Associate Professor

University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine - The Department of Pediatrics, Section of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine

Associate to Full Professor (Open Rank)

Position #793679 - Requisition #28196

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

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 Department of Pediatrics, Section of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine has an opening for a full-time Associate Professor or Professor.

Nature of Work:

This is a full time Open Rank Faculty position (Associate Professor/Professor) in the Department of Pediatrics, Section of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Children's Hospital Colorado. We are seeking a dynamic, patient-centered, research focused, board certified sleep medicine physician to lead our expanding and dynamic program. Completion of pediatric pulmonary training is a plus but not required. We welcome candidates with residency training in Pulmonary, Neurology, Psychiatry, General Pediatrics, Family Medicine and any other residency training prior to sleep medicine fellowship. Candidates with a significant background in sleep research that have a successful/proven track record in grants would be strongly considered.

The section of Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine has 48 faculty members (to include MD, DO, PhD, Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Faculty) with on-going interests in asthma, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, cystic fibrosis, sleep medicine, the pediatric airway and medical education.

This position will provide programmatic leadership for the Pediatric Sleep Program (35%) with the remaining time allocation dedicated to clinical and/or research activities (65%).

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.

Supervision Received:

This position reports to the Section Head, Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine

Supervision Exercised:

This position supervises primarily sleep-focused providers and leaders in the section to include Sleep Lab Surgical Director, the Associate Director for Sleep Behavioral Medicine, Associate Medical Director of the Sleep Lab in Colorado Springs, Sleep Program Fellowship Director, and other sleep providers, such as APPs/PAs.

Examples of Work Performed:

Responsibilities for the Sleep Program Medical Director include but are not limited to:
0.35FTE Sleep Program Director

• The organization, planning, and directing of clinical programming for the Sleep Program, in partnership with CHCO Breathing Institute medical and administrative leadership, CHCO Respiratory Care Director, and the CHCO Sleep Laboratory Director and Sleep Program Manager.
• Provide leadership (in collaboration with other MD/CHCO leadership) for sleep clinics, inpatient sleep studies, and sleep research in the areas of expansion, teaching, advocacy, clinical care, etc.
• Provide direction and input to other medical and administrative leaders of the sleep program.
• Bring provider concerns to the attention of clinic leadership and ambulatory administration to improve clinical services

0.65cFTE Clinical/Research

• Conduct outpatient clinics (sleep) at Anschutz, network of care (NOC) and/or NOC regional locations at 3-4 half day clinics per week
• Clinical activities include sleep study interpretations/managing red folders/direct sleep study assignments amongst providers
• Attending on the sleep inpatient service.
• Participate in teaching and scholarly activities for the section, Department of Pediatrics and School of Medicine as needed
• Additional service responsibilities could expand dependent on successful candidates training
• Division of clinical and research responsibilities would be considered and could be adjusted based on successful candidate's portfolio

Salary and Benefits:

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

Associate Professor: $280,000- $310,000

Professor: $325,000 to $375,000

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.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

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

Diversity and Equity:

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.

The University of Colorado Denver | 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.

The University of Colorado Denver | 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Associate Professor:

• MD/DO
• Board Certification in Sleep Medicine
• Must be licensed or able to obtain licensure in the State of Colorado prior to start date
• Five (5) years of experience in the practice of sleep medicine and/ or other specialized discipline

Professor:

• MD/DO
• Board Certification in Sleep Medicine
• Must be licensed or able to obtain licensure in the State of Colorado prior to start date
• Eight (8+) years of experience in the practice of sleep medicine and/ or other specialized discipline

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prescriptive Authority
• Experience and proficiency with electronic medical health record systems
• Previous leadership experience, formal and informal, a plus
• Evidence of scholarship in sleep medicine a plus
• Strong commitment to teaching and mentoring responsibilities
• Strong interpersonal communication skills including both written and verbal
• Commitment to sleep-focused research
• Strong commitment to DHE&I

Competencies:

• Knowledge appropriate for individuals completing a one-year Sleep Medicine Fellowship, or practice experience that allowed grandfather pathway to board certification
• Skills in pediatric pulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Skills in pediatric sleep medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Exceptional time-management skills (to include managing email and other electronic forms of communication)
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary group
• Leadership skills to include team building, strategic planning and operational management