Associate Director-Faculty

University of Colorado - School of Medicine

Center for Children's Surgery

Associate Surgeon in Chief- Research and Innovation

Position # 00793946 - Requisition # 24767

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

The Center for Children's Surgery has an opening for a part-timeUniversity faculty position- Associate Surgeon in Chief- Research and Innovation (ASIC-RI).

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.

The Center for Children's Surgery (CCS) is a multi-disciplinary center within University of Colorado's School of Medicine (SOM), operating in partnership with the Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO). The purpose of the Center is to represent and support faculty that specialize in providing surgical care to children. The CCS is committed to promoting the continued growth and development of CCS members towards fulfilling multiple missions of both the SOM and CHCO.

Learn more about the CCS here

The ASIC-RI will provide strategic medical leadership and direction for Surgical Research and Innovation across the Center for Children's Surgery (CCS). Scope of responsibility will include strategic research and innovation program development, business development, provider recruitment and retention as well as ensuring growth and support of outstanding faculty research and innovation productivity.  A primary responsibility is establishing accountability with providers regarding CHCO/SOM policies and procedures as they relate to Research and Innovation. This is a key member of the CCS executive leadership team and participates in all strategic discussions and operational planning.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range (or hiring range) has been established at $50,000-$200,000.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

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.

The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services.

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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. 

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits.

Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation

Diversity and Equity:

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Office of Equity: https://www1.ucdenver.edu/offices/equity

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

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. 

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

MD or PhD

Appointment or pending appointment as full-time academic faculty at The University of Colorado School of Medicine (CUSOM)

Board certified or equivalent in specialty if appropriate

History of active research program including internal and or external grant funding

Preferred Qualifications

Proven ability to integrate clinical, quality/patient safety, management, and financial concepts within a pediatric, academic healthcare setting

Demonstrates strong leadership skills, including interpersonal communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, problem resolution, decision-making and project/change management

Experience with academic inovation processes

Has supported the multi-component missions of clinical care, research, education, advocacy, stewardship, and diversity/equity/inclusion in previous roles.