Open Rank (Assistant Professor, Associate professor or Professor) Obstetric Anesthesiologist

University of Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 355,400 - 373,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental plan options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(a) retirement plan

PTO with accruals

Vacation 22 days/year

Sick 15 days/year

Holiday 15 days/year

Tuition benefit for CU campuses

ECO Pass

Job summary

CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado, invites applications for an Open Rank Obstetric Anesthesiologist. The position provides comprehensive obstetric anesthesia, labor analgesia, and perioperative care, with responsibilities in teaching, research, and departmental leadership within the School of Medicine.

Responsibilities include supervising trainees, delivering high-risk obstetric care at the Colorado Fetal Care Center, and contributing to education and scholarly activity.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice medicine in Colorado.
• Board-eligible or diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology, or equivalent foreign certification.
• Fellowship-trained in obstetric anesthesiology.
• Meet School of Medicine requirements for rank (Assistant/Associate/Professor).
• Demonstrated teaching, clinical practice, research, and service experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia for obstetric procedures and labor analgesia.
• Perform pre- and post-anesthesia evaluation and write orders.
• Manage anesthetic care in OR, labor & delivery, radiology and outpatient centers.
• Supervise residents, CRNAs and anesthesiologist assistants.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve maternal-fetal outcomes.
• Provide solo obstetric and fetal anesthesia at the Colorado Fetal Care Center.
• Contribute to teaching through lectures, preceptorships and one-on-one instruction.
• Engage in clinical or laboratory research advancing the specialty.

Skills

Obstetric anesthesia

Teaching experience

Clinical research

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Job description

Open Rank (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor) Obstetric Anesthesiologist

Department: Anesthesiology

Work Location: Onsite, Aurora, CO

Job Summary

Full‑time faculty position in Obstetric Anesthesia providing comprehensive anesthesia care for high‑risk obstetric patients, labor analgesia, and perioperative management while also engaging in teaching, research, and leadership within the department and the School of Medicine.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer anesthesia for obstetric procedures, labor analgesia, and related surgeries.
• Pre‑ and post‑anesthesia evaluation and order writing.
• Manage anesthetic care in operating rooms, labor and delivery, radiology, and outpatient procedure center.
• Supervise residents, CRNAs, and anesthesiologist assistants.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to optimize maternal and fetal outcomes.
• Provide solo obstetric and fetal anesthesia care at the Colorado Fetal Care Center.
• Contribute to teaching activities, including lectures, preceptorships, and one‑on‑one instruction.
• Engage in clinical or laboratory research advancing the specialty.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Colorado.
• Board‑eligible or diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology, or equivalently certified foreign training.
• Fellowship‑trained in obstetric anesthesiology.
• Must meet School of Medicine requirements for the appointed rank (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor).
• Demonstrated experience in teaching, clinical practice, research, and service to the field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong working and theoretical knowledge of anesthesiology and peri‑operative medicine.
• Ability to handle high‑risk obstetric cases and collaborate effectively.

Benefits

• Medical plan options.
• Dental plan options.
• Additional insurance: disability, life, vision.
• 401(a) retirement plan – employer contributes 10% of gross pay.
• Paid time off with accruals over the year.
• Vacation: 22 days per year (max 352 hours).
• Sick: 15 days per year (unlimited accrual).
• Holiday: 15 days per year.
• Tuition benefit for CU campuses.
• ECO Pass for reduced bus/rail service.

Salary Range (Hiring Range)

• Assistant Professor: $355,400
• Associate Professor: $364,800
• Professor: $373,200

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

CU Anschutz is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the application process.

COVID‑19 Vaccination Policy

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against COVID‑19 and other vaccine‑preventable diseases. Depending on work location, vaccine and medical surveillance policies will apply.