Instructor - Clinical Scholar

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Medicine-Division of Hospital
Medicine

Job Title: Instructor - Clinical Scholar

Position #00853831 – Requisition #41384

Job Summary:

The Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Medicine at the
University of Colorado School of Medicine, Anschutz Medical Campus
seeks hospitalists at the Instructor level to join our vibrant
hospitalist group practicing and teaching Hospital Medicine in
1-year intensive faculty development program. The participants of
this program will work part-time as hospital medicine faculty,
attending on resident and advanced practice provider teaching
services. The remainder of time is dedicated to the advancement of
skills in reasoning, critical appraisal, and Point-of-Care
ultrasonography (POCUS).

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop expertise in POCUS under guided mentorship.
• Build advanced clinical decision-making skills, founded in

biostatistics and evidence-based medicine.

• Enhance critical appraisal skills and develop expertise in

nuanced interpretation of variety of study designs such as
observational study, randomized clinical trial, adaptive
randomizations, Bayesian analysis of randomized trials,
conventional meta-analysis, meta-regression, and network
meta-analysis.

• Develop as an educator by taking an active teaching role in

POCUS and EBM curriculums for internal medicine residency program
and for hospital medicine faculty development.

• ( optional ) Build specific skills pertinent to hospital

medicine practice, such as quality and patient safety, addiction
medicine, clinical operations, and leadership.

• Apply advanced clinical decision-making and bedside

ultrasonography skills to patient care under guided
mentorship.

• Develop an area of interest and produce a scholarship in that

area by the end of the academic year (curriculum development for
students or faculty is a form of scholarship).

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public
education, clinical and research facility and a world-class medical
destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine,
and healthcare. We are the single largest health professions
education provider in Colorado. 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.
Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here

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 .

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of
hire.

• Must have medical degree MD/DO
• Completion of 3-year ACGME-accredited internal medicine

residency program (or other programs that involve training in
internal medicine, such as Medicine/Pediatrics joint
residency)

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. Learn more about faculty
tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

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 www.cu.edu/cu-careers .

Questions should be directed to:

Lauren Sutherland Lauren.Sutherland@cuanschutz.edu
or

Amiran Baduashvili amiran.baduashvili@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

This position may be seeking multiple candidates. Positions will
remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are
received, and candidates may be contacted for interviews throughout
the posting period. Upon candidate(s) selection, the posting will
be closed, and no further applications will be accepted.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$130,156 - $160,192 depending on Clinical FTE (cFTE).

Clinical Scholars can choose the amount of clinical time they wish
to work. Compensation will vary based on this choice – see options
below.

0.65 cFTE - $130,156

0.70 cFTE - $140,168

0.75 cFTE - $150,180

0.80 cFTE - $160,192

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: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Employment 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 hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu
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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 .