Assistant Professor

Job Summary:

The Division of Geriatric Medicine in the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Successful candidates will join a collegial geriatrics division that includes physicians, nurse practitioners, and PhDs. This is a full-time position with varying/flexible work hours, including some evening and/or weekend coverage. The work site(s) may include (but may not be limited to) the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) Seniors Clinics, University of Colorado (UCD) Division of Geriatric Medicine's administrative offices, various community nursing homes, UCH inpatient hospital sites, and the Denver VA Medical Center.

Key Responsibilities:

Examples of work performed may include:

• Provide care to patients in our Seniors Clinic(s)
• Attend on our nursing home teaching practice, which may include providing direction and supervision of clinic/hospital staff, students, residents and fellows.
• Attending responsibilities may also include up to 4 weeks/year on the inpatient Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) service and rotating one half-day/month attending in the Geriatrics Fellows clinic. The incumbent will share responsibilities of night, weekend, and vacation coverage with other providers of the group practice and will participate in decisions regarding the practice operation.
• Educational responsibilities may include: a) teaching in a primary care setting (students, residents, and fellows); b) participating in an active clinical residency program; c) curriculum development for medical students, fellows and professional CME programs sponsored by the Division; and d) potentially supervising the geriatric training of Physician Assistant fellows and students, and/or other para-professional trainees.
• Work in our newly created ED prevention clinic. This role involves triage of geriatric medically complex patients, coordination with the multi-disciplinary team, virtual and in person assessment of the acute concerns of Seniors Clinic patients, and care coordination of these patients within the medical system.

Why Join Us:

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 $705 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

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.

• Current medical license in the State of Colorado

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in adult education
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine
• Have completed a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine
• Board Certified (or eligible) in Geriatric Medicine
• ACLS Certified

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Strong clinical and teaching skills and an evidence-based approach to clinical care

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: SABRINA FERGUSON, sabrina.ferguson@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until positions are filled. For best consideration, apply by February 1, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Assistant Professor: $200,000

The above starting salary represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the starting salary at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

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.

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 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.