Open Rank- Assistant or Associate Professor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•$187,000 - $235,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a new clinical allergist/immunologist, Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, with particular interest and experience in the diagnosis and management of eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases (EGIDs), particularly eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). The candidate will participate in the Gastrointestinal Eosinophilic Diseases Program (GEDP), a joint program between the Section of Allergy & Immunology and the Digestive Health Institute. The applicant will have protected time for 3 years to help develop and expand the GEDP program within Children’s Hospital Colorado, the Anschutz Medical Campus and across the 7-state referral region, and to perform clinical research and obtain funding for future research on EGIDs. The candidate will also provide oversight and care of patients with asthma, food allergy, allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis, atopic dermatitis, drug allergy, animal dander sensitivity, insect sting allergy, urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis and immunodeficiencies in inpatient and outpatient settings. This will include oversight of food challenges, drug challenges, and providing allergen immunotherapy. These services will be performed at the main campus of Children’s Hospital Colorado and at a Network of Care location. The candidate will participate in 6-12 weeks of call coverage for the Section of Allergy and Immunology, including inpatient consultations. The candidate will also participate in the teaching of fellows, residents and medical students assigned to her/his clinic and service rotations.

Requirements

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Open Rank: Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate’s demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field.
Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence.
Assistant Professor: Applicants should have successfully completed a pediatric residency and an Allergy and Immunology Fellowship.
Assistant Professor: At least one year of working with EGID patients, preferably in a defined EGID program at the applicant’s fellowship program’s academic center
Assistant Professor: Recognized as Board Certified/Eligible by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology.
Assistant Professor: State of Colorado medical license and DEA license must be obtained on or before the hire date.
Associate Professor: Applicants should have successfully completed a pediatric residency and an Allergy and Immunology Fellowship.
Associate Professor: At least 5 years of working with EGID patients, preferably in a defined EGID program at the applicant’s fellowship program’s academic center
Associate Professor: Recognized as Board Certified/Eligible by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology.
Associate Professor: State of Colorado medical license and DEA license must be obtained on or before the hire date
Must successfully pass a drug test through Children’s Hospital Colorado
Must be willing and able to pass a national criminal background check
Knowledge and ability to provide expert oversight and medical management of children with complex allergic and immunologic diseases who often have other significant medical issues
Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills and must be a strong team player.
Commitment to Patient Safety, Quality Care, Communication, and Customer Service
Ability to collaborate with physicians, physician assistants, and nurses to form a high performing medical team
Ability to work within cross-cultural and cross-populations
Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment

Nice To Haves

Assistant Professor: Prior experience in the evaluation and management of patients with EGIDs, particularly EoE
Assistant Professor: Prior experience with clinical research and patient management of emerging EGID treatments
Assistant Professor: Prior experience in the evaluation and management of patients with food allergy, including performing food challenges
Assistant Professor: Prior experience in the evaluation and management of primary immunodeficiencies
Assistant Professor: Prior peer-reviewed publication history
Associate Professor: A minimum of 6 years of experience at or equivalent of Assistant Professor ranking
Associate Professor: Prior experience in the evaluation and management of patients with EGIDs, particularly EoE
Associate Professor: Prior experience in the evaluation and management of patients with food allergy, including performing food challenges
Associate Professor: Prior experience in the evaluation and management of primary immunodeficiencies
Associate Professor: Prior peer-reviewed publication history

Responsibilities

Participate in the GEDP Clinics, both in-state and out-of-state programs, which includes these specific clinics and a weekly one-hour GEDP team meeting
Provide services at the main campus of Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) and possibly in the Network of Care
Participate in call coverage for Section of Allergy & Immunology, including inpatient consultations
Collaborate in EoE industry trials
Analyze data, prepare and submit manuscripts describing the main findings of clinical studies