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Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor - 36118 Faculty Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department of Pediatrics | Section of Nutrition

Job Title: Assistant Professor

Position #: 00831657 - Requisition #:36118

Job Summary:

Clinical assessment and intervention for children with obesity, malnutrition, disordered eating, diabetes, and associated behavioral health concerns within an interdisciplinary team. In addition to clinical excellence, faculty is expected to demonstrate interest and skills in the areas of quality improvement, research/scholarship, teaching and training related to World Health Organization designated spectrum of nutrition - from undernutrition, micronutrient deficiency to overnutrition/obesity. This licensed clinical psychologist will identify psychosocial and environmental barriers to making behavioral change and collaborate closely with the clinical team to expand capability to provide evidence-based techniques to create sustainable change in health-promoting lifestyle behaviors.

This psychologist will provide care both in person and via the well-established telehealth model currently occurring in clinical programs and related interdisciplinary clinics related to the Nutrition Section. The psychologist will also collaborate closely with medical providers to establish and create a continuity of care and will partner with social work and family navigators to refer out to other mental and behavioral health partners when appropriate. The team will work collaboratively with the psychologist and provide opportunities for scholarship. Clinical care is on the Anschutz medical campus in Aurora, and potentially Network of Care sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Initial assessments will serve to support a decision tree and a standard operating protocol for our providers to assess and then refer patients to an appropriate fit and level of behavioral health services.
• Psychology assessments, individual, family and group interventions related to nutrition-related behavioral challenges.
• Individual, interdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary comprehensive assessment of behavioral concerns.
• Faculty participates and contributes to the training of psychology externs, interns, and post-doctoral fellows as well as medical students, residents, and medical fellows. Training may include supervision and didactic presentations.
• Faculty contributes to program development including involvement in ongoing QI projects.
• Faculty is expected to demonstrate scholarly interest and activity. This may include clinical research, developing new interventions, care pathways, scholarship, clinical care guidelines, process, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Faculty is expected to contribute to collegial and citizenship activities in the Section of Nutrition and related clinical programs

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

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 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 www.cuanschutz.edu.

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.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado 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. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Assistant Professor:

• Candidates must be eligible for licensure, or a licensed psychologist in
• Colorado.
• Graduate of an accredited Clinical, Counseling or School Psychology
• program or the equivalent
• Graduate of an APA accredited psychology internship
• Completion of Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Psychology

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 720-777-8598. 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:

• A history of successful clinical activity related to the field of pediatric psychology, and specifically interest in nutrition
• A history of interest and demonstrated experience or interest in clinical and scholarly activity in the field of pediatric psychology.
• Demonstrated experience in evidence-based assessment and intervention with pediatric psychology related to nutrition and other comorbid conditions.
• Demonstrated teaching and training experience in pediatric psychology.
• Three (3) or more years' experience with pediatric diagnostic assessments and or diagnostic differentials.
• Complies with hospital and medical staff by-law requirements of the job

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity and expertise with medical and behavioral concerns related to malnutrition, obesity and related co-morbidities e.g., Type 2 Diabetes, spectrum of disordered eating, family dynamics, and typical psychological problems in children and adolescents
• Expertise with the full range of behavioral ramifications associated with nutrition concerns.
• Familiarity and expertise with assessment instruments used with children and adolescents in the areas of focus
• The ability to create strong and respectful relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Demonstrate scholarly interest in nutrition and associated conditions.
• The ability to provide thoughtfully planned evidence-based intervention and treatment for children, adolescents and/or their families in the focus nutrition areas related behavioral challenges.
• Ability to plan and implement innovative and patient centered care delivery pathways for and families struggling with spectrum of nutrition challenges and related conditions.
• The ability to embrace and help to sustain a vibrant, positive team environment with respect for providers, nursing, support staff, and patients.
• A people-first, strength-based approach to collaborating with a pediatric patient population to ensure best outcomes.
• The ability and/or interest in the provision of supervision for trainees and training for colleagues.
• The ability to complete timely and appropriately accessible documentation of patient care

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. Three to 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: Lea.roeser@chilndrenscolorado.org

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by March 5, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Assistant Professor: $110,000 to $120,000

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.

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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.

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
: Feb 5, 2025 Unposting Date
: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Lea Roeser Posting Contact Email: Lea.roeser@chilndrenscolorado.org Position Number: 00831657

To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=36118&lang=en







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