Job Description - Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor Clinical Practice (40202)
Job Description
Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor Clinical Practice - 40202
Faculty
Description
University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: Pediatrics - Emergency Medicine
Job Title: Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor Clinical Practice
Position #: 00849206 - Requisition #: 40202
Job Summary:
Assistant Professors are Clinical Faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine that will work in the Children''s Hospital Colorado (CHCO) Network of Care (NOC) including Emergency Departments in Colorado. In this role, Instructors will provide medical care to acutely ill and injured pediatric patients age birth to 26 years. They will perform history taking, physical examinations, define and execute appropriate workup that leads to diagnosis with treatment and disposition plan.
Key Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
100% Clinical Effort
You will be expected to maintain 1.0cFTE (clinical effort). Clinical Practitioners at 1.0 cFTE will be expected to provide coverage for 1,376 hours. All clinical hours obligations are negotiable with the Section Head at any time. This coverage will consist of Children''s Hospital Colorado, Anschutz and Network of Care locations. Coverage will include:
Pediatric emergency care
Pediatric Observation Unit medicine
Jeopardy shifts (an internal physician coverage system for unanticipated absence)
Practitioner must maintain active medical staff privileges at all other facilities where ED or urgent care services are provided by the Children's Hospital Colorado NOC unless a site is specifically excluded by mutual agreement by the practitioner and the medical director of the Children's Hospital Colorado NOC.
You will be expected to attend at least 75% of the monthly joint section and operational updates meetings of the Section of Emergency Medicine.
It is recommended that you participate in Children's Hospital Colorado Main OR with anesthesiology one time per year to maintain airway skills as well as other technical seminars as deemed by the section and/or practice site in conjunction with input from the medical director.
Clinical teaching of Medical Students, Family Practice Residents and Pediatric Residents
Clinical Supervision and support of onboarding for Advanced Practice Providers
Attendance and participation in required Section monthly meetings
Participation in Quality Improvement and development of Clinical Care Guidelines
Maintenance of skills required for provision of high quality, patient centered, safe urgent/emergent care of children. Annual requirements include but may not be limited to:
o Two half-day Acute Care Education sessions put on by the Section per academic year
o One high fidelity code simulation at the Simulation Center at CHCO and at least one code simulation at a local NOC site per academic year
o Maintenance of PALS certification
o Maintenance of CME relevant to clinical work
o Attend other technical seminars as deemed mandatory by the section and/or practice site in conjunction with input from the Director
Work Location:
Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.
Why Join Us:
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:
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge
Skills
Technical skills
Abilities
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
Curriculum vitae / Resume
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: Maddy Schick, Madison.schick@childrenscolorado.org
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until June 16, 2026.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
$275,000 to $280,000
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
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 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.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References
Job Category
: Faculty
Primary Location
: Aurora
Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20989 - SOM-PEDS EMERGENCY MED-GENOPS
Schedule
: Full-time
Posting Date
: Jun 11, 2026
Unposting Date
: Jun 17, 2026, 11:29:00 AM
Posting Contact Name: Maddy Schick
Posting Contact Email: Madison.schick@childrenscolorado.org
Position Number: 00849206