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University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, PediatricDiabetes Division

Job Title: Director, Pediatric Division, Barbara DavisCenter for Diabetes

Position #00656433 – Requisition #40588

The Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes (BDC) at the University ofColorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks an accomplishedclinician-scientist and leader for an open rank faculty position atthe Associate or Professor rank. This position includes anadministrative appointment as Pediatric Diabetes Director andrepresents a unique opportunity to lead the nation's premierpediatric diabetes programs within one of the largestdiabetes-focused institute in the world.

The successful candidate will be a nationally recognized leader inpediatric diabetes care, research, and program development with a demonstrated commitment to advancing clinical excellence,innovation, education, and discovery. The Pediatric DiabetesDirector will provide strategic and operational leadership for theBDC Pediatric Diabetes Division, overseeing clinical care delivery,faculty and staff development, research growth, and educationalprograms while fostering a collaborative culture focused onimproving outcomes for children and adolescents withdiabetes.

The Pediatric Diabetes Director will serve as the primary leaderfor pediatric diabetes programs at the Barbara Davis Center,guiding the continued growth of a nationally recognized clinicaland academic enterprise. This leader will work closely withfaculty, trainees, BDC leadership, hospital leadership, andcommunity partners to advance innovative models of care, expandclinical and translational research, strengthen educationalprograms, and enhance the national reputation of the Barbara DavisCenter.

The Barbara Davis Center is internationally recognized forexcellence in type 1 diabetes research and care. More than 220clinicians, scientists, and staff work together to advanceprevention, treatment, and cures for diabetes throughgroundbreaking research, comprehensive clinical care, andworld-class education. This position offers an exceptionalopportunity for a visionary physician leader to shape the future ofpediatric diabetes care and research while building upon theCenter's longstanding legacy of innovation and impact.

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the PediatricDiabetes Division's clinical, research, educational, and communityoutreach missions.
• Develop and implement a long-term vision that advance theDivision'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 ofcollaboration, accountability, professionalism, andinclusion.
• Supervise faculty, clinical, educational, and administrativepersonnel.
• Serve as the primary liaison for diabetes care betweenChildren'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 andachieve strategic goals.
• Direct the organization, quality, and delivery of outpatientpediatric diabetes care at the BDC.
• Advance innovative models of care that improve patientoutcomes, access, efficiency, patient experience, and populationhealth.
• Foster growth of clinical, translational, andinvestigator-initiated diabetes research programs.
• Support faculty in obtaining and sustaining extramural fundingand developing collaborative research initiatives.
• Provide leadership for pediatric diabetes education programsand participate in oversight of the jointly funded PediatricEndocrinology Fellowship Program.
• Serve as the ambassador for the Barbara Davis Center andUniversity of Colorado nationally and internationally.
• Cultivate productive relationships with philanthropic partners,advocacy organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Provides oversight to Division's Clinical and ResearchDirectors.

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located inAurora, Colorado.

The BDC is one of the largest diabetes institute in the worldspecializing in type 1 diabetes research and care for children andadults. Over 220 clinicians, clinical researchers, basic biomedicalscientists and supporting staff work at the BDC to find the mosteffective treatment, prevention, and cure for type 1 diabetes. TheCenter provides state-of-the-art diabetes care to over 8,000children and adults with diabetes as well as inpatient care at theChildren's Hospital Colorado. The dedicated Children's DiabetesFoundation has generously supported the BDC mission since1977.

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday,vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers anexcellent 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 grosspay
• Optional 457(b) and 403(b) retirement programs
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage oftime)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on allCU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
• Malpractice coverage through group provider
• Professional development supplement annually
• Incentive plan that rewards clinical service in research grantfunding

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time ofhire.

This is an open rank , open track position and could be categorizedas Associate Professor or Professor based on experience andqualifications as indicated below:

• MD or MD/PhD degree
• Board Certification in Pediatrics and PediatricEndocrinology
• Eligible for medical licensure in Colorado.
• Record of scholarly achievement consistent with appointment atthe Associate Professor rank.
• Demonstrated success in clinical program development, qualityimprovement, and leadership of multidisciplinary teams
• Evidence of peer-reviewed scholarship and sustained researchproductivity.
• Experience mentoring faculty, trainees, and juniorinvestigators.

• MD or MD/PhD degree
• Board Certification in Pediatrics and PediatricEndocrinology
• Eligible for medical licensure in Colorado.
• Record of scholarly achievement consistent with appointment atthe Associate Professor rank.
• Demonstrated success in clinical program development, qualityimprovement, and leadership of multidisciplinary teams
• Evidence of peer-reviewed scholarship and sustained researchproductivity.
• Experience mentoring faculty, trainees, and juniorinvestigators.
• National or international reputation in pediatric diabetescare, research, or education.
• Sustained record of extramural funding, scholarly impact, andacademic leadership
• Demonstrated success leading complex clinical and academicprograms.
• Proven track record in faculty recruitment, retention, anddevelopment.
• Experience developing strategic initiatives that expandclinical, research, and educational programs.

• Experience directing a pediatric diabetes program, division,center, or clinical service.
• Success leading multicenter clinical trials or largecollaborative research initiatives.
• Experience managing budgets and operational performance
• Demonstrated engagement with philanthropy, donor relations, orinstitutional advancement activities.
• Experience partnering effectively with hospital andhealth-system leadership.

• Exceptional interpersonal communication andrelationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated skill in leading organizational change, managingcompeting priorities, and achieving results in a dynamic andevolving healthcare environment.
• Ability to promote a culture of professionalism,accountability, innovation, inclusion, and patient-centeredcare.
• Strong presentation and advocacy skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team andindependently.
• Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different worksituations.
• Ability to work well with diverse populations

October 1, 2026.

• Associate Professor: $200,000 - $225,000 ( or hiring range )
• Professor: $225,000 - $275,000 ( or hiring range )
• Pediatric Division Director Stipend: $50,000 ( or hiring range )

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employerand complies with all applicable federal, state, and local lawsgoverning nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed tocreating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respectand dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicantswith disabilities throughout the employment application process. Torequest an accommodation pursuant to the Americans withDisabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADACoordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated toensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff,students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conductbackground investigations for all prospective employees.

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteerin healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliatedhospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will berequired to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillancepolicies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, orvolunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certainresearch areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, youmust enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.