Clinician Educator- Internal Medicine (Open Rank)

The Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine seeks a clinician-educator interested in a career as a clinician, practicing and teaching general internal medicine in a patient-centered medical home.

The physician will provide care for patients at a University of Colorado Health Internal Medicine Clinic or CU Internal Medicine Clinic, with opportunities for precepting residents and students. Faculty share responsibilities for night, week-end, and vacation coverage with other members of the group practice and will participate in decisions regarding the practice operation.

The clinician-educator will have opportunity for academic promotion judged on criteria of demonstrated excellence as a clinician/educator/scholar. Clinician-educators are encouraged to collaborate with other faculty in clinical research projects.

The Division of General Internal Medicine (GIM), established at the University of Colorado in 1977, was one of the first GIM divisions established within the United States. Building on a rich history and tradition, our GIM Division has undergone significant change and evolution to maintain our goal of being a national leader in patient care, medical education and health services research.

We take our three-part mission of patient care, medical education, and researchseriously. Each of our affiliated institutions has its own unique medical care programs. These programs, when taken together, provide a wide breadth and depth of clinical experiences that allows our trainees to experience virtually all aspects of inpatient and ambulatory medical care.

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.

Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Faculty Rank is dependent upon years of experience, fellowships completed, board certification and candidate’s preference on committing to a tenure track.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Non-Tenured Track
Instructor:

• MD or DO degree

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine.

• Current State of Colorado Medical License by the employment start date

Senior Instructor:

• MD or DO degree

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine.

• Current State of Colorado Medical License by the employment start date

• Three (3) or more years of professional experience as an internal medicine clinician

Tenured Track
Assistant Professor:

• MD or DO degree

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine.

• Current State of Colorado Medical License by the employment start date

• Associate Professor:

• MD or DO degree

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine.

• Current State of Colorado Medical License by the employment start date

• Seven (7) or more years of professional experience as an internal medicine clinician-educator

• Rank of Associate Professor, or equivalent, already attained at a prior academic institution

• Professor:

• MD or DO degree

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine

• Current State of Colorado Medical License by the employment start date

• Fourteen (14) or more years of professional experience as an internal medicine clinician-educator

• Rank of Professor, or equivalent, already attained at a prior academic institution

• School of Medicine faculty appointed to the level of Associate Professor or Professor are subject to review and approval of the School of Medicine Faculty Promotions Committee and the Executive Committee. The term "visiting" will be used in the faculty member's title (e.g., "Visiting Associate Professor" and "Visiting Professor") until the dossier has been approved by these committees.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current DEA by employment start date.

• 0-7 years’ experience as an MD or DO

  • Fellowship experience will be considered under years’ experience

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences 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 www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Patricia Colella, patricia.colella@cuanschutz.edu

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

Instructor: $200,000 - $214,000

Senior Instructor: $216,000 - $232,000

Assistant Professor: $200,000 – $214,000

Associate Professor: $219,000 - $234,000

Professor: $231,000 – $247,000

The above 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.

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