Palliative Care Education Adjoint Instructor

Job Summary:

The Palliative Care (PC) Education Program is seeking an Adjoint Instructor to teach "Values in Practice" modules in the program's online learning platform. The PC Education Program prepares providers-physicians, nurses (including BSN and advanced practice nurses), physician assistants, pharmacists, social workers, spiritual care providers, psychologists, therapists, counselors and ethicists-to be Palliative Care Community Specialists (PCCS). Palliative Care Community Specialists (PCCS) provide high-quality palliative consultation and care to patients and families in their own communities, giving them the choice of treatment outside an academic tertiary medical center. The PC Education Program is online and is based at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in the Division of General Internal Medicine. The PC Education program collaborates with the University of Colorado Community Hospice and Palliative Medicine (CHPM) Fellowship for physicians who wish to become board-certified practitioners in palliative care and hospice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assure values in practice modules meet standards, are current, robust and evidence-based

• Teach accountability, model respectful communication, and work closely with faculty and students to ensure their academic progression;

• Teach values in practice modules in the PC Education program, including self-care 101, integrity in practice, trauma, burnout, boundaries, moral courage, flexibility, collective grief, widening your window, integrity in practice

• Mentor students as needed.

Work Location:

Remote - This role is eligible to work remotely, but the employee must be in the United States.

Why Join Us:

The Division of General Internal Medicine (GIM), established at the University of Colorado Anschutz in 1977, was one of the first GIM divisions established within the United States. Building on a rich history and tradition, our GIM Division has undergone significant change and evolution to maintain our goal of being a national leader in patient care, medical education and health services research.

We take our three-part mission of patient care, medical education, and researchseriously. Each of our affiliated institutions has its own unique medical care programs. These programs, when taken together, provide a wide breadth and depth of clinical experiences that allows our trainees to experience virtually all aspects of inpatient and ambulatory medical care.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• JD, PhD or similar terminal degree

• Training/experience in scholarly projects

• 3 years of teaching/educational facilitation experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching/instructor experience and/or public speaking/presenting;

• Experience with online communication platforms including Zoom, Teams;

• Experience with curriculum development/education materials development;

• Experience using Canvas/other educational platforms and online teaching;

• Experience with Microsoft Office (ie. Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, etc);

• Experience with data analysis procedures using Excel, SPSS, or R;

• Experience using APA and AMA referencing of citations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, students, and others at all levels throughout the institution;

• Outstanding customer service skills;

• Expert ability to work in a team environment, develop effective interpersonal relationships, provide polite persistence when needed, provide superior customer service, and communicate well verbally and in writing;

• Expert knowledge of word processing and track changes;

• Strong knowledge of spelling, punctuation and grammar.

Condition 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.

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: Patricia Colella, patricia.colella@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until September 23, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$1,500 per module

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.

Equal 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 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.