Description

University of Colorado School of Medicine

Universityof Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics

Section of Allergy & Immunology

Associate Professor

Position#7692229 – Requisition #17518

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

TheUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals withdemonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment.We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff ofdiverse backgrounds.

TheDepartment of Pediatrics, Section of Allergy & Immunology has an opening for a full-time (unclassified)Associate Professor position.

Nature of Work: 

We are seeking a new Food Immunotherapy Program Director, Associate Professor. The candidate will participate in building the Food Immunotherapy program at the Anschutz campus.  This work will include treatment strategies, oral (OIT), sublingual (SLIT) and epicutaneous (EPIT) immunotherapies, to help foster protective desensitization, generally understood as a transient shift in threshold reactivity to an allergen as a result of ongoing controlled exposure to that same allergen, against a customized level of ingestion.  In addition, Call coverage for the Allergy & Immunology Section 6-12 weeks per year, including inpatient and outpatient consultations will be required. The candidate will also participate in the teaching of fellows, residents and medical students assigned to her/his clinic and service rotations.

The applicant will have protected time to help expand the Food Immunotherapy programs within the within Children's Hospital Colorado, the Anschutz Medical Campus and across the 7-state referral region.
Job Duties: •Development of protocols for the various foods for administration.
•Development of hospital policies and procedure.
•Provide oversight of the food IT program.
•Provide education for the nurses, medical providers, and schedulers for management of these patients. 
•Track and review side effects and safety outcomes to ensure ongoing quality improvement.
•Collaborate with the food allergy immunotherapy industry trials and the food allergy immunotherapy clinical program; analyze data, prepare and submit manuscripts describing the main findings of clinical studies.

TheUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinicaland research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medicaldestination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, andhealthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programsthrough 6 schools and colleges, and receives over $500 million in researchawards each year. We are the single largest health professions educationprovider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by ouraward-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academicexcellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroomto the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. ReadCU Anschutz Quick Facts here.

Salaryand Benefits:

Salary iscommensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers afull benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, includingeligibility, is located at Employee Services.

University ofColorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe andsecure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist inachieving that goal, we conduct background checks for all new employees priorto their employment.

The ImmigrationReform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility bedocumented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. Alternativeformats of this ad are available upon request for persons with disabilities.Your total compensation goes beyond the number onyour paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plansand retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

 

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

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Diversityand Equity:

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The Universityof Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus iscommitted to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty andadministrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture ofinclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourageapplications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and allveterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality ineducation and employment.

 

The Universityof Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus isdedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff,students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct backgroundinvestigations for all prospective employees. 

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:•MD or DO degree.•At least 3-5 years' experience in treating foodallergies.
•Applicants should have successfully completed a pediatric residency and anAllergy and Immunology Fellowship.•Should be recognized as BoardCertified/Eligible by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology.
•A State of Colorado medical license and DEA license must be obtained on orbefore the hire date.
Preferred Qualifications:•Experience with performing food challenges, bothclinically and in research.
•Experience in performing food immunotherapy in clinical practice and/orthrough clinical trials.
•Knowledge in identifying the risks, side effects, and allergic reactions thatcan come with various forms of food immunotherapy.
•Peer-reviewed publication history.
Competencies:•Excellent ability to understand and utilizeknowledge of Food Allergies and Food Immunotherapy.
•Knowledge and ability to provide expert oversight and medical management ofchildren with complex allergic and immunologic diseases who often have othersignificant medical issues.
•Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills and must be astrong team player.
•Commitment to Patient Safety, Quality Care, Communication, and CustomerService.
•Ability to collaborate with physicians, physician assistants, and nurses toform a high performing medical team.
•Ability to work within cross-cultural and cross-populations.
•Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.
Conditions of Employment: •Must successfully pass a 10-panel drug testthrough Children's Hospital Colorado.
•Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal and sex-offenderbackground check.

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Oct 17, 2019
Unposting Date: Ongoing