Associate Professor

Job Summary:

Associate Professor faculty member with responsibilities in providing direct clinical care to adolescent patients; teaching Adolescent Medicine fellows, residents and medical students; and sharing in on-call rotations with the other Section members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct clinical care to adolescents in the Adolescent Medicine Clinic and the TRUE Center for Gender Diversity.
• At a .8cFTE, the expectation for clinical sessions is 6 sessions per week (1 session = 4 hours)
• Function as "Faculty Attending" in the Adolescent Medicine Clinic. When Attending, the provider will work in the clinic to provide care for patients on their panel, same day sick visits for other providers, and manage walk-ins and overbook requests.
• Participate in the shared "on-call" rotation with other faculty members, both in Adolescent Medicine Clinic and the TRUE Center.
• .2 FTE will be dedicated to developing academic pursuits based on candidate's interests and Section's needs, e.g. research or education. 

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO 

Why Join Us:

The Department of Pediatrics, was ranked No. 7 in the nation for “Best Medical Schools – Pediatrics” in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 rankings. The Section of Child Neurology is nationally recognized for providing outstanding consultation, clinical care, and surgery for children and adolescents with neurological disorders. U.S. News & World Report ranked Child Neurology as one of the top 10 programs in the nation. As the largest medical center in the western region providing such broad expertise, The Department of Pediatrics, Section of Neurology is the referral center for children and adolescents with neurological disorders for much of the western U.S.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness .

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. 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.  

Associate Professor:

• MD or DO Degree
• Board Eligible or Certified in Adolescent Medicine.
• Minimum of two years of experience in clinical adolescent medicine, with excellent reviews (can include fellowship experience) 

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:

• More than three years of experience in clinical adolescent medicine, with excellent reviews (can include fellowship experience)
• Two or more years of experience in graduate medical education (can include students, residents, fellows), with excellent reviews
• Exemplary track record in seeing a broad array of clinical problems with demonstrated experience in caring for complex adolescent physical and psychosocial problems.
• Spanish speaking preferred, but not required.
• Experience in providing gender affirming care. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge skills and abilities appropriate for an Associate Professor of Pediatrics with subspecialty expertise in Adolescent Medicine.
• The candidate must be both efficient clinically as well as being comprehensive in clinical care delivery, while adhering to the highest quality metrics. 

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

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

Questions should be directed to: Diane Straub [email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until 03/18/2024.  

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$150,375 - $155,000

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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Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

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 [email protected] ​.

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 .