Chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology: Associate Professor or Professor (Open Rank)

Job Summary:

The Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CUSOM) is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Pediatric Otolaryngology Section Chief, with the associated position of Department Chair at Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) in Aurora, CO.

The Pediatric Otolaryngology Section Chief/CHCO Department Chair will provide strategic leadership and direction for the Department of Otolaryngology and CHCO across clinical care, research and education in Pediatric Otolaryngology. The Chief will be responsible for advancing the Department's academic missions, including providing the highest level of complex Pediatric Otolaryngology care, training of medical students, residents and fellows, and fostering high-impact research, aligned with the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and the CU School of Medicine's mission, vision and goals. The Chief will be responsible for CHCO Department Chair duties as outlined in Medical Staff Bylaws. Scope of responsibility will include faculty recruitment, development, and retention; strategic practice management & business development in alignment with CHCO; delivery of the highest level of care in the academic medical center setting to patients and referring provider/community networks; stewardship of residency training program and nationally-regarded fellowship program; and growth of the NIH funding portfolio in pediatric otolaryngology in alignment with CUSOM's Top 10 in 10 goal for NIH funding.

This position will exhibit the following characteristics/requirements of a Department Section Chief and Hospital Department Chair:

• Appointed by the CU Department Chair of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery as full time academic faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CUSOM)

• Appointed by the CHCO Board of Directors

• Clinically active and respected

• Active clinical practice at CHCO

• Member in good standing of Attending/Admitting Staff

A. Clinical Leadership
Responsible for all clinical activities in Pediatric Otolaryngology, to include:

1. Administrative and Operational Responsibilities:

• Monitor the professional performance of privileged members in the department, making recommendations relating to Medical Staff membership and clinical privileges at the time of appointment and reappointment.

• Immediately inform the President of the Medical Staff, if the physical and/or mental health status of a member of his/her division comes into question such that the practitioner's ability to provide safe and competent patient care may be jeopardized.

• Oversee quality and appropriateness of patient care rendered by providers in their department.

• Provide input into and ensure adherence to CHCO Policies and Procedures.

• Work with administrative partners to optimize patient care, patient and family experience

• Develop and implement plans to improve all clinically related activities of the CHCO Department including patient and family experience

• Attend CHCO strategic and operational meetings, as requested, and work to align business and strategic growth opportunities for the Section/Department with CHCO
  
  

2. Fiscal Responsibilities

• Work with administrative partners to prepare annual volume and operating budgets and capital budget requests pertaining to the CHCO Department.

• In concert with CHCO administrative partner, review monthly Productivity Statistics report for the CHCO Department and develop action plans for improvement and sustainability

• Suggest and participate in cost savings/productivity strategies to meet or improve the operational budget while maintaining quality service, provider satisfaction, excellent patient outcomes, and patient and referring provider satisfaction.

• Report to the Medical Board or other committees as requested

• In collaboration with the CUSOM Department administrator and clinical program director, review monthly financial statements for the Section and develop action plans for improvement and sustainability.

B. Education Leadership
Work with Department of Otolaryngology Education Leadership (e.g. Chair, Vice Chair of Education, Residency Program Director, Fellowship Director) to:

• Ensure high-quality pediatric otolaryngology training within the residency program

• Monitor resident case volumes, operative experience, and milestone achievement specific to pediatric otolaryngology

• Provide oversight for pediatric otolaryngology fellowship, including curriculum, recruitment, and accreditation compliance

• Foster a culture of mentorship for trainees and junior faculty

• Ensure high-quality clerkship and elective experiences; residency rotations and fellowship experiences

• Engage in recruitment of students into otolaryngology and pediatric subspecialties

• Promote integrated learning across disciplines relevant to pediatric otolaryngology care

• Represent pediatric otolaryngology in Departmental and Institutional education committees
  

C. Research Leadership
Work collaboratively with Department of Otolaryngology Research Leadership (e.g. Chair, Vice Chair of Research) to:

• Establish a clear, forward-looking research vision for pediatric otolaryngology aligned with Departmental and institutional priorities

• Identify and prioritize key thematic areas (e.g., airway, hearing loss, sleep, outcomes research, translational science)

• Recruit, retain, and develop clinician-scientists and basic/translational investigators

• Increase extramural funding (e.g. NIH, foundations, industry) across the section

• Drive high-impact publications, presentations, and national visibility

• Encourage participation in national meetings and leadership in professional societies

This position is expected to work onsite in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a comprehensive urban research university. With award-winning and renowned clinical and research faculty, the academic reputation of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and the Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery is well known for its distinctive and highly productive clinical, research, and training programs. Our world-class healthcare facilities, well-established partnerships in business, industry and across the community drive excellence across our missions. The Denver Metro area and Colorado offer highly desirable quality of life owing to the weather, access to the outdoors, and thriving tech and higher education sectors, and the region has been growing rapidly over the last decade, fueling the corresponding growth of the University of Colorado health system.

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 (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.

Associate Professor:

• 4 years of experience in a comparable Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery and be at the rank of Associate Professor or above

• Education:
  • Doctor of Medicine degree
  • Fellowship trained in Pediatric Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
  • Board certified in Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
• Experience:
  • Associate Professor / Professor Level with experience in academic leadership
• Special Skills:
  • Ability to obtain a Colorado MD license

Professor:

• 7 years of experience in a comparable Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery and be at the rank of Professor or above

• Education:
  • Doctor of Medicine degree
  • Fellowship trained in Pediatric Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
  • Board certified in Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
• Experience:
  • Associate Professor / Professor Level with experience in academic leadership
• Special Skills:
  • Ability to obtain a Colorado MD license

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications are the same for all ranks:

• Experience in research, preferred with independent funding (i.e. NIH)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following:

• Motivate excellence and teamwork among providers and staff, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration
• Exemplary leadership with regards to conflict resolution among all team members
• Strong leadership skills, including interpersonal communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, problem resolution, decision-making and project/change management
• Ability to integrate clinical, quality/patient safety, management and financial concepts within a pediatric, academic healthcare setting
• Experience in leading high-performing, cross-functional teams; designing and implementing processes for strong and effective clinical and practice management operations
• Commitment to ensuring an excellent patient experience
• Promotes the four-fold mission of clinical care, research, education and advocacy.

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: Carly Moses, carly.moses@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration please apply by August 31, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Associate Professor: $390,554 - $467,766

Professor: $467,767 - $544,977

This represents the AAMC Fixed Compensation 25^th to 75^th percentile for Chief in Otolaryngology and not the Total Compensation opportunity.

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, and does not reflect additional incentive-based compensation opportunity.

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:

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