

Academic Progression and Evaluation - 30%
• Participate in P2P Pathway admissions processes.
• Lead regular meetings with Pathway Directors and COMPASS Guides to review learner performance, build capacity in data interpretation, and strengthen coaching strategies for student development.
• Lead periodic review and revision of assessment frameworks for accelerated pathways to ensure alignment with program competencies and learning objectives.
• Serve as an active member of the Trek Progress Committee for all CUSOM students, providing data-informed insights and contributing to decisions related to student support, remediation, and deceleration.
• Working with the Director of the Trek Progress Committee, support remediation of P2P students as needed including creating and implementing remediation plans as well as assessing success for progression in the program.
• Lead hand-off process for all accelerated pathway students, ensuring smooth transition between curricular phases.
• Partner with P2P Pathway Directors to monitor students' academic and professional progression, using data to inform individualized learning plans and goal setting.
• Develop process and procedures for UME-GME learning handoffs to ensure smooth transitions and continuation of learning plans.

Evaluation System Design and Continuous Improvement - 30%
• Contribute to leadership discussions on program outcomes, key metrics, and strategic priorities for the P2P pathways.
• Participate in ongoing program evaluation, incorporating course feedback and assessment data to inform continuous improvement.
• Contribute to ongoing program evaluation efforts by synthesizing course feedback and assessment data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with the AEO and P2P teams to enhance evaluation systems and implement data-informed strategies that promote student success and program outcomes.
• Contribute to a scholarship and research agenda supporting dissemination of P2P outcomes.

General Expectations - 15%
• Attend and actively engage in regularly scheduled P2P, TPC, UME, and GME meetings.
• Respond promptly to communications from students, faculty, and program leadership.
• Engage consistently with School of Medicine information technology platforms and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Oasis, CUSIS).

Work Location:

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

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.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in medical education and assessment.

Sr. Instructor:
• Candidates must hold a terminal degree such as an MD or DO degree from an accredited University.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in medical education and assessment.

Assistant Professor:
• Candidates must hold a terminal degree such as an MD or DO degree from an accredited University.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in medical education and assessment.

Associate Professor:
• Candidates must hold a terminal degree such as an MD or DO degree from an accredited University.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in medical education and assessment.

Professor:
• Candidates must hold a terminal degree such as an MD or DO degree from an accredited University.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in medical education and assessment.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with students, faculty, and leadership team member
• Experience working effectively with blended teams and program management
• Demonstrate an interest in medical student education

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skill
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and student
• Demonstration of effective collaboration and teamwork
• Ability to lead and inspire faculty & staff teams toward a shared vision for the curriculum
• Deep understanding of the medical knowledge and clinical readiness expected of students entering residency
• Ability to communicate complex data to diverse audience
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and value working within a team
• Ability to interpret and use data for continuous quality improvement
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to cultivate relationships with both university and community physicians and be available to answer questions and problem solve as needed

Commitment to exploring and implementing new educational strategie

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 addre

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Adams, Jennifer - [email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by May 26th, 2026

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Instructor: $25,000 to $50,000 as 0.20 FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the educational salary cap of $250,000

Sr. Instructor: $25,000 to $50,000 as 0.20 FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the educational salary cap of $250,000

Assistant Professor: $25,000 to $50,000 as 0.20 FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the educational salary cap of $250,000

Associate Professor: $25,000 to $50,000 as 0.20 FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the educational salary cap of $250,000

Professor: $25,000 to $50,000 as 0.20 FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the educational salary cap of $250,000

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's 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.