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Aurora, IL - USA

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$ 550000 - 650000

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1 Vacancy

Job Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:Orthopedics

Job Title: Open Rank Associate Professor to Professor

Director of Neuromuscular Research Program: Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals/Helppie Family Chair

Position #:Requisition #:34776

Job Summary:

This is a unique opportunity to work in an academic and clinically busy orthopedic department as Director of the Neuromuscular Research Program and Center for Gait and Movement Analysis and the holder of the Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals/Helppie Family Endowed Chair in Orthopedic Movement Analysis. The position will be a fulltime faculty Associate Professor or higher position in the Department of Orthopedics with a focus on clinical care and research for neuromuscular disorders. This position will report to the Chair of Pediatric Orthopedics and as needed the Director for the Center for Childrens Surgery and to the Chair of the University of Colorado Department of Orthopedics. Additionally this position will partner with leaders in the Pediatric Rehabilitation department.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide orthopedic leadership and direction for the neuromuscular subspecialty and the Center for Gait and Movement Analysis.
  • Simple and complex orthopedic management of children and young adults with neuromuscular disorders.
  • Perform clinical research related to neuromuscular disorders within and outside the Gait Laboratory.
  • Participate in and attend Gait Laboratory review sessions and necessary Gait Laboratory functions.
  • Lead preparation of manuscripts for publication. Assist with research training and supervision of graduate and medical students and residents. Assist with preparation of grants and project reports.
  • Participate (attend give talks help organize) in educational programs including weekly academic conference journal club symposia.
  • Prepare and give podium and poster presentations for educational purposes at institutional local and national meetings.
  • Participate in community outreach events including giving educational talks organizing planning and attending.
  • Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs current literature inservice meetings and workshops.
  • Provide attending call coverage and urgent surgical coverage as needed by the department of pediatric orthopedics.
  • Manage simple and complex orthopedic trauma as well as provide fracture care in the ER or office as needed.
  • Assess and treat acute/chronic medical problems with a focus on patients with neuromuscular disorders.

Why Join Us:

We are a department of nationally ranked orthopedic surgeons and primary care sports medicine physicians with a mission to provide the highest quality and most innovative orthopedic care through the integration of comprehensive education and cuttingedge musculoskeletal research. We place a high level of importance on achieving and maintaining a diverse environment that fosters excellence and rewarding opportunities. The Orthopedics Institute at Childrens Hospital Colorado consistently provides some of the best care in the nation for children with a large variety of orthopedic diagnoses and injuries. We are one of only a few pediatric orthopedics programs to offer comprehensive pediatric musculoskeletal care all in one institution including elective and acute care across the spectrum of pediatric musculoskeletal subspecialties. At Childrens Hospital Colorado we are setting the standard for pediatric orthopedic care. Our experts care only for children and young adults. We tailor our care to help your child where they are and where theyre going.

Why work for the University

We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplacewhere all individuals are treated with respect and dignity andwe encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Associate Professor

Professor

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

This is a position requiring a focus on neuromuscular disorders and orthopedic surgery both in clinical care and research. The applicant must be:

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

Questions should be directed to: Lindsey Renn at

Screening of Applications Begins:


This is an openended posting used to recruit multiple candidates throughout the year. We will contact candidates when there is an opening.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Associate Professor: $450000 $550000

Professor $550000 $650000

The above salary range or hiring range represents the Universitys 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 nonexempt.

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: Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodation 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 COVID19 virus and othervaccine 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 theoccupational health medical surveillance program.


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