Epilepsy Section Director - Aurora, United States - University of Colorado

Description

University of Colorado | Anschutz Medical Campus

Department of Neurology

Epilepsy Section Director - Associate Professor or Professor (Open Rank)

Position # Requisition #27130

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We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

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The Department of Neurology at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking to recruit a dynamic leader to expand the clinical and research programs within our Epilepsy Section.

Appointment for the Epilepsy Section Director will be at the level of Associate or Full Professor depending on qualifications.

The Department is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and candidates who will help the Department expand DEI are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Epilepsy Section Director position presents an enormous opportunity to help grow the epilepsy program, create a culture of excellence, and help further enhance its national recognition and presence.

We are seeking individuals who are collaborative, communicative, caring, detail-oriented, organized, proactive, able to think critically, focused on quality, dedicated to personal growth, and highly motivated.

The position is located at the University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus (AMC) in Aurora, CO a suburb of Denver.

The AMC is the site of University of Colorado Hospital (UCH), Children's Hospital Colorado, the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, the University of Colorado Cancer Center, and the main research and educational facilities of the School of Medicine.

Section

This faculty position is in the Epilepsy Section, which currently has 11 Epileptologists, 7 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), and 1 Fellow (ACGME accredited), making it one of the largest sections in the Department of Neurology.

The Epilepsy Section's clinical activities include outpatient clinics, a continuous EEG monitoring service, and an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU). Epileptologists work closely with members of the Department of Neurosurgery in an active epilepsy surgery program.

The outpatient clinics currently include both general epilepsy outpatient clinic as well as several multidisciplinary clinics at UCH including the Epilepsy pregnancy clinic, Tuberous Sclerosis clinic, Non-Epileptic Seizure clinic, Neuro-feedback clinic, Diet clinic, Neuro-modulation clinic, Pre-surgery clinic, Surgery clinic, and Tele-epilepsy.

The Epileptologists and Epilepsy APPs rotate through and are responsible for staffing the EMU and inpatient continuous EEG monitoring service (cEEG).

The UCH EMU is a National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) level 4 unit.

The section has an ACGME accredited epilepsy fellowship, which accepts up to 2 fellows per year and plays a key role in resident and medical student education.

The Department of Neurology has large basic science and clinical research programs, and candidates are expected to develop and maintain a personal research program and to develop and expand existing research in the section.

Job Responsibilities

The duties in this faculty position will include clinical, teaching, research, and service responsibilities.

The overall determination of research and clinical activities and allocation of time and effort will be subject to the determination of the Department Chair.

Clinical duties may include responsibilities at the faculty-level for outpatient clinics, continuous EEG monitoring, and attending in the EMUs.

While on service, obligations will include supervision of medical students, residents, and some fellows, supervision of patient procedures, and teaching of the house-staff as well as students.

Teaching activities including attending neurology services, leading teaching conferences and training medical students, residents, and fellows.

It is anticipated that the candidate will have an active research interest that can include clinical research or basic research related to the field of epilepsy and will be able to help the section expand its research activities both through their own work and in mentoring and fostering the development of other section members.

Administrative responsibilities will include data entry into hospital systems, development of critical pathways, committee work and projects aimed at improving the specialty and department mission.

It is assumed the bulk of this non-clinical time will be spent working toward the production of scholarship activities. Attendance at meetings and educational events of the department and specialty programs is expected. Other duties may be assigned as need arises.

The duties of the Epilepsy Section Director/Section Chief include:

• Serving as the Epilepsy Section Director /Section Chief for the Epilepsy Section in the Department of Neurology includes the ability to make executive, administrative, and operational decisions for the Epilepsy Section
• Interacting extensively with the Department Chair and Senior Leadership at UCHealth to assess needs for section and plan activities that relate to future growth
• Serving as a mentor to all epilepsy faculty, with an emphasis on our junior faculty and acts as a positive role model and leader within the section and department
• Developing and executing strategies and processes that will drive the strategic plan and vision of the section and ensure the goals, standards, and objectives are in alignment with the strategic plan
• Recruiting and growing the epilepsy section in Metro Denver and throughout the Rocky Mountain region

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• A positive, motivated, engaged, and caring attitude
• Outstanding clinical skills in Neurology and Epilepsy
• Ability to work with colleagues and patients in a professional manner
• Dedication to professional development, teaching and education, and to mentoring others
• Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and creative
• Writing skills as exemplified in scholarly work and grant applications

Salary and Benefits

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at :

Associate Professor- $199,000 - $242,000

Professor - $230,000 - $300,000

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

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.

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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Diversity and Equity:
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

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff.

The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ community, and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver | 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Associate Professor

• MD
• Applicants must be Board Certified in Neurology
• A State of Colorado medical license and DEA license must be obtained on or before hire date
• Applicants must have completed fellowship training in Epilepsy or neurophysiology
• Applicants must have a scholarly and academic record consistent with appointment at the Associate Professor level in the School of Medicine

Professor

• MD
• Applicants must be Board Certified in Neurology
• A State of Colorado medical license and DEA license must be obtained on or before hire date
• Applicants must have completed fellowship training in Epilepsy or neurophysiology
• Applicants must have a scholarly and academic record consistent with appointment at the Professor level in the School of Medicine

Preferred Qualifications

• A record of previous or current research activity and funding is highly desirable