Section HeadOpen Rank Associate Professor to Professor

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department:Pediatrics Section of Emergency Medicine

Job Title:Section Head/Open Rank - Associate Professor to Professor

Position # Requisition #36300

Job Summary:

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is one of the nations 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 Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Childrens Hospital Colorado.

The Section of Emergency Medicine is home to a distinguished emergency and urgent care faculty committed to excellence in clinical care research and education. With nearly 200 faculty members fellows postdoctoral researchers and staff the Section serves our patients by delivering cutting-edge emergency and urgent care while advancing care through innovative research quality improvement educational and advocacy initiatives. We are looking for an inspirational leader with a vision towards advancing the mission of the Section as a premier program for Emergency Medicine clinical care research and education.

The Anschutz Medical Campus/Childrens Hospital Colorado Emergency Department serves as the regions only Level I Regional Pediatric Trauma Center providing high-quality emergent care to a broad geographic area including Colorado Wyoming Montana South Dakota Nebraska Kansas and New Mexico. The Sections faculty also provides care at four additional emergency departments located in Broomfield Highlands Ranch Parker and Colorado Springs. Of these four sites two have an urgent care track: Broomfield and Highlands Ranch.

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 Sections 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.
• Establishes strong metrics and outcomes for clinical and academic performance.
• Facilitates collaboration across all mission areas with other sections within the Department of Pediatrics as well as other departments within the University of Colorado School of Medicine and other health sciences related units.

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 of Emergency Medicine is amongst the largest in the nation with close to 200000 visits annually. The Section provides clinical services at Childrens Hospital Colorado on the Anschutz Medical Campus four additional sites in metro Denver including two free-standing urgent care sites and at Childrens Hospital Colorado in Colorado Springs.

The Sections educational program includes the highly ranked ACGME accredited Emergency Medicine fellowship program residency training rotations for programs in family medicine emergency medicine and pediatrics and extensive participation in the School of Medicines pediatric clerkship curriculum for third year and fourth year medical students.

On the research front the portfolio of the Section includes clinical and translational research population-based health services research and quality improvement. The Section is a participant in the federally funded Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network a multi-institutional network focusing on research into the prevention and management of acute illnesses and injuries in children and youth.

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 non-discrimination 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.

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 foreign equivalent MD/PhD
• Board certification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
• Licensed or able to obtain licensure in the State of Colorado.
• Seven (7) years of experience in a multi-disciplinary academic Emergency Medicine program.
• Eligibility for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.
• Independent care provider who is highly skilled in the management of Emergency Medicine services for pediatric patients.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations.
• Experience with and commitment to faculty career development through mentoring.

Professor

• Doctor of Medicine (MD/DO) or foreign equivalent MD/PhD
• Board certification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
• Licensed or able to obtain licensure in the State of Colorado.
• 8-10 years of experience in a multi-disciplinary academic Emergency Medicine program.
• Eligibility for appointment at the rank of Professor.
• Independent care provider who is highly skilled in the management of Emergency Medicine services for pediatric patients.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations.
• Experience with and commitment to faculty career development through mentoring.

Condition of Employment:

• Must successfully pass a drug test through Childrens Hospital Colorado
• Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check

*For questions regarding Childrens Hospital drug testing requirements please contact Childrens Human Resources at . Some positions may require testing if access to Childrens 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.
• Strategic planning and implementation experience.
• 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 Emergency Medicine practices in health and disease.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pediatrics program development extensive clinical experience significant accomplishments in research proven administrative and leadership accomplishments 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.

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

3. Three to five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at should be directed to:
Eva Nozik MD 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 2025. 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:

Associate Professor: $300000 - $350000

Professor: $360000 - $410000

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 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.

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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 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 addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.