Open Rank-Assistant or Associate Professor

Open Rank-Assistant or Associate Professor

This position will provide clinical care for patients with movement disorder (ataxia, chorea, dystonia, Huntington disease, metabolic movement disorders (such as neurotransmitter disorders or glut-1 transporter deficiency syndrome), myoclonus, rigidity, and parkinsonism) as well as general neurological disorders. The position will include clinical, research, service and teaching. Clinical responsibilities include participation in the outpatient specialty clinic, the outpatient general neurology clinic, and call (a mix of inpatient and outpatient call).

Key responsibilities include:

• Outpatient evaluation of children with neurological disorders
• On-going follow-up care both in clinic and by phone, for neurology patients
• Participation in the Tic, Tone and Tremor Clinic
• Participation in Complex Movement Clinic
• Participation in attending coverage of inpatient neurology consult service
• Development of a deep brain stimulator program
• Collaboration with rehab medicine for the management of complex movement disorders associated with cerebral palsy
• Collaboration of patient care with staff neurologists as appropriate
• Teaching clinical care concepts to NP's, PA's, Residents and RNs.

Work location: Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why join us? The department of pediatrics, was ranked No. 7 in the nation for "best medical schools pediatrics" in U.S. news & world report's 2022 rankings. The section of child neurology is nationally recognized for providing outstanding consultation, clinical care, and surgery for children and adolescents with neurological disorders. U.S. news & world report ranked child neurology as one of the top 10 programs in the nation. As the largest medical center in the western region providing such broad expertise, the department of pediatrics, section of neurology is the referral center for children and adolescents with neurological disorders for much of the western U.S.

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 (based on percentage of time), vacation days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours), sick days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual), holiday days: 11/year, tuition benefit: employees have access to this benefit on all cu campuses, eco pass: reduced rate rtd bus and light rail service.

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: 0-6 years of clinical experience, interest in pursuing academic promotion, doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathic board eligibility in neurology with a special competence in child neurology, training in movement disorders or sufficient clinical experience to allow for specialization, dea certificate, ability to obtain colorado medical license
• associate professor: 6 or more years of clinical experience, prior experience with program development, teaching or research examples of scholarship, doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathic board eligibility in neurology with a special competence in child neurology, training in movement disorders or sufficient clinical experience to allow for specialization, dea certificate, ability to obtain colorado medical license

Condition of employment: must successfully pass a drug test through children's hospital colorado, must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check.

Preferred qualifications: board certified in neurology with a special competence in child neurology. Current DEA experience with patients with movement disorders is preferred. Knowledge, skills and abilities: willing to collaborate with the medical team to provide the highest quality of care to patients and their families. Ability to diagnose and treat patients with neurological diagnoses. Knowledge and desire to specialize in movement disorders diagnoses and treatment.

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 Questions should be directed to: david spatt, View email address on click.appcast.io. Screening of applications begins: applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by december 31, 2026 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: $217,300 to $235,000 associate professor: $245,675 to $267,765 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 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: