Associate Professor

University of Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics to provide clinical care for patients with general neurological disorders. This role includes outpatient clinics, inpatient services, care coordination with multidisciplinary teams, and academic mentorship. The position demands leadership in clinical operations and expansion strategies involving the Neurology section. The job is located onsite in Aurora, Colorado and involves participation in teaching fellows and residents.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree and Board Certification in Neurology.
• Experience in clinical care for neurological disorders.
• Ability to engage in research and teaching activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for neurological disorders.
• Participate in neurocritical care and general neurology.
• Educate and mentor fellows, residents, and medical students.

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Pediatrics

Job Title: Associate Professor

Position #: 00847431 - Requisition #:39853

Job Summary:

This position will provide clinical care for patients with general neurological disorders, primarily in the inpatient service. The position will include clinical, research, service and teaching. Clinical responsibilities include participation in the outpatient general neurology clinic, 18-24 weeks of inpatient service divided between neurocritical care and general neurology.

Key Responsibilities

• 4-10 weeks of Neuro-Hospitalist service
• 4-10 weeks of Neuro Critical Care Service
• No more than 24 weeks of combined inpatient service (as outlined above), including a maximum of 8 weekends of call per year that fulfills your annual cFTE expectations
• Outpatient clinics that, in addition to any inpatient weeks of service fulfills your annual cFTE expectations as set by the Department of Pediatrics
• Care coordination with Primary Care providers, as well as with multidisciplinary team members (dietitians, psychologists, and medical providers)
• You may be asked to provide weekend coverage of the South or North campus
• You may be asked to provide clinical care services at Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) Main Campus and/or Network of Care facilities across the Denver metro area
• You may be asked to provide clinical care at outreach clinics as well as hold telehealth clinics
• Attend monthly faculty meetings
• Provide academic support through the training of fellows, residents, and medical students
• Attend relevant conferences and continuing education opportunities
• Mentorship: Contribute to mentorship arrangements for faculty in Pediatrics and/or Neurology
• Education: Participate in the educational goals of the section, which include teaching, supervision and mentorship

Clinical Program Medical Director, Regional Program time (0.20 FTE)

• Participate in administrative and professional development activities of the Section of Neurology.
• Engage and effectively collaborate with clinical faculty and trainees from other schools, departments and divisions across the Anschutz Medical Campus.
• Provide strategic and clinical leadership for Neurology's regional and external consultation services, ensuring alignment with CHCO and CU Anschutz priorities.
• Partner with section, regional, and institutional leaders to expand access, optimize care delivery models, and support sustainable program growth.
• Oversee clinical operations, provider engagement, and business planning to support high-quality care, faculty recruitment, and long-term funding strategies.

Work Location

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.