COMPASS Guide and COMPASS Support Guide - Open Rank

Job Summary:

The Office of Medical Education is seeking part-time COMPASS Guides (0.20 FTE) and COMPASS Support Guides (0.05 FTE) for the MD Program's Trek Curriculum, with an anticipated start date of approximately July 1, 2025.

The mission of the COMPASS Program is to guide medical students through their transformation into physicians, deepen their understanding of how physicians engage with the world, and support their journey toward reaching their full potential. To foster both professional and personal development, each student in the Trek curriculum is paired with a faculty COMPASS Guide for all four (or more) years of medical school.

COMPASS Guides serve as longitudinal coaches for student development and as dedicated educators within the Trek curriculum. Each COMPASS Guide works with approximately 10-20 students, typically onboarding 10 new students every other year. As core faculty in the Trek Curriculum and primary faculty within the COMPASS Program, Guides leverage their clinician-educator expertise to teach students critical skills such as coaching, self-reflection, professional identity formation, effective use of feedback, self-directed learning, and fostering a growth mindset. Guides join a vibrant community of educators from diverse specialties and clinical sites, and we encourage faculty from all backgrounds and disciplines to apply.

COMPASS Support Guides play an essential role in providing both short-term and long-term coverage as part of the educator-on-call backup system. They step in when a full-time COMPASS Guide takes leave or exits the program, ensuring continuity of faculty support for student groups. Regular responsibilities include teaching one to two Wednesday afternoons per month and participating in the educator-on-call backup system. If a longer-term commitment is required for longitudinal coaching coverage, additional responsibilities and compensation will be discussed.

Supervision Received: The position will report to the Director of the COMPASS Program.

Supervision Exercised: This position has no direct supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

Coaching

• Provide personalized academic and career advising to students through regular one-on-one meetings, additional coaching or counseling as needed, and support for residency applications, including crafting Medical Student Performance Evaluations (MSPE) and writing recommendation letters.
• Address student concerns promptly, including off-hours emergencies, in collaboration with the Office of Student Life (OSL) and campus resources, while maintaining detailed documentation of all interactions.
• Maintain close communication with the Office of Student Life to ensure seamless coordination of student support and referrals to appropriate resources.

Teaching

• Facilitate small group sessions in various courses and activities, including Health and Society, Professional Identity Formation, Basecamp weeks, and Advanced Science Courses, with responsibilities varying by student year.
• Provide additional support by serving as a substitute facilitator for COMPASS small groups and leading career-advising sessions to prepare students for residency applications.
• Commit to approximately 5 sessions annually for Health and Society and Professional Identity Formation during 2nd and 4th years.

Assessment

• Evaluate student notes and oral presentations for the Clinical Performance Exam and Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships.
• Trek Progress Committee
• Attend monthly Trek Progress Committee meetings to oversee student progress through the curriculum.
• Summarize progress for coached students (non-voting) and vote on the readiness of non-coached students to advance.
• Collaborate on devising and implementing remediation plans for non-coached students.

Community Building

• Participate in 1st-year student orientation (one full day and one half-day commitment) and attend three college social events annually.
• Guide 4th-year Student Leaders (Navigators) in planning and executing events, ensuring that planning sessions focus on goals for the college.

Faculty Development

• Participate in required Faculty Development sessions prior to Trek curriculum launch, attend bi-monthly faculty development and Guide check-ins, and attend the annual COMPASS retreat.
• Meet annually with the COMPASS Program Director for performance evaluation and review, collaborate with the COMPASS coordinator to establish data collection processes, and ensure comprehensive evaluation of college activities.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule with select days per week, including Wednesday, on campus and as needed for in-person sessions/meetings. The position's on-site location will be in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado School of Medicine provides comprehensive, lifelong, interdisciplinary learning opportunities for health care professionals. With cutting-edge laboratories driving discovery and innovation, a commitment to reducing health disparities and promoting health equity, and faculty delivering world-class education and clinical care at Children's Hospital Colorado and UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, the CU School of Medicine is transforming health care.

The Office of Medical Education (OME) supports this mission by offering exceptional training and mentoring to the next generation of researchers and health care providers. Located on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, a premier medical hub at the forefront of transformative science, education, and patient care, the OME is part of a vibrant ecosystem. This includes CU's health professional schools, over 60 centers and institutes, and two top-ranked hospitals-UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado-that serve more than two million patients annually. With $757 million in research funding, the campus fosters collaboration and innovation in research, education, and clinical care. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position(s) and could be categorized as Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Instructor:

• M.D. or D.O. Degree or equivalent with a concentration in healthcare and education and medical licensure in the State of Colorado.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment (Instructor) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine

Sr. Instructor:

• M.D. or D.O. Degree or equivalent with a concentration in healthcare and education and medical licensure in the State of Colorado.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment (Sr. Instructor) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine

Assistant Professor:

• M.D. or D.O. Degree or equivalent with a concentration in healthcare and education and medical licensure in the State of Colorado.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment (Assistant Professor) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine

Associate Professor:

• M.D. or D.O. Degree or equivalent with a concentration in healthcare and education and medical licensure in the State of Colorado.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment (Associate Professor) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine

Professor:

• M.D. or D.O. Degree or equivalent with a concentration in healthcare and education and medical licensure in the State of Colorado.
• Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment (Professor) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Start Date: July 1,2025
• Prior medical student teaching experience at any institution for two years or more.
• Prior experience with coaching
• Demonstrate an interest in medical student education.
• Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning, a growth mindset, and a reflective humanistic approach to working with learners and colleagues

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Program management and coordination skills.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with students, faculty, and leadership team members.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail are important.
• The individual in this position needs to be a person who can cultivate relationships with both university and community physicians, as well as students, and be available to answer questions and problem-solve as needed.
• The individual must enjoy working with students, providing advice on how to troubleshoot/resolve issues, and assisting students to ensure their success.

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 www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Larry Haber, Lawrence.Haber@dhha.org

Screening of Applications Begins:

This is an open-ended posting used to recruit multiple candidates throughout the year. We will contact candidates when there is an opening, and the initial review of applications will begin on February 28, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

COMPASS Guide

• Instructor: $25,000 to $50,000 as equivalent to .20 FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the educational salary cap of $250,000
• Sr. Instructor: $25,000 to $50,000 as equivalent to .20 FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the educational salary cap of $250,000
• Assistant Professor: $25,000 to $50,000 as equivalent to .20 FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the educational salary cap of $250,000
• Associate Professor: $25,000 to $50,000 as equivalent to .20 FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the educational salary cap of $250,000
• Professor: $25,000 to $50,000 as equivalent to .20 FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the educational salary cap of $250,000

COMPASS Support Guide

• Instructor: $6,250 to $12,500 as .05 FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the educational salary cap of $250,000
• Sr. Instructor: $6,250 to $12,500 as .05 FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the educational salary cap of $250,000
• Assistant Professor: $6,250 to $12,500 as .05 FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the educational salary cap of $250,000
• Associate Professor: $6,250 to $12,500 as .05 FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the educational salary cap of $250,000
• Professor: $6,250 to $12,500 as .05 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.

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 hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

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 other vaccine 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, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.