Assistant Professor

University of Colorado CU Anschutz Medical Campus

Department of Pediatrics Section of Neonatology

Assistant Professor

Position #00803535– Requisition #27919

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

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012—covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2

Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus

Exemptions vary by campus location/department.

Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:

• Anschutz Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.
• Denver Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.
• Consolidated/Central Services Administration – Will follow Anschutz policy on exemptions.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

Department of Pediatrics, Section of Neonatology has an opening for a full-time (1.0 FTE/0.3 cFTE) Faculty position (unclassified) Assistant Professor position.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals – UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital  and Children’s Hospital Colorado  – that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu .

*This position is located at the CU Briargate Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.*

Participate in the overall activities of the Section of Neonatology, such that the highest standards of patient and family care, staff education, fellowship training and individual research are maintained. This person is also responsible for effective interface with other programs and the community as well as aligning and carrying out Section goals.

• Participates in the formulation of rules, regulations and standards of care relating to professional activities within the newborn units. This responsibility includes the establishment of the appropriate mechanisms to ensure that these rules, regulations and standards are adhered to.
• Responsible, along with other members of the neonatal staff, of assuring the quality, safety, and appropriateness of patient care services provided within the different clinical services.
• Participates in the attending – direct patient care – responsibilities of the Section staff.
• Participates actively in all the academic activities of the Section.
• Supervises and ensures education of the highest quality of pediatric house staff, medical students, fellows, private physicians in the management of high-risk newborns.
• Responsible for developing and implementing appropriate clinical and/or basic research projects independently.
• Encourages participation in clinical and/or basic research by all members of the Section and its fellows in training.

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be responsible for travel expenses related to the interview process and any relocation expenses, if applicable.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Medical school diploma
• Board Certification in Pediatrics and board certified or board eligible in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Colorado
• Current DEA license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board-certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
• Minimum 3 years experience working in tertiary/quaternary NICU setting
• Minimum 3 years experience in Neonatal postoperative care

Conditions of Employment:

• Must successfully pass a 10-panel drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado
• Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal and sex-offender background check

Questions should be directed to: diane.hitchcock@cuanschutz.edu.

Please be advised that the University does check references as part of the employment process.
Please do not submit any of your application material (via email) to the job posting contact.