Open Rank - Associate to Assistant Professor - Clinical Pathology
Company: University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Location: Aurora
Posted on: November 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Faculty Description University of Colorado Anschutz Medical
Campus
Department: Pathology
Job Title: Open Rank - Associate to Assistant Professor Clinical
Pathology
Position #00815971 - Requisition #33778
Job Summary:
The University of Colorado Denver /Anschutz Medical Campus (AMC) is
a public research University serving more than 18,000 students. We
award nearly 4,000 degrees each year, including more graduate and
professional degrees than any other Colorado institution. With our
solid academic reputation, award-winning faculty, and renowned
researchers, we offer more than 140 highly rated degree programs
through 13 schools and colleges. The University received over $760
million in research awards last year.
A national leader in health care and life sciences, CU Anschutz is
the only comprehensive academic health sciences center in Colorado
and the largest in the Rocky Mountain region. Located in Aurora,
Colo., it is one of the newest education, research, and patient
care facilities in the world. With six schools and colleges, CU
Anschutz trains the health sciences workforce of the future by
blending education, research, and clinical care all in one place.
This strategic collaboration among diverse health care fields
allows knowledge to travel directly from the research bench to the
patient's bedside.
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus ranks among the
top institutions nationally in clinical care, education, and
research. Its 230-acre campus, designed to enhance collaboration
and interprofessional education, hosts the College of Nursing; the
Schools of Dental Medicine, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Public Health;
the Graduate School; a Health Sciences Library; and three
hospitals. Strategically located contiguous to the campus are a
biosciences research park, housing, entertainment/restaurants, and
open space. UC Denver/Anschutz offers two undergraduate degrees, 35
graduate degrees, and has five first-professional programs. The
School of Medicine is well recognized for outstanding undergraduate
and graduate programs, outstanding faculty, and cutting-edge
research. The Department of Pathology employs 125 faculty with
diverse expertise from basic science to the practice of human and
veterinary medicine, broadly focused on the study, diagnosis and
treatment of disease and training the next generation of healthcare
and scientific professionals.
Nature of work:
This permanent full-time position in the University of Colorado,
School of Medicine, Department of Pathology, based at the UCH
Clinical Laboratory, is a clinical pathology practice opportunity
for an academic clinical pathologist with expertise in clinical
chemistry. The primary function of this position is directing the
special chemistry section of the main clinical laboratory as well
as the hospital's extensive point of care testing program. The
special chemistry section performs diagnostic testing using
immunoassays, protein electrophoresis, hemoglobin electrophoresis,
gas chromatography (GC), liquid chromatography - tandem mass
spectrometry (LC-MSMS), and other technologies. The point of care
testing program currently offers 31 tests at 95 testing locations
performed by approximately 5,600 operators using 521 individual
devices. Over 50,000 point of care tests are performed each month.
The director will support the functioning of multiple laboratories,
including providing expert guidance for validating both FDA cleared
or approved tests and lab developed tests (LDTs), advising
clinicians on test selection and the medical significance of
laboratory data, training medical laboratory scientists, and
participate in pathology resident and fellow training.
Employment Expectations:
Participate in the clinical care, administrative management,
teaching and research missions of the UCH Clinical Laboratory and
the Department of Pathology.
Identify opportunities for medically necessary, financially
feasible tests to be performed in house.
Provide clinical consultation for tests performed within the
laboratory.
Routinely interpret serum protein electrophoresis tests, assays for
hemoglobin variants, and other clinical laboratory tests. As part
of this clinical effort, the candidate should expect to work
closely with UCH physicians, Clinical Pathology faculty, laboratory
staff, and trainees.
Clinical laboratory director responsibilities within the scope of
the candidates' skills are required at UCHealth sites (e.g.,
free-standing emergency departments and non-teaching community
hospitals).
Participate in the development of lab stewardship tools, data
analysis and utilization management strategies in the UCH Clinical
laboratory. This role will include the performance of directed
projects to assess and optimize test use across multiple clinical
specialties and locations.
Use the clinical and laboratory information systems to analyze and
automate pathologist/scientist workflow processes to make
professional time more effective. This includes pre-analytic,
analytic and post-analytic variables that reduce efficiency,
quality, cost, compliance, and workplace satisfaction.
Participate in clinical pathology on-call coverage.
Work Location:
Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is in Aurora,
CO
Why Join Us:
Welcome to the Department of Pathology of the University of
Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus. The Department has grown
substantially in the past 15 years, from 40 to 120 faculty in
parallel with the remarkable growth of our hospital-based
affiliates as well as the city and county of Denver. Our work is
value driven and focused on scientific investigation, lifelong
learning, and a balance of personal and professional values. In
addition to a vibrant and highly competitive residency program with
25 positions, we offer 9 fellowships and participate in numerous
graduate schools and the MD/PhD program of the CU School of
Medicine. Our faculty and staff are diverse, and gender balanced,
with women comprising 50% of our residents, Assistant, Associate
and Full Professors (including those with tenure).
The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package
that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans,
tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off - vacation, sick, and
holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please
visit: .
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.
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 or Associate Professor based on experience and
qualifications as indicated below:
Assistant Professor
Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.)
Completion of CP or AP/CP Residency in Pathology with board
certification or board eligibility in CP or AP/CP by the American
Board of Pathology
Qualify for a full unrestricted license to practice pathology in
the State of Colorado
Candidate must be able to obtain credentials/privileges at the
University of Colorado Hospital and with CU Medicine
Associate Professor
Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.)
Completion of CP or AP/CP Residency in Pathology with board
certification or board eligibility in CP or AP/CP by the American
Board of Pathology
Qualify for a full unrestricted license to practice pathology in
the State of Colorado
Candidate must be able to obtain credentials/privileges at the
University of Colorado Hospital and with CU Medicine
Board-certified with at least 5 years of experience practicing in a
clinical laboratory post-fellowship.
Clinical, teaching and scholarship accomplishments must be
sufficient for an appointment at the rank of Associate
Professor.
Preferred Qualifications:
Board certification or board eligibility in a clinical pathology
subspecialty
Academic credentials with interests in other areas of clinical
pathology and a relevant publication record is desirable.
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following
document(s):
A letter of interest describing relevant job experience as they
relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the
position.
Curriculum vitae/Resume
Five professional references, including name, address, phone number
(mobile number if appropriate), and email address
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at .
Questions should be directed to:
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best
consideration, apply by January 1, 2025
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has
been established as HIRING RANGE: (100% FTE for this position)
Assistant Professor - $220,000 to $260,000
Associate Professor - $260,000 to $300,000
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 may be
eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.
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:
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 .
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 . 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
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Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of
References Job Category: Faculty Primary Location: Aurora
Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20112 -
SOM-Pathology Schedule: Full-time Posting Date: May 30, 2024
Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Greg Bocsi Posting
Contact Email: Greg.Bocsi@cuanschutz.edu Position Number:
00815971
Keywords: University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Castle Rock , Open Rank - Associate to Assistant Professor - Clinical Pathology, Education / Teaching , Aurora, Colorado
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