Physician - Open Rank Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor

CU Denver

Aurora (CO)

On-site

USD 216,946 - 260,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus invites applications for academic hospitalists at the Instructor, Assistant Professor, and Associate Professor levels in the Division of Hospital Medicine. This is an open rank opportunity combining clinical care with teaching for students, residents, and fellows.

Onsite roles in Aurora, CO include teaching on resident services and participating in our Hospitalist Training Program and Advanced Practice Fellowship, with opportunities for academic

Qualifications

MD or DO

Responsibilities

providing inpatient clinical care
teaching students, including Advanced Practice Fellows
completing administrative obligations

Education

MD or DO

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: 21715 - Medicine/Division of Hospital Medicine

Job Title: Physician - Open Rank Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor

Position #: 00840863 - Requisition #37947

Job Summary

The Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus seeks academic hospitalists at the Instructor, Assistant Professor and Associate Professor levels to join our vibrant hospitalist group practicing, and teaching Hospital Medicine.

Outstanding opportunity to combine clinical medicine and teaching of students, residents, and fellows. The position includes time on traditional resident teaching services, helping residents develop skills in POCUS as well as with learners in our innovative Hospitalist Training Program and Advance Practice Fellowship (for Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistants). Hospitalists are full-time faculty and are offered the opportunity for academic promotion, judged on criteria of demonstrated excellence as clinicians, educators, and scholars. Administrative responsibilities allow for development as a leader within the hospitalist program, the Department of Medicine, the Internal Medicine Residency Training Program, the School of Medicine, and University of Colorado Health. Scholarly activities are encouraged and opportunities to publish and be involved in research abound.

Key Responsibilities

providing inpatient clinical care
teaching students, including Advanced Practice Fellows
completing administrative obligations

Work Location

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is in Aurora, Colorado

Why Join Us

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional 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
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 10/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

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

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

Instructor

MD or DO

Sr. Instructor

MD or DO
Completion of a fellowship or Chief Medical Residency

Assistant Professor

MD or DO
Minimum 1 year of professional clinical experience

Associate Professor

MD or DO
Minimum 5-7 years of professional clinical experience

Application Materials Required

Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References

Anticipated Pay Range

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

Instructor: $ 216,946
Sr. Instructor: $ 219,118
Assistant Professor: $ 220,000-240,000
Associate Professor: $ 245,000-260,000

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.

Screening of Applications Begins

This position may be seeking multiple candidates. Positions will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates may be contacted for interviews throughout the posting period. Upon candidate(s) selection, the posting will be closed, and no further applications will be accepted.

Job Category

Faculty

Primary Location

Aurora

Department

U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 21715 - SOM-MED-HSPMED GEN OPERATIONS

Schedule

Full-time

Posting Date

Oct 8, 2025

Unposting Date

Ongoing