Associate Professor

Associate Professor

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Pediatrics

Job Title: Associate Professor

Position #: 00847431 - Requisition #: 39853

Job Summary:

This position will provide clinical care for patients with general neurological disorders, primarily in the inpatient service. The position will include clinical, research, service and teaching. Clinical responsibilities include participation in the outpatient general neurology clinic, 18-24 weeks of inpatient service to divided between neurocritical care and general neurology.

Key Responsibilities:

• 4-10 weeks of Neuro-Hospitalist service
• 4-10 weeks of Neuro Critical Care Service
• No more than 24 weeks of combined inpatient service (as outlined above), including a maximum of 8 weekends of call per year that fulfills your annual cFTE expectations
• Outpatient clinics that, in addition to any inpatient weeks of service fulfills your annual cFTE expectations as set by the Department of Pediatrics
• Care coordination with Primary Care providers, as well as with multidisciplinary team members (dietitians, psychologists, and medical providers)
• You may be asked to provide weekend coverage of the South or North campus
• You may be asked to provide clinical care services at Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) Main Campus and/or Network of Care facilities across the Denver metro area
• You may be asked to provide clinical care at outreach clinics as well as hold telehealth clinics
• Attend monthly faculty meetings
• Provide academic support through the training of fellows, residents, and medical students
• Attend relevant conferences and continuing education opportunities
• Mentorship: Contribute to mentorship arrangements for faculty in Pediatrics and/or Neurology
• Education: Participate in the educational goals of the section, which include teaching, supervision and mentorship

Clinical Program Medical Director, Regional Program time (0.20 FTE):

You are being provided 0.20 FTE protected time in support on your efforts as focused on the development of pediatric neurology's regional care program and towards the development of your academic career plans. Specific activities will be as follows:

• Participate in administrative and professional development activities of the Section of Neurology.
• Engage and effectively collaborate with clinical faculty and trainees from other schools, departments and divisions across the Anschutz Medical Campus.
• Provide strategic and clinical leadership for Neurology's regional and external consultation services, ensuring alignment with CHCO and CU Anschutz priorities.
• Partner with section, regional, and institutional leaders to expand access, optimize care delivery models, and support sustainable program growth.
• Oversee clinical operations, provider engagement, and business planning to support high-quality care, faculty recruitment, and long-term funding strategies.

Work Location: Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Board
• Eligibility in Neurology with a Special Competence in Child Neurology.
• 0-4 years of experience as an attending physician and academic qualifications to fulfill requirements of associate professor rank.
• Experience with program development, teaching or research commensurate with associate professor rank
• Examples of scholarship commensurate with associate professor rank
• DEA certificate

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional training and expertise in child neuromuscular care.
• Interest and experience in clinical research.
• Interest and experience in clinical trials.
• Interest and experience in education of medical students, residents/fellows
• Experience in leading regional clinical programs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills.
• Broad knowledge and clinical skills in general pediatric neurology and neuromuscular disorders.

Anticipated Pay Range: HIRING RANGE: Associate Professor: $220,000 - $260,000

Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 8/15/26.