Assistant Professor

University of Colorado System; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Disability & Life Insurance

Retirement 401(a) Plan

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Benefit

ECO Pass

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus invites applications for a .75–1.0 FTE Assistant Professor in the Division of Geriatric Medicine. The role involves geriatric primary care, teaching responsibilities, and participation in a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinic.

Work is onsite at UCHealth Seniors Clinics in Aurora and Lone Tree, with flexible hours and shared night/weekend coverage. Applicants should hold MD/DO and be eligible for Colorado licensure; board certification in

Qualifications

• MD or DO required; board-eligible/board-certified in geriatrics and family or internal medicine.
• Eligible to obtain Colorado medical license and active DEA registration.
• Experience in education and teaching welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Provide geriatric primary care at UCHealth Seniors Clinics (Aurora/Lone Tree).
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including behavioral health, pharmacists, PTs, social work, and nurses.
• Share night/weekend/holiday coverage; participate in clinic operations decisions.
• Educate medical students, residents, and fellows; participate in clinical residency activities.

Skills

Geriatrics expertise

Clinical teaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Academic medicine

Education

MD or DO

Colorado medical license eligibility

DEA registration

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: DOM/Division of Geriatric Medicine

Job Title: Assistant Professor

Position #: 00853960 – Requisition #:41464

The Division of Geriatric Medicine in the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus invites applications for a .75 - 1.0 FTE faculty clinician position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Successful candidates will join a collegial geriatrics division that includes physicians, nurse practitioners, and PhDs. This is a full-time position with varying/flexible work hours, including some evening and/or weekend coverage. The work site(s) may include (but may not be limited to) the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) Seniors Clinics, and University of Colorado (UCD) Division of Geriatric Medicine's administrative offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide geriatric primary care to patients within UCHealth AMC Seniors or Lone Tree Seniors Clinic(s)
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team within a geriatric primary care clinic to include working with behavioral health, pharmacists, physical therapists, social work, nurse care manager, medical assistants, and nurses.
• The incumbent will share responsibilities of night, weekend, and vacation coverage with other providers of the group practice and will participate in decisions regarding the practice operation.
• Educational responsibilities may include: a) teaching in a primary care setting (students, residents, and fellows); b) participating in an active clinical residency program; c) participation in teaching lectures about geriatric principles to medical students, residents, and fellows.

Work Location

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite at either/both of our Seniors Clinics, located in Aurora and Lone Tree, Colorado.

Why Join Us

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $762 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu .

Benefits

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:

• MD or DO
• Board-certified or eligible in geriatrics and either family medicine or internal medicine
• Eligible to obtain an unrestricted Colorado Medical License, and an active and unrestricted DEA Registration

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in adult education
• Have completed a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong clinical knowledge and skills in the evaluation and management of complex older adults, including multimorbidity, geriatric syndromes, and polypharmacy.
• Knowledge of and experience with team-based, interdisciplinary care in an ambulatory primary care setting.
• Strong clinical teaching and precepting skills, with experience educating medical students, residents, and/or fellows.
• Commitment to learner development, including providing effective feedback, mentorship, and role modeling in the clinical environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families, learners, colleagues, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams and contribute to a positive, collegial work environment.
• Self-motivated and engaged, with the ability to work independently while contributing actively to shared clinical, educational, and divisional goals.
• Demonstrates growth mindset, including openness to feedback, continuous learning, and professional development.
• Commitment to academic medicine, with interest in contributing to the educational, clinical quality improvement, and/or scholarly missions of the division.
• Demonstrates professionalism, reliability, adaptability, and accountability in clinical and academic responsibilities.
• Commitment to being an engaged team member, including participation in division and clinic activities and efforts to improve clinical care and the workplace.

Screening of Applications Begins

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by December 1, 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE: $200,000 - $210,000 Based on 1.0 FTE. This position is eligible for the division incentive plan, which is in addition to the base salary. The above salary 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 [e-mail].

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.

Questions should be directed to: SABRINA FERGUSON, [e-mail]