Director, Pediatric Division, Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes

University of Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks an accomplished clinician‑scientist and leader for an open rank faculty position at the Associate or Professor rank. This Pediatric Diabetes Director role includes administrative duties and represents a leading national program in pediatric diabetes care, research, and education.

The successful candidate will lead clinical care delivery, faculty development, research growth, and educational programs while fostering collaboration to improve

Qualifications

• Open rank, open track position with Associate Professor or Professor appointment.
• Board certification and Colorado licensure eligibility required.
• Proven record in clinical leadership, program development, and extramural funding.
• Experience directing a pediatric diabetes program or division preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Pediatric Diabetes Division.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop faculty and staff.
• Oversee outpatient pediatric diabetes care delivery.
• Foster growth of research and educational programs.
• Collaborate with hospital and school leadership to align strategic goals.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Mentoring

Clinical program development

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Board Certification in Pediatrics & Pediatric Endocrinology

Colorado medical licensure eligibility

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, Pediatric Diabetes Division

Position #00656433 – Requisition #40588

Job Summary

The Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes (BDC) at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks an accomplished clinician‑scientist and leader for an open rank faculty position at the Associate or Professor rank. This position includes an administrative appointment as Pediatric Diabetes Director and represents a unique opportunity to lead the nation’s premier pediatric diabetes programs within one of the world’s largest diabetes‑focused institutes.

The successful candidate will be a nationally recognized leader in pediatric diabetes care, research, and program development with a demonstrated commitment to advancing clinical excellence, innovation, education, and discovery. The Pediatric Diabetes Director will provide strategic and operational leadership for the BDC Pediatric Diabetes Division, overseeing clinical care delivery, faculty and staff development, research growth, and educational programs while fostering a collaborative culture focused on improving outcomes for children and adolescents with diabetes.

The Pediatric Diabetes Director will serve as the primary leader for pediatric diabetes programs at the Barbara Davis Center, guiding the continued growth of a nationally recognized clinical and academic enterprise. This leader will work closely with faculty, trainees, BDC leadership, hospital leadership, and community partners to advance innovative models of care, expand clinical and translational research, strengthen educational programs, and enhance the national reputation of the Barbara Davis Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Pediatric Diabetes Division’s clinical, research, educational, and community outreach missions.
• Develop and implement a long‑term vision that advances the Division’s national leadership in pediatric diabetes care, research, and innovation.
• Recruit, mentor, retain, and develop outstanding faculty, advanced practice providers, and staff while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, professionalism, and inclusion.
• Supervise faculty, clinical, educational, and administrative personnel.
• Serve as the primary liaison for diabetes care between Children’s Hospital Colorado and the Barbara Davis Center (20% effort).
• Partner with BDC, University of Colorado School of Medicine, and Children’s Hospital Colorado leadership to align priorities and achieve strategic goals.
• Direct the organization, quality, and delivery of outpatient pediatric diabetes care at the BDC.
• Advance innovative models of care that improve patient outcomes, access, efficiency, patient experience, and population health.
• Foster growth of clinical, translational, and investigator‑initiated diabetes research programs.
• Support faculty in obtaining and sustaining extramural funding and developing collaborative research initiatives.
• Provide leadership for pediatric diabetes education programs and participate in oversight of the jointly funded Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship Program.
• Serve as the ambassador for the Barbara Davis Center and University of Colorado nationally and internationally.
• Cultivate productive relationships with philanthropic partners, advocacy organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Provide oversight to Division’s Clinical and Research Directors.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

This open rank, open track position could be categorized as Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below.

Associate Professor

• MD or MD/PhD degree
• Board Certification in Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Colorado
• Record of scholarly achievement consistent with appointment at the Associate Professor rank
• Demonstrated success in clinical program development, quality improvement, and leadership of multidisciplinary teams
• Evidence of peer‑reviewed scholarship and sustained research productivity
• Experience mentoring faculty, trainees, and junior investigators

Professor

• MD or MD/PhD degree
• Board Certification in Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Colorado
• Record of scholarly achievement consistent with appointment at the Associate Professor rank
• Demonstrated success in clinical program development, quality improvement, and leadership of multidisciplinary teams
• Evidence of peer‑reviewed scholarship and sustained research productivity
• Experience mentoring faculty, trainees, and junior investigators
• National or international reputation in pediatric diabetes care, research, or education
• Sustained record of extramural funding, scholarly impact, and academic leadership
• Demonstrated success leading complex clinical and academic programs
• Proven track record in faculty recruitment, retention, and development
• Experience developing strategic initiatives that expand clinical, research, and educational programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience directing a pediatric diabetes program, division, center, or clinical service
• Success leading multicenter clinical trials or large collaborative research initiatives
• Experience managing budgets and operational performance
• Demonstrated engagement with philanthropy, donor relations, or institutional advancement activities
• Experience partnering effectively with hospital and health‑system leadership

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional interpersonal communication and relationship‑building skills
• Demonstrated skill in leading organizational change, managing competing priorities, and achieving results in a dynamic healthcare environment
• Ability to promote a culture of professionalism, accountability, innovation, inclusion, and patient‑centered care
• Strong presentation and advocacy skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
• Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations
• Ability to work well with diverse populations

How to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following documents:

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences and interest in the position
• Curriculum vitae / Resume
• Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Robby Rigby, [e-mail]

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