Assistant Professor

University of Colorado CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Critical Care

Assistant Professor/Associate Professor (Open Rank)

Position #00804178– Requisition #27886

* 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.

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 .

The Department of Pediatrics, Section of Critical Care has an opening for a full-time Assistant Professor/Associate Professor (Open Rank). 

Nature of Work

The Section of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at the University of Colorado Denver/Children’s Hospital Colorado seeks a board certified/board eligible Pediatric Intensivist to complement the clinical and research activities of the section. This is a full-time position including attending responsibilities in the pediatric intensive care unit, participation in resident and fellow education, pursuit of academic endeavors appropriate for promotion, and contributions to administrative responsibilities.

Professional Field

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Intensivist

Examples of Work Performed

You will serve as an attending physician and provide care for critically ill children on the Critical Care service at Children’s Hospital Colorado. In addition to the expected clinical shifts in the pediatric intensive care unit, candidates will be expected to pursue appropriate scholarship efforts in their area of expertise and interest. This will include primary research (Basic or Clinical/Translational), the mentoring of residents and fellows, supervision of advanced practice providers, ownership of hospital quality improvement projects and participation in hospital or department committees. Further, pursuit of extramural funding from the NIH (K-Awards, R01, etc.) or other funding agencies is required. In addition, you will be expected to contribute to departmental and institutional missions to support diversity, equity and inclusion.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range (or hiring range ) for this position has been established at:

• Assistant Professor: $200,000 to $235,000
• Associate Professor: $250,000 to $277,500

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

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.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Assistant Professor

• Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

• Board certified / Board eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Associate Professor

• 7 or more years’ experience as pediatric intensivist

• Examples of Scholarship

• Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

• Board certified / Board eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Conditions of Employment:

• Must successfully pass a drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado.
• Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Ability to handle stressful situations with professional composure

• Skill in prioritizing patient and system needs appropriately

• Knowledge and skill in customer service delivery

• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team

• Well organized and efficient in their work

• Knowledge of quality improvement, family centered care, and evidence-based practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical experience in academic medical center and demonstrated engagement in advancing clinical care

• Demonstrated interest in a career as a physician-scientist with extramural funding; preference for basic science or (clinical-)translational research

• Track record of academic productivity

• Experience supporting diversity, equity and inclusion within academic medicine

Please be advised that the University does check references as part of the employment process.
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