University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus

Department of Pediatrics – Section of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine

(Open-Rank) Assistant Professor or Associate Professor

Position # [758206] – Requisition # [15564]

The University of Colorado Denver, 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 Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is a public research university serving more than 18,000 students. We award nearly 4,000 degrees each year, including more graduate and professional degrees than any other Colorado institution. With our solid academic reputation, award-winning faculty and renowned researchers, we offer more than 140 highly rated degree programs through 13 schools and colleges. The university receives over $400 million in research awards each year. In addition to the wide array of health-related programs and facilities offered at CU Anschutz in Aurora, Colo. a significant number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs are taught at CU Denver, our comprehensive campus in the heart of downtown Denver—one of America’s most vibrant urban centers. CU Denver is located steps from the Denver Center for Performing Arts and the LoDo District affording our students, faculty and staff access to a broad array of academic, professional, community, recreational and cultural outlets.

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. CU Anschutz offers two undergraduate degrees, 35 graduate degrees, and five first-professional programs. 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. 

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Job Summary:

The Department of Pediatrics, Section of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine as part of the University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus has an opening for a full-time (Open-Rank) Assistant or Associate Professor.

This is a full time (1.0FTE/1.0cFTE) Open Rank Faculty (Assistant or Associate Professor*) position in the Department of Pediatrics, Section of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine at the Anschutz Medical Campus (AMC) in Aurora, Colorado. The Section of Pediatric Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine has 49 faculty members (to include Sr., Jr., 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 support sleep clinical operations at 1.0cFTE. The position could also include clinical support work in other areas of expertise (e.g. pediatric pulmonology, neurology, sleep behavioral or other pertinent specialty, if applicable).

*Rank will be determined at the time of hire and will be based on experience

Examples of Work Performed:

• Provide clinical support for sleep clinical operations
• Attending inpatient, consult, outpatient and sleep service
• Perform bronchoscopies and laryngoscopies
• Read sleep studies and pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
• Provide clinical support in relevant areas of expertise (e.g. pediatric pulmonology, neurology, sleep behavioral or other pertinent specialty, if applicable)
• Teach and mentor house staff, fellows, residents and medical students
• Attend relevant conferences and continuing education opportunities

Salary and Benefits:

The hiring salary for this position is negotiable and commensurate with skills and experience and faculty rank. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services.

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.

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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.

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Diversity and Equity:

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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 and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Minimum Requirements

• MD/DO or equivalent
• Board Certified in Pediatrics, Neurology, or Family Medicine 
• Board Certified or Board-Eligible in Sleep 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 and sex offender registry check
• Must be licensed or able to obtain licensure in the State of Colorado

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Pulmonology
• Prescriptive Authority
• Experience with either Sandman or XLTEC sleep software
• Prior experience with electronic medical record systems such as Epic and other relevant medical technologies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possess relevant skills within pediatric pulmonary (or pertinent specialty) diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Possess pediatric clinical assessment skills
• Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills