Laryngology Clinician - MD (Open Rank: Assistant Professor - Professor)

Job Summary:

The Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine's mission is to provide outstanding, cutting-edge clinical care, research, and state-of-the-art training. The Department is seeking a board-eligible or board-qualified otolaryngologist with subspecialty training in Laryngology to join the full-time faculty. The expectation is this faculty member will support and excel in all the key mission areas of our academic department: clinical care, education and training, scholarship, and service. Additional opportunities for collaboration include our Speech Language Pathology program which runs a highly sought-after fellowship program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Clinical service in the field of Laryngology, with the primary location for this position being the University of Colorado Hospital at Anschutz Medical Campus as well as surrounding network of care sites.
• Development of a translational research program to complement the Microbiology, Immunology, and/or Chemosensory Biology, or other research groups at the University of Colorado, with key milestones that can include obtaining K and R level NIH funding. Significant support and mentorship towards these milestones will be provided from the Department Chair, research faculty in the Department, and investigators within the basic science research groups noted above.
• Teaching and mentoring of fellows, residents, medical students, and other related trainees.
• Faculty expectation for regular academic/scholarship/research activities toward academic promotion

Work Location: This role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

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, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a comprehensive urban research university. With award-winning and renowned clinical and research faculty, the academic reputation of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and the Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery is well known for its distinctive and highly productive clinical, research, and training programs. Our world-class healthcare facilities, well-established partnerships in business, industry and across the community drive excellence across our missions. The Denver Metro area and Colorado offer highly desirable quality of life owing to the weather, access to the outdoors, and thriving tech and higher education sectors, and the region has been growing rapidly over the last decade, fueling the corresponding growth of the University of Colorado health system.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent 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 gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

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

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado 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, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

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:

• Doctor of Medicine degree
• Board Certified or Board Qualified in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
  
  
  
  • If Board Qualified, must receive Board Certification within 2 years of hire.
  
  
  
  
• Fellowship trained in Laryngology
• Ability to obtain a Colorado medical license

Associate Professor:

• Doctor of Medicine degree
• Board Certified in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
• Fellowship trained in Laryngology
• 4+ years of experience at rank or equivalent experience
• Ability to obtain a Colorado medical license

Professor:

• Doctor of Medicine degree
• Board Certified in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
• Fellowship trained in Laryngology
• 7+ years of experience at rank or equivalent experience
• Ability to obtain a Colorado medical license

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications are the same for all ranks:

• Experience or special interest in developing an extramurally-funded translational laryngology research program
• Demonstrated commitment to developing a cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary Laryngology practice

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following:

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt easily to change
• Great attention to detail and quality
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other faculty and staff at all levels throughout the institution
• Strong history of collaboration
• Outstanding communication skills, advanced organizational skills, and compassion for patients.
• Willingness and ability to build relationships with community providers and practices

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 address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Carly Moses, carly.moses@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by September 6, 2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

We note that the ranges below reflect the base (fixed) salary ranges in alignment with AAMC Benchmarks by each rank (~25^th percentile AAMC). Faculty total compensation, which is variable based on production and academic output, typically ranges between the median and 75^th percentile AAMC with opportunity to exceed beyond the 75^th.

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: The base salary range for this position has been established at $250,000 - $350,000.

Associate Professor: The salary range for this position has been established at $275,000 - $375,000.

Professor: The salary range for this position has been established at $300,000 - $400,000.

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.

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

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.