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Med-Peds Clinician Educator (Open Rank Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor)


Job Location:

Aurora, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 262500 - 262500
Posted: 18 September 2026 (14 days ago)
Application Deadline: 16 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department:Medicine Division of General Internal Medicine

Job Title:Med-Peds Clinician Educator (Open Rank: Instructor Sr. Instructor Assistant or Associate Professor)

Position # Requisition #41133

Job Summary:

The med-peds physician will provide comprehensive care to both adult and pediatric patients across a wide spectrum of health conditions ensuring continuity of care from infancy through adulthood. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in managing a variety of medical issues fostering long-term relationships with patients and families and offering patient-centered carewith opportunities for precepting students. Faculty share responsibilities for night weekend and vacation coverage with other members of the group practice and will participate in decisions regarding the practice operation. This position will be housed at a Lone Tree Primary Care clinic operated by the Department of Family Medicine.

The clinician-educator will have opportunity for academic promotion judged on criteria of demonstrated excellence as a clinician/educator/scholar. Clinician-educators are encouraged to collaborate with other faculty in clinical research projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical:

  • Provide primary care services to a diverse patient population from birth through adulthood.

  • Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses in both children and adults.

  • Manage preventive care including immunizations screenings and wellness visits for all age groups.

  • Work collaboratively with other physicians specialists nurses and healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care.

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with all health regulations and standards.

  • Offer education and support to patients and their families regarding treatment plans health maintenance and lifestyle changes.

  • Participate in after-hours on-call duties as required.

  • Assist in administrative/clinical quality improvement functions relating to a variety of programs at the direction of the medical director.

Teaching and Mentoring:

  • Provide education to medical students during their ambulatory rotation.

  • Assist in supervision of advanced practice providers at the clinic.

Professional Development:

  • Keep abreast of the latest developments in field both academically and through applied skill.

  • Attend and present at conferences meetings and trainings to maintain certification and enhance professional skills; participate in faculty development activities.

Work Location:

Onsite This role is expected to work onsite and is located in Lone Tree CO.

Why Join Us:

The Division of General Internal Medicine (GIM) established at the University of Colorado in 1977 was one of the first GIM divisions established within the United States. Building on a rich history and tradition our GIM Division has undergone significant change and evolution to maintain our goal of being a national leader in patient care medical education and health services research.

We take ourthree-part mission of patient care medical education and researchseriously. Each of our affiliated institutions has its own unique medical care programs. These programs when taken together provide a wide breadth and depth of clinical experiences that allows our trainees to experience virtually all aspects of inpatient and ambulatory medical care.

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: 11/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 theCU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty selected candidates will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

Open Rank: Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidates demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching clinical research and/or service to the field. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of their professional impact. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

This is an open-rank position and could be categorized as Instructor Senior Instructor Assistant Professor or Associate Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Instructor:

  • MD or DO degree

  • Board-certified or board-eligible in Med-Peds

  • Valid CO medical license

  • DEA Certification (or eligibility)

  • 0-7 years of primary care experience

Senior Instructor:

  • MD or DO degree

  • Board-certified or board-eligible in Med-Peds

  • Valid CO medical license

  • DEA Certification (or eligibility)

  • 8 or more years of primary care experience

Assistant Professor:

  • MD or DO degree

  • Board-certified or board-eligible in Med-Peds

  • Valid CO medical license

  • DEA Certification (or eligibility)

  • 0-7 years of primary care experience

*Associate Professor:

  • MD or DO degree

  • Board-certified or board-eligible in Med-Peds

  • Valid CO medical license

  • DEA Certification (or eligibility)

  • 8 or more years of primary care experience

*School of Medicine faculty appointed to the level of Associate Professor are subject to review and approval of the School of Medicine Faculty Promotions Committee and the Executive Committee. The term visiting will be used in the faculty members title (e.g. Visiting Associate Professor) until the dossier has been approved by these committees.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in primary care ambulatory setting.

  • Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems preferably Epic.

  • Experience or interest in education research and faculty development.

  • Interest or experience in academic medicine teaching or mentoring medical students

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clinic and School of Medicine faculty and staff.

  • Strong commitment to providing compassionate patient-centered care.

  • Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and maintain a well-organized work environment.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

  • Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations.

  • Ability to work well with diverse populations.

  • Skilled in training and developing staff.

  • Ability to meet clinic-specific competencies and expectations.

Condition of Employment:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide workvisasponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

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. 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: Patricia Colella GIM HR

Screening of Applications Begins:


This position may be seeking multiple candidates. Positions will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and candidates may be contacted for interviews throughout the posting period. Upon candidate(s) selection the posting will be closed and no further applications will be accepted.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Instructor:$200000 - $214000

Senior Instructor:$

Assistant Professor:$200000 $214000

Associate Professor:$219000 - $234000

Based on the current incentive plan your total yearly compensation for full-time 1.0 FTE position will be $262500 per year for your first two years. You can increase your compensation by optimizing billing and by working additional clinical hours. Any salary changes will be limited to the salary setting periods which is July 1.

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 may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on the level.

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 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 including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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:

TheUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campusis 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.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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The University of Colorado (CU) is a premier public research university with four campuses: Boulder, Colorado Springs, Denver, and the Anschutz Medical Campus.

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