University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Pediatrics – Section of Hospital Medicine 

Job Title: Open Rank: Associate Professor, Professor

Position #00803742:  – Requisition #38185

Job Summary:

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is one of the nation’s premier academic pediatric programs. Its clinical and educational programs are consistently rated among the top ten nationally by US News and World Report. The Department is also a leader among Child Health research programs, ranking second in the nation among National Institutes of Health funded Pediatric Departments with over $66 million in active NIH awards. The Department is seeking qualified candidates for Head of the Section of Hospital Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Chair of Rheumatology at Children’s Hospital Colorado.

The Section of Hospital Medicine has a diverse faculty with a strong presence in both clinical services and research. There are over 165 faculty, fellows, research personnel, and staff in the Section. We are looking for an inspirational leader with a vision towards advancing the mission of the Section as a premier program for Hospital Medicine clinical care, research, and education.

The Section Head will be responsible for ongoing program development, overseeing clinical practice programs, enhancing the multi-disciplinary clinical and research programs, overseeing the fellowship program, and fostering strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

•  Oversees the programmatic and financial operations of the Section to ensure financial and human resources are available to support research, clinical care, educational, and advocacy/policy activities.

• Develops innovative clinical, educational and research programs to enhance the local standing and national reputation of the Section.

• Supervises the Section’s educational and clinical training programs, inclusive of residents, medical students, and fellows.

• Supports faculty recruitment and the infrastructure for faculty development.

• Builds and maintains partnerships with affiliate institutions and community organizations locally, nationally, and internationally.

• Facilitates collaboration among faculty members to expand research funding and diversify research funding sources.

• Establishes strong metrics and outcomes for clinical and academic performance.

• Facilitates collaboration across all mission areas with other sections within the Department of Pediatrics, as well as other departments within the University of Colorado School of Medicine and other health sciences related units.

Work Location:

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