University of Colorado

Senior Instructor; Non-ACGME Fellowship

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Board eligible or certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology or equivalent foreign certification.
  • Unrestricted medical license in Colorado.
  • Federal DEA license number required.
  • Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of Anesthesiology and Peri-operative Medicine.
  • Dedicated to clinical excellence and patient care.

Responsibilities

  • Provide anesthesia services independently or supervise residents and other practitioners.
  • Participate in a year-long fellowship with a focus on subspecialty training.
  • Contribute to teaching by preparing lectures and providing direct instruction.
  • Engage in clinical and/or laboratory research to advance anesthesiology knowledge.
  • Work primarily at the University of Colorado Hospital, with potential assignments at affiliated hospitals.

Benefits

  • Generous leave policies.
  • Comprehensive health plans.
  • Retirement contribution benefits.
  • Collaboration with nationally recognized physicians.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Full Job Description
Department: Anesthesiology

Job Title: Senior Instructor; Non-ACGME Fellowship

Position #: - Requisition #:00848374

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department of Anesthesiology has an opening for a non-ACGME anesthesiology subspecialty fellowships to apply for a full-time Senior Instructor-level faculty position in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. The chief responsibility of the Department of Anesthesiology is to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients having surgical operations, painful invasive procedures, and childbirth. The University of Colorado affiliated hospitals have top nationally-recognized physicians delivering the best possible anesthetic care as well as a full range of perioperative care.

Job Responsibilities:

This position is a one-year appointment and is divided into clinical attending time and fellowship academic time as required by the respective fellowship director and the department. As fellows, appointees are integral members of their subspecialty team and will receive extensive training in their respective area of clinical interest.

Instructors may be assigned to work in any of the School of Medicine affiliated hospitals, but primarily the University of Colorado Hospital. The attending anesthesiologist administers care alone or supervises physicians-in-training (residents), certified registered nurse anesthetists, or certified anesthesiologist assistants. The attending anesthesiologist may be required to perform anesthesiology services in the operating room, in the labor and delivery area, in radiology, and in some special procedure areas.

Since attending anesthesiologists in this department are also faculty members of the School of Medicine, they are also expected to contribute to the teaching needs of the Department and the School. This may include, but is not limited to preparing and delivering lectures, serving as a preceptor, and providing one-on-one instruction to a variety of learners. Attending anesthesiologists as faculty members are also expected to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the specialty by way of clinical and/or laboratory research.

Work Location:

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

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
• Expected to be either in the examination process of the American Borad of Anesthesiologists ("board eligible") or Diplomat of the Board, or to be holding certification of foreign training that is recognized as equivalent to its diploma by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
• All appointees must have an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Colorado and a Federal DEA license number.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong working and theoretical knowledge of Anesthesiology and Peri-operative Medicine

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: David Feenstra; [email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by May 30, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary for this position has been established as $144,900.

The above salary 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

About University of Colorado

The University of Colorado is a public research university system with four campuses in Colorado: Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. The University of Colorado was founded in 1876 and is the flagship institution of the University of Colorado system. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in a wide range of fields, including business, engineering, law, medicine, and the arts and sciences. The University of Colorado is a member of the Association of American Universities and is classified as an R1: Doctoral University ? Very high research activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
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