Clinical Assistant Professor

Faculty Description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department of Pediatrics, Section of Nutrition

Job Title: Clinical Assistant Professor

Position #: 00847140 - Requisition #:41187

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges, and receives over $757 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.

Department of Pediatrics, Section of Nutrition has an opening for a full-time Assistant Professor. This position will provide clinical care within a pediatric nutrition/Lifestyle Medicine clinical program at Children's Hospital Colorado.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Duties

* Assess, evaluate and treat pediatric patients within the Lifestyle Medicine program, and in Nutrition/GAP clinic if desired and/or needed

* Ordering of labs, x-rays and other relevant tests.

* Using results to make an informed decision on treatment plan.

* Provide ongoing treatment for families, including working with multidisciplinary team to provide care.

* Care coordination with Primary Care providers, as well as with multidisciplinary team members (dietitians, psychologist, medical providers)

* Complete charting in timely manner, according to standards established for Children's Hospital Colorado Policy.

* Contribute to development of new clinical programs involving the Section of Nutrition

* Phone follow up with patients and other care providers, regarding results, treatment plan, etc.

* Providing service at Children's Hospital Colorado Main Campus and Network of Care facilities across the metro area, and if desired at the University of Colorado Anschutz Health and Wellness Center

Academic, Educational, and Administrative Duties

* Provide support to the leadership team with operations/programming

* Initiate and support quality improvement projects/processes

* Provide pediatric nutrition related talks to Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, and other entities on AMC (both undergraduate and graduate students), community, physicians, and/or specialty clinics as requested

Research and Scholarship Duties:

* Participate in and support the broad goals of the research agenda of the Section of Nutrition

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is one of the nation's premier academic pediatric programs. Its clinical and educational programs are consistently rated among the top 10 nationally by US News and World Report. The Section of Nutrition is a distinct division within the Department and is a national leader in Pediatric Nutrition research, training and clinical programs. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $757 million in research grants. For more information, visit

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional 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 (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

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

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Clinical Assistant Professor:

* MD/DO (or equivalent)

* Board Certification or Board Eligible in Pediatrics

* Must be licensed or able to obtain licensure in the State of Colorado by appointment start date

* Minimum of 2 years' prior experience in pediatric medical nutrition care

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

*For questions regarding Children's Hospital drug testing requirements, please contact Children's Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Some positions may require testing if access to Children's Hospital or their systems is needed at any time during employment with the University. If drug testing is required, it will be listed in the job posting.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Fellowship trained or Certified in Obesity Medicine

* Experience within an interdisciplinary team

* Prior experience with electronic medical record systems including Epic

* Experience with providing outpatient care in the Adult Medicine clinic.

* Interest in informatics a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Knowledge and ability to complete clinical scholarship activities including but not limited to quality improvement processes, evaluations of clinical effectiveness, and research in the area of nutrition

* Ability to efficiently consult in both an in-patient and outpatient academic setting with high customer service skills

* Strong working knowledge of pediatric nutrition assessment and management

* Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills

* Ability to work collaboratively with diverse patients, faculty, and other professional colleagues

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: View email address on click.appcast.io

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 10/25/2026

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$185,000 - $224,000

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 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:

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination 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, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

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.

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Job Category: Faculty Primary Location: Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20876 - SOM-PEDS Nutrition-SalSvr Schedule: Full-time Posting Date: Sep 22, 2026 Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Lea Roeser Posting Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Position Number: 00847140