University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: Department of Neurology, Neuromuscular Section
Job Title: Open Rank Faculty-Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor
Job Summary:
The Department of Neurology at the University of Colorado Anschutz is seeking to recruit a Full time, dynamic candidate to expand its clinical and/or basic science research programs within our Neuromuscular Section. The position is full-time faculty, with the opportunity for academic promotion, which is determined on criteria of demonstrated excellence in the areas of education, research, clinical care, and community service. We are seeking individuals who are collaborative, communicative, caring, detail oriented, organized, proactive, able to think critically, focused on quality, dedicated to personal growth, and highly motivated.
This faculty position will work in the Neuromuscular section, which currently has 6 MDs, 4 APPs (2 Physician Assistants and 2 Genetic Counselors) and an ACGME neuromuscular fellow.
Job duties in this faculty position will include clinical, teaching, research, and service responsibilities. The overall determination of research and clinical activities and allocation of time and effort will be subject to the determination of the Section Head.
In addition, specific responsibilities will be as follows: Clinical days involve patients with neuromuscular disorders. There will be opportunity to perform electrodiagnostic studies, biopsies and neuromuscular pathology on patients seen in clinic who need these tests and on other patients as allowable by demand and other personnel performing these studies and their schedules. There will be no inpatient attending responsibilities. General weeknight evening call (currently 5p-7a) on the general neurology service is provided by a rotating pool of UCH credentialed faculty (currently about once per month), but participation in a neuromuscular call rotation covering 5p-8p weeknights in required.
Participation in all administrative/didactic meetings of the neuromuscular section is expected. Administrative responsibilities will include data entry into hospital systems, development of critical pathways, committee work, and projects aimed at improving the specialty and department mission. It is assumed the bulk of this non-clinical time will be spent working toward the production of scholarship activities. Attendance at meetings and educational events of the department and specialty programs is expected. This position will also work to develop our ultrasound program, educating trainees and building and expanding our service line.
In addition, there will be involvement in the teaching of students, residents, and fellows (including the neuromuscular fellow), and in section and department-wide Quality and Performance Improvement projects.
Other duties may be assigned as need arises.
Work Location:
Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:
Assistant Professor
• MD or DO
• Experience in an academic hospital setting
• Board Certified Neurologist
• Board Certification in Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, or documented longstanding care or research in this field
• A record of ongoing research activity and funding
• A State of Colorado medical license and DEA license must be obtained on or before hire date.
• Applicants must have a scholarly and academic record consistent with appointment at the Assistant Professor level in the School of Medicine
Associate Professor
• MD or DO
• Experience in an academic hospital setting
• Board Certified Neurologist
• Board Certification in Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, or documented longstanding care or research in this field
• A record of ongoing research activity and funding
• A State of Colorado medical license and DEA license must be obtained on or before hire date.
• Applicants must have a scholarly and academic record consistent with appointment at the Associate Professor level in the School of Medicine
Professor
• MD or DO
• Experience in an academic hospital setting
• Board Certified Neurologist
• Board Certification in Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, or documented longstanding care or research in this field
• A record of ongoing research activity and funding
Open Rank: Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate's demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of their professional impact. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Eligible to obtain other states' unrestricted medical licenses, if necessary
• Neuromuscular ultrasound certification is preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work independently and within diverse team structures.
• Patient privacy rights and patient safety
• A positive, motivated, engaged, and caring attitude
• Outstanding clinical skills in Neurology and Neuromuscular Medicine
• Ability to work with colleagues and patients in a professional manner
• Dedication to professional development, teaching, and education, and to mentoring other
• Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and creative
• Writing skills as exemplified in scholarly work and grant application
• Ability and willingness to perform multiple administrative duties related to section and department function
• Ability and willingness to lead multiple educational and administrative section meetings per month
• Ability and willingness to recruit, work with, mentor and lead a varried group of medical professional
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email addre
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.
Questions should be directed to: Neurology-HR@cuanschutz.edu
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.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
Assistant Professor - $195,000 - $210,000
Associate Professor- $200,000 - $242,000
Professor - $220,000 - $300,000
This position is eligible for the department incentive plan which would be in addition to the base salary.
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.
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