Section Head/Open Rank - Associate Professor to Professor

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 Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children's Hospital Colorado.

The Section of Emergency Medicine is home to a distinguished and diverse 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/Children's Hospital Colorado Emergency Department serves as the region's 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 Section's 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 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.
• 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.
• 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 200,000 visits annually. The Section provides clinical services at Children's Hospital Colorado on the Anschutz Medical Campus, four additional sites in metro Denver including two free-standing urgent care sites, and at Children's Hospital Colorado in Colorado Springs.

The Section's 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 Medicine's 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 have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional 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

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. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. 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 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 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.
• 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 www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to:
Eva Nozik, MD, Search Committee Chair, Eva.Nozik@cuanschutz.edu

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: $300,000 - $350,000

* Professor: $360,000 - $410,000

The above salary range (or 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.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

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 hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

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 vaccine 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 the occupational health medical surveillance program.