Open Rank Associate Professor, Professor Section Head

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 second in the nation among National Institutes of Health funded Pediatric Departments with over $66 million in active NIH awards. The Department is seeking qualified candidates for Head of the Section of Hospital Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Chair of Rheumatology at Childrens Hospital Colorado.

The Section of Hospital Medicine has a diverse faculty with a strong presence in both clinical services and research. There are over 165 faculty fellows research personnel and staff in the Section. We are looking for an inspirational leader with a vision towards advancing the mission of the Section as a premier program for Hospital Medicine clinical care research and education.

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.

• Supervises the Sections educational and clinical training programs inclusive of residents medical students and fellows.

• Supports faculty recruitment and the infrastructure for faculty development.

• Builds and maintains partnerships with affiliate institutions and community organizations locally nationally and internationally.

• Facilitates collaboration among faculty members to expand research funding and diversify research funding sources.

• 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:

The Section of Hospital Medical provides 24 hour a day seven days a week inpatient services at all four Childrens Hospital Colorado campuses including a robust faculty practice group in Colorado Springs. Section physician and advanced practice provider faculty provide inpatient care of hospitalized children with general and complex pediatric medical conditions. They also provide hospital co-management and consultation for hospitalized surgical patients. The Section also partners extensively with many other hospital systems across the State of Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region in the delivery of high-quality inpatient care to children.

The Sections educational program includes a two-year ACGME accredited Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship Program extensive pediatric residency training rotations and robust participation in the School of Medicines pediatric clerkship curriculum for third year and fourth year medical students. The Section has also developed an innovative faculty teaching program known as TEAM (Teaching Excellence Among Medical Providers) consisting of a core group of expert faculty medical educators. TEAM provides a structured educational experience for various levels of learners in hospital medicine. The program utilizes direct observation and feedback as a teaching strategy for learners in clinical and non-clinical settings.

On the research front the portfolio of the Section includes efforts focused on improving health outcomes health system care models comparative effectiveness medical education surgical outcomes quality improvement and clinical documentation improvement.

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.

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

• Board certification in Hospital Medicine

• Licensed or able to obtain licensure in the State of Colorado

• Seven (7) years of experience in a multi-disciplinary academic Hospital Medicine program.

• Eligibility for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor

• Independent care provider who is highly skilled in the management of Hospital 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

• Board certification in Hospital Medicine

• Licensed or able to obtain licensure in the State of Colorado

• 9-10 years of experience in a multi-disciplinary academic Hospital Medicine program

• Eligibility for appointment at the rank of Professor

• Independent care provider who is highly skilled in the management of Hospital 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

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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated vision strategic planning and leadership in program development and implementation

• Proven ability to foster collaboration among diverse faculty campus and community partners

• Skilled in recruiting and supporting expertise across research education clinical practice and policy/advocacy

• Exceptional interpersonal communication emotional intelligence and management abilities

• Strong understanding of the full scope of clinically complex Pediatric Hospital Medicine practice

• Ability to balance and align Section priorities with those of the Department Hospital and institutional partners

• Visible approachable and empathetic leadership that promotes engagement and well-being among faculty and advanced practice providers

• Courageous decisive and transparent leadership with integrity fairness and credibility

• Effective advocate and representative for hospital medicine within departmental and institutional contexts

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 should be directed to: Mark Roback 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 January 31 2026. 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: $250000 - $280000

Professor: $320000 - $350000

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.

Total Compensation Calculator: 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 workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

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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.

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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.