Open Rank - Assistant to Associate Professor

Job Summary:

The Department of Pediatrics has an opening for a full-time Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. This clinical provider will be a core faculty member in the Section of Nutrition providing health services to children and adolescents. This clinical position will function from the Children's Hospital Colorado Outpatient

Clinics and serves children and adolescents with nutrition-related conditions (malnutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, obesity). This position will have an emphasis on obesity. The candidate will be expected to provide independent direct clinical services for patients seen in the Lifestyle Medicine Clinic (Obesity).

Established in 1993, the CU School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics Section of Nutrition was the first independent program dedicated to addressing and promoting best practices for nutrition and physical activity with a focus on disease, health and well-being for infants and children. Through clinical services, research, education, community outreach and advocacy, the section offers a wealth of expertise in obesity, undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies. Areas of

emphasis include climate effects on nutrition, health equity/disparities, food as medicine, precision nutrition, brain-gut mechanisms, obesity interventions, micronutrients, developmental origins of adult disease, early infant feeding, and

drivers of eating behavior. The Section of Nutrition has a strong commitment to research and education. In 2024, the section had over $24 million in research funding; and their nutrition training programs include the nation's longest-serving NIH-funded T32 program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Care for children, adolescents, and young adults with nutrition-related conditions specifically obesity in the outpatient setting
• Working on a multidisciplinary team.
• May have opportunity to share Consultative call with Nutrition
• faculty for the inpatient service.
• Ability to work and lead interdisciplinary teams

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

With an abundance of sunshine and mountains nearby, the Colorado Front Range is the place to be! The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus ranks among the top 20 medical centers in the country. CU Anschutz has top ranked clinical programs in family medicine and pediatrics, and the basic science and applied health research programs attract more NIH funding than any other university in Colorado. CU-Anschutz is home to the University of Colorado Hospital, The Children's Hospital of Colorado, and the University of Colorado Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Public Health, providing access to an array of possibilities to improve lives across a spectrum of ages and disease states

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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Assistant Professor

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Degree.
• Board Eligible or Certified in General Pediatrics or Obesity-related subspecialty (e.g., Endocrinology or Gastroenterology)
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in General Pediatrics OR Obesity-related subspecialty (e.g., Endocrinology or Gastroenterology)

Associate Professor

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Degree.
• Board Eligible or Certified in General Pediatrics or Obesity-related subspecialty (e.g., Endocrinology or Gastroenterology)
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in General Pediatrics OR Obesity-related subspecialty (e.g., Endocrinology or Gastroenterology)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) or more years of experience supporting children and families with obesity in a clinical setting.
• Demonstrated clinical experience working with vulnerable populations.
• Board Certification in Obesity Medicine or Nutrition is a plus.
• Experience with quality improvement is a plus
• Interest in collaborative research opportunities
• Experience with clinical leadership preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of the complexity of caring for children and families with obesity and associated comorbidities
• Commitment to continuing education related to standards of care
• Ability to teach and supervise trainees.
• Familiar with components of obesity care including lifestyle intervention, obesity medications and bariatric surgery
• Sensitive to issues of bias and stigma related to obesity
• Interest in population health/community outreach related to healthy communities

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 to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: lea.roeser@childrenscolorado.org

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

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by 5/15/2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Assistant Professor $207,690 - $219,184

Associate Professor $252,114 - $258,727

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. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

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 non-discrimination 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.

ADA Statement:

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