Open Rank, Assistant or Associate Professor

Job Summary:

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 the mentoring of

residents and fellows, supervision of advanced practice providers,

ownership of hospital quality improvement projects, appropriate scholarship

and participation in hospital or department committees. In addition, you will

be expected to contribute to departmental and institutional missions to

support diversity, equity and inclusion..

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Mentoring of residents and fellows, supervision of advanced practice providers.
• Ownership of hospital quality improvement projects.
• Participation in hospital or department committees

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus ranks among the top institutions nationally in clinical care, education and research. Its 230-acre campus, designed to enhance collaboration and interprofessional education, hosts the College of Nursing; the Schools of Dental Medicine, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Public Health; the Graduate School; a Health Sciences Library; and two hospitals. Strategically located contiguous to the campus are a biosciences research park and the Veterans Hospital.

More than 4,000 students learn alongside faculty members who also make meaningful medical discoveries and provide expert clinical care through 1.5 million patient-visits annually. A hub for research and innovation, CU Anschutz receives over $400 million in research awards each year and has filed 1,300 patent applications and formed 53 new companies since 2002.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

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.

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

Condition 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

*For questions regarding Children's Hospital drug testing requirements, please contact Children's Human Resources at 720-777-8598. Some positions may require testing if access to Children's Hospital or their systems is needed at any time during employment with the University. If drug testing is required, it will be listed in the job posting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical experience in an academic medical center
• Experience in developing and implementing clinical education programs
• Evidence of academic productivity
• Experience supporting diversity, equity and inclusion within academic medicine
• Experience utilizing quality and process improvement methodologies and leading quality improvement teams/projects

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.

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 (Cover Letter required)
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: Kendra Romero, KENDRA.ROMERO@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 11/30/24.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Assistant Professor: $200,000- $235,000

Associate Professor: $250,000- $277,500

The above 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.

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.

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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.