Section Head/Open Rank - Associate Professor to Professor
Company: University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Location: Aurora
Posted on: September 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Faculty Description University of Colorado Anschutz Medical
Campus
Department: Pediatrics - Section of Endocrinology
Job Title: Section Head/Open Rank - Associate Professor to
Professor
Position #00633287 - Requisition #32323
Job Summary:
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado Anschutz
Medical Campus is one of the nation's premier academic pediatric
programs. Its clinical and educational programs are consistently
rated among the top ten nationally by US News and World Report. The
Department is also a leader among Child Health research programs
ranking third in the nation in the most recent listing of top
National Institutes of Health funded Pediatric Departments with
over $63 million in active NIH awards. The Department is seeking
qualified candidates for the Head of the Section of Pediatric
Endocrinology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and
Children's Hospital Colorado.
We are seeking a leader with a vision towards advancing clinical
care, research, and education to further the mission of the Section
as a premier program for Pediatric Endocrinology. The Section of
Pediatric Endocrinology has a diverse faculty with a balance
between clinical services and research. There are eighty-eight
faculty, fellows, postdoctoral fellows, research personnel and
staff in the Section. The Section is also the academic and
administrative home to the Department's Biostatistical Core team.
This team, accounting for twenty-two PhD or masters trained
biostatisticians, provides consultative biostatistics service to
support child health faculty and fellow research projects in
addition to their own extramurally funded work.
The Section Head will be responsible for ongoing program
development, overseeing clinical practice programs, enhancing the
multi-disciplinary clinical and research programs, overseeing the
fellowship program, and fostering strong, collaborative
relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversees the programmatic and financial operations of the Section
to ensure financial and human resources are available to support
research, clinical care, educational, and advocacy/policy
activities.
Develops innovative clinical, educational and research programs to
enhance the local standing and national reputation of the
Section.
Directs the Section's educational and clinical training programs,
inclusive of residents, medical students, fellows, and
post-doctoral researchers.
Supports faculty recruitment and the infrastructure for faculty
development.
Builds and maintains partnerships with affiliate institutions and
community organizations locally, nationally, and internationally,
including direct collaboration with Children's Hospital Colorado
Leadership and the University of Colorado's Barbara Davis Center
for Diabetes.
Establishes strong metrics and outcomes for clinical and academic
performance.
Provide leadership and support for Section, Department, and
University Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives and
programs.
Work Location:
Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in
Aurora, Colorado.
Why Join Us:
As the largest medical center in the western region providing such
broad expertise, the section is the referral center for children
and adolescents for much of the Rocky Mountain region and western
U.S. The Section offers state-of-the-art inpatient and outpatient
medical care to children and adolescents with acute and chronic
endocrine disease. Organized multidisciplinary clinics include
those focusing on type-2 diabetes, bone and mineral metabolism,
Turner syndrome, thyroid cancer, polycystic ovary syndrome, gender
affirming care, and lifestyle-medicine/obesity.
The Section's educational program includes the highly ranked ACGME
accredited Endocrinology fellowship program, a research fellowship,
the Subspecialty Excellence in Educational Leadership & Scholarship
(SEELS) program, and extensive participation in the School of
Medicine's pediatric clerkship curriculum for third-year medical
students.
On the research front, programs of excellence have been established
in the pathophysiology and psychosocial aspects of obesity and type
2 diabetes in children and adolescents, the development of
efficient and cost-effective approaches to endocrine diagnosis to
replace older stimulation testing protocols, and hormone function,
metabolic health, and neurodevelopment in children with X&Y
chromosome variations, including Klinefelter and Turner
syndromes.
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: .
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.
This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Associate
Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as
indicated below:
Associate Professor:
Doctor of Medicine (MD/DO) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
MD/DO candidates: Board certification in Pediatrics or a pediatric
specialty.
Licensed or able to obtain licensure in the State of Colorado.
6-8 years of experience in a multi-disciplinary academic pediatrics
program.
Eligibility for appointment at the Associate Professor rank.
MD/DO candidates: Independent care provider who is highly skilled
in the management of Endocrinology services for pediatric
patients.
Experience working with diverse patient populations.
Experience with and commitment to faculty career development
through mentoring.
PhD candidates: History of strong and continuous extramural funding
and academic success in an area related to the section's research
strengths.
Professor
Doctor of Medicine (MD/DO) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
MD/DO candidates: Board certification in Pediatrics or a pediatric
specialty.
Licensed or able to obtain licensure in the State of Colorado.
9-10 years of experience in a multi-disciplinary academic
pediatrics program.
Eligibility for appointment at the rank of Professor.
MD/DO candidates: Independent care provider who is highly skilled
in the management of Endocrinology services for pediatric
patients.
Experience working with diverse patient populations.
Experience with and commitment to faculty career development
through mentoring.
PhD candidates: History of strong and continuous extramural funding
and academic success in an area related to the section's research
strengths.
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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Vision for program development, leadership qualities, and academic
experience.
Able to nurture strong collaborations among faculty with diverse
programmatic interests, and across campus and community
partners.
Able to recruit and build on specialized areas of expertise,
including research, education, clinical and/or policy/advocacy
work.
Strong interpersonal communication, emotional intelligence, and
management skills.
Ability to balance the priorities of the Section with those of the
Department, Hospital, and other partners to ensure the overall
goals of all entities are achieved.
Strong understanding of the breadth of Endocrinology practices in
health and disease.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in pediatrics program development, strong clinical
skills, significant accomplishments in research, proven
administrative and leadership abilities, and a strong commitment to
education.
Experience building constructive relationships and ensuring
cohesiveness among various entities, programs, and groups.
Experience working and leading within an academic institution.
Experience with strategic planning and implementation.
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following
document(s):
A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they
relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the
position
Curriculum Vitae
Five professional references, including name, address, phone number
(mobile number if appropriate), and email address
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at .
Questions should be directed to:
Janine Higgins, PhD, Search Committee Chair,
Screening of Applications Begins:
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but
preference will be given to complete applications received by March
31, 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be
considered.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has
been established as HIRING RANGE:
MD/DO
Associate Professor: $225,000 - $245,000
Professor: $295,000 - $315,000
PhD
Associate Professor: $180,000 - $200,000
Professor: $240,000 - $260,000
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.
Perks & Benefits:
Total Compensation Calculator:
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 .
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 . 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
.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of
References Job Category: Faculty Primary Location: Aurora
Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20971 -
SOM-PEDS Endocrinology-GenOps Schedule: Full-time Posting Date: Jan
9, 2024 Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Janine
Higgins, PhD Posting Contact Email: Janine.higgins@cuanschutz.edu
Position Number: 00633287
Keywords: University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora , Section Head/Open Rank - Associate Professor to Professor, Education / Teaching , Aurora, Colorado
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