Clinician - MD (Open Rank: Assistant Professor - Professor)

Job Summary:

The Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine's mission is to provide outstanding, cutting-edge clinical care, world class research, and state-of-the-art training. The Department is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified otolaryngologist - head & neck surgeon with subspecialty training in rhinology to join the full-time faculty. The expectation is this faculty member will support and excel in all the key mission areas of our academic department: clinical care, education and training, scholarship, and service. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Clinical service in the field of rhinology, with the primary location for this position being the University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus as well as surrounding community network of care sites.
• Clinical focus on both inflammatory disease and broad rhinology care as well as endoscopic skull base surgery as part of our comprehensive team.
• Teaching and mentoring of residents, medical students, and other related trainees, with an expectation of starting a rhinology & skull base surgery fellowship by 2026.
• Faculty expectation for regular academic, scholarship, and research activities toward academic promotion.
• Join and contribute to a highly productive group of 3 MDs, 2 PAs, and 1NP dedicated to the subspeciality of rhinology and endoscopic skull base surgery with outstanding national and international reputation.

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.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Assistant Professor:

• Doctor of Medicine degree
• Board Certified or Board Qualified in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
  
  
  
  • If Board Qualified, must receive Board Certification within 2 years of hire.
  
  
  
  
• Fellowship trained in Rhinology & Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
• Ability to obtain a Colorado medical license

Associate Professor:

• Doctor of Medicine degree
• Board Certified in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
• Fellowship trained in Rhinology & Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
• 4+ years of experience at rank or equivalent experience
• Ability to obtain a Colorado medical license

Professor:

• Doctor of Medicine degree
• Board Certified in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
• Fellowship trained in Rhinology & Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
• 7+ years of experience at rank or equivalent experience
• Ability to obtain a Colorado medical license

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications are the same for all ranks:

• Demonstrated commitment to developing a cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary academic rhinology practice
• Experience or strong interest in endoscopic skull base surgery working in a collaborative multi-disciplinary team setting
• Experience or strong interest in contributing to the department's academic missions of scholarship, research, training, education, and service.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following:

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt easily to change
• Great attention to detail and quality
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other faculty and staff at all levels throughout the institution
• Strong history of collaboration
• Outstanding communication skills, advanced organizational skills, and compassion for patients.
• Willingness and ability to build relationships with community providers and practices

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 August 30, 2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

We note that the ranges below reflect the base (fixed) salary ranges in alignment with AAMC Benchmarks by each rank (~25^th percentile AAMC). Faculty total compensation, which is variable based on production and academic output, typically ranges between the median and 75^th percentile AAMC with opportunity to exceed beyond the 75^th.

Assistant Professor: $250,000 - $350,000.

Associate Professor: $275,000 - $375,000.

Professor: $300,000 - $400,000.

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

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, 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.