Appointed by the CHCO Board of Directors
Clinically active and respected
Active clinical practice at CHCO
Member in good standing of Attending/Admitting Staff
A. Clinical Leadership
Responsible for all clinical activities in Pediatric
Otolaryngology, to include:
1. Administrative and Operational Responsibilities:
- Monitor the professional performance of privileged members in
the department, making recommendations relating to Medical Staff
membership and clinical privileges at the time of appointment and
reappointment.
- Immediately inform the President of the Medical Staff, if the
physical and/or mental health status of a member of his/her
division comes into question such that the practitioner's ability
to provide safe and competent patient care may be
jeopardized.
- Oversee quality and appropriateness of patient care rendered by
providers in their department.
- Provide input into and ensure adherence to CHCO Policies and
Procedures.
- Work with administrative partners to optimize patient care,
patient and family experience
- Develop and implement plans to improve all clinically related
activities of the CHCO Department including patient and family
experience
- Attend CHCO strategic and operational meetings, as requested,
and work to align business and strategic growth opportunities for
the Section/Department with CHCO
2. Fiscal Responsibilities
- Work with administrative partners to prepare annual volume and
operating budgets and capital budget requests pertaining to the
CHCO Department.
- In concert with CHCO administrative partner, review monthly
Productivity Statistics report for the CHCO Department and develop
action plans for improvement and sustainability
- Suggest and participate in cost savings/productivity strategies
to meet or improve the operational budget while maintaining quality
service, provider satisfaction, excellent patient outcomes, and
patient and referring provider satisfaction.
- Report to the Medical Board or other committees as
requested
- In collaboration with the CUSOM Department administrator and
clinical program director, review monthly financial statements for
the Section and develop action plans for improvement and
sustainability.
B. Education Leadership
Work with Department of Otolaryngology Education Leadership (e.g.
Chair, Vice Chair of Education, Residency Program Director,
Fellowship Director) to:
- Ensure high-quality pediatric otolaryngology training within
the residency program
- Monitor resident case volumes, operative experience, and
milestone achievement specific to pediatric otolaryngology
- Provide oversight for pediatric otolaryngology fellowship,
including curriculum, recruitment, and accreditation
compliance
- Foster a culture of mentorship for trainees and junior
faculty
- Ensure high-quality clerkship and elective experiences;
residency rotations and fellowship experiences
- Engage in recruitment of students into otolaryngology and
pediatric subspecialties
- Promote integrated learning across disciplines relevant to
pediatric otolaryngology care
- Represent pediatric otolaryngology in Departmental and
Institutional education committees
C. Research Leadership
Work collaboratively with Department of Otolaryngology Research
Leadership (e.g. Chair, Vice Chair of Research) to:
- Establish a clear, forward-looking research vision for
pediatric otolaryngology aligned with Departmental and
institutional priorities
- Identify and prioritize key thematic areas (e.g., airway,
hearing loss, sleep, outcomes research, translational
science)
- Recruit, retain, and develop clinician-scientists and
basic/translational investigators
- Increase extramural funding (e.g. NIH, foundations, industry)
across the section
- Drive high-impact publications, presentations, and national
visibility
- Encourage participation in national meetings and leadership in
professional societies
This position is expected to work onsite in Aurora,
CO.
Why Join Us:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a
comprehensive urban research university. With award-winning and
renowned clinical and research faculty, the academic reputation of
the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and the
Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery is well
known for its distinctive and highly productive clinical, research,
and training programs. Our world-class healthcare facilities,
well-established partnerships in business, industry and across the
community drive excellence across our missions. The Denver Metro
area and Colorado offer highly desirable quality of life owing to
the weather, access to the outdoors, and thriving tech and higher
education sectors, and the region has been growing rapidly over the
last decade, fueling the corresponding growth of the University of
Colorado health system.
Why work for the University?
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 (based on percentage of
time)
- 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 the
CU Advantage .
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of
hire.
Associate Professor:
- 4+ years of experience in a comparable Department of
Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery and be at the rank of
Associate Professor or above
- Education:
- Doctor of Medicine degree
- Fellowship trained in Pediatric Otolaryngology – Head &
Neck Surgery
- Board certified in Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology – Head
& Neck Surgery
- Experience:
- Associate Professor / Professor Level with experience in
academic leadership
- Special Skills:
- Ability to obtain a Colorado MD license
Professor:
- 7+ years of experience in a comparable Department of
Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery and be at the rank of
Professor or above
- Education:
- Doctor of Medicine degree
- Fellowship trained in Pediatric Otolaryngology – Head &
Neck Surgery
- Board certified in Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology – Head
& Neck Surgery
- Experience:
- Associate Professor / Professor Level with experience in
academic leadership
- Special Skills:
- Ability to obtain a Colorado MD license
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications are the same for all ranks:
- Experience in research, preferred with independent funding
(i.e. NIH)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
To be successful in this position, candidates will need the
following:
- Motivate excellence and teamwork among providers and staff,
fostering interdisciplinary collaboration
- Exemplary leadership with regards to conflict resolution among
all team members
- Strong leadership skills, including interpersonal
communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, problem resolution,
decision-making and project/change management
- Ability to integrate clinical, quality/patient safety,
management and financial concepts within a pediatric, academic
healthcare setting
- Experience in leading high-performing, cross-functional teams;
designing and implementing processes for strong and effective
clinical and practice management operations
- Commitment to ensuring an excellent patient experience
- Promotes the four-fold mission of clinical care, research,
education and advocacy.
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
www.cu.edu/cu-careers .
Questions should be directed to: Carly Moses,
carly.moses@cuanschutz.edu
Screening of Applications Begins:
Screening begins immediately and continues until position is
filled. For best consideration please apply by August 31,
2026.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (
or hiring range ) for this
position has been established as
HIRING RANGE:
Associate Professor: $390,554 – $467,766
Professor: $467,767 – $544,977
This represents the AAMC Fixed Compensation 25
th to
75
th percentile for Chief in Otolaryngology and not the
Total Compensation opportunity.
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, and does not reflect
additional incentive-based compensation opportunity.
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
Equal Employment 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:
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
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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 other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit,
or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our
affiliated hospital or clinical partners, 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. For CU Anschutz-operated healthcare facilities or
clinics that treat patients or involve human study subjects, you
will follow University of Colorado Hospital's vaccine and medical
surveillance requirements and guidance. Individual CU Anschutz
departments or programs may require vaccination against COVID-19
with Chancellor approval. 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 .
