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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Department of Neurology, Neuromuscular Section

Job Title: Open Rank- Assistant, Associate, Professor

Position #:00847217 - Requisition #:39719

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurology at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking to recruit a 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. The Department is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and candidates who will help the Department expand DEI are strongly encouraged to apply.

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.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Neurology provides ample research space, dedicated clinical, academic, and research support, and a busy clinical Neuromuscular program. The Neuromuscular multidisciplinary clinic is a Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and ALS Association (ALSA) Care Center as well as Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association (CMTA) Center of Excellence and serves as a regional referral center for an eleven-state referral area with ~3600 annual patient visits, ~2000 NCS/EMG studies and ~200 muscle and nerve biopsies. The program has additionally been recognized as a Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America 'Partner in Care', Inherited Neuropathies Consortium member, Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) Clinical Trials Research Network member & center for research excellence, Myotonic Dystrophy Research Network member, GRASP-Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD) research consortium member, and RYR1 Foundation 'Expert in Care' site. We are also part of the DMD Center of Excellence at Children's Hospital Colorado and a member of the TREAT-NMD Alliance Neuromuscular Network.

A competitive, combined ACGME-accredited Neuromuscular Medicine and UCNS-accredited Clinical Neuromuscular Pathology 1-year fellowship is offered. The program has made significant contributions in basic and applied neuromuscular clinical research and are currently operating 60 active trials, including 15 research consortia trials. Clinical trials are integrated into daily patient encounters and allow patients access to novel therapies with support from a neuromuscular research program manager, 10 research coordinators and 2 research physical therapists.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, trainees, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education, and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

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

         Neuromuscular ultrasound certification is preferred

         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

         Neuromuscular ultrasound certification is preferred

         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

         Neuromuscular ultrasound certification is preferred

         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 Professor level in the School of Medicine

Preferred Qualifications:

         Eligible to obtain other states' unrestricted medical licenses, if necessary

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 others

         Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and creative

         Writing skills as exemplified in scholarly work and grant applications

         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 diverse group of medical professionals

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.    Three - Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Neurology HR at neurology-hr@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

There is not an immediate urgency to fill this position. The start date for the position will be based on identifying the best individual to fill the role. Applications are accepted electronically at CU Careers. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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.

It is anticipated that salary will be commensurate with American Association of Medical College (AAMC) benchmarks for the proposed senior academic rank (Associate Professor or Professor level). Specific salary is commensurate with skills and experience. 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.

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.