"Instructor, Senior Instructor or Assistant Professor"

Job Details

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Pediatrics – Section of Palliative Medicine

Job Title: Instructor, Senior Instructor or Assistant Professor

Position #: 00842571 – Requisition #:38546

Job Summary:

Exciting opportunity to join the growing Section of Pediatric Palliative Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics and Children's Hospital Colorado. For this unique faculty opportunity, we are seeking candidates with a strong passion and interest in a longitudinal career in pediatric palliative medicine to help us grow/build our transdisciplinary clinical team and to contribute to a develop of a nationally reputable section of pediatric palliative medicine through direct clinical practice, program building, and education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement service/treatment interventions that provide a variety of services to meet patient/family needs.
• Monitor progress, cooperation, and acceptance of services.
• Develop a therapeutic relationship with the patients and families to assist with the social, logistical, and psychological problems associated with hospitalization and/or outpatient treatment.
• Conduct initial needs assessment to gather information on the patient/family's medical, social, and financial history.
• Serve as a liaison with multi-disciplinary care teams and external community agencies to identify, implement, and monitor treatment goals.
• Facilitate staffing, care conferences, etc. to coordinate care between members of the treatment team.
• Compile and prepare case records, reports, and documents that comply with state and federal standards for case notes and treatment.

Work Location: Hybrid – this role is eligible for some component of hybrid/remote work, with a primary component being on-site for direct patient care.

Why Join Us:

The Section of Pediatric Palliative Medicine Section in the Department of Pediatrics and Children's Hospital Colorado was founded in 2022. The section comprises a rapidly growing team with a mission/vision to build a comprehensive Palliative Medicine Program that will serve patients and families in an eight-state region, while building nationally recognized education, research and clinical programs.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Instructor
Masters of Social Work (MSW)
Completed clinical hours and licensing (LCSW)
One to four (1-4) years of experience as a social worker

Sr. Instructor
Masters of Social Work (MSW)
Completed clinical hours and licensing (LCSW)
At least five (5) years of experience a social worker in an academic setting.
Involvement with quality improvement projects, research, or education in Pediatric Palliative Medicine.

Assistant Professor
Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) Or Master's of Social Work (MSW) with at least three (3) years of experience specializing in Pediatric Palliative Medicine
Completed clinical hours and licensing (LCSW)
At least five (5) years of experience as a social worker
At least three (3) years of experience specializing in Pediatric Palliative Medicine
Involvement with quality improvement projects, research, or education in Pediatric Palliative Medicine.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience at an academic children's hospital.
• Experience in pediatric clinical care
• Experience in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• Prior experience in pediatrics and/or palliative medicine

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Humble leadership, willing to listen/learn and help build bridges/connection across the institution.
• Patience and grace.
• Willingness to learn, adapt and to be flexible.
• Passion for culture, work and education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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 www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Psychosocial Director - Rachel Rusch Rachel.rusch@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by February 28, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

HIRING RANGE:

Instructor $75,000- $87,000

Sr. Instructor $95,000- $113,000

Assistant Professor $115,000- $125,000