Section Head​/Associate Professor - Professor

Section Head/Open Rank:
Associate Professor - Professor

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Pediatrics – Section of Rheumatology

Position #  –
Requisition # 38223

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 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 Rheumatology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Chair of Rheumatology at Children’s Hospital Colorado. The Section of Rheumatology has an energetic and diverse faculty with a strong presence in clinical services, research, and undergraduate and graduate medical education. The Section is composed of fifteen physician and APP faculty, with a strong fellowship cohort and dedicated support staff.

We are looking for an inspirational leader with a vision towards advancing the mission of the Section as a premier program for Pediatric Rheumatology clinical care, research, and education.

• 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 and maintains innovative clinical, educational and research programs to enhance the local standing and national reputation of the Section.
• Supervises 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.
• Facilitates collaboration among faculty members to expand research funding and diversify research funding sources.
• Establishes strong metrics and outcomes for clinical and academic performance.
• Provides leadership and support for Section, Department, and University professional engagement and inclusion initiatives and programs.

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

As the largest qua ternary care medical center in the western region, the Section is the primary referral center for much of the Rocky Mountain region and the only team of pediatric rheumatologists in a five‑state region. The Section specializes in the diagnosis and management of individuals with autoimmune and autoinflammatory conditions.

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

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. This open‑rank position could be categorized as Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications.

• Doctor of Medicine (MD/DO)
• Board certification in Pediatric Rheumatology
• Licensed or able to obtain licensure in the State of Colorado
• Seven (7) years of experience in a multi‑disciplinary academic Rheumatology program
• Eligibility for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor
• Independent care provider who is highly skilled in the management of Rheumatology services for pediatric patients
• Experience working with diverse patient populations
• Ex…