University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology

Division Head (Associate Professor / Professor)

Position #00754724 - Requisition #28159

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The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The Department of Medicine has an opening for a physician-scientist to serve as the Head of the Division of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology.

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 - and - 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 $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit .

Mission

The mission of the University of Colorado School of Medicine is to provide Colorado, the nation, and the world with programs of excellence in:

• Research - through the development of new knowledge in the basic and clinical sciences, as well as in health policy and health care education.
• Patient Care - through state-of-the-art clinical programs which reflect the unique educational environment of the University, as well as the needs of the patients we serve.
• Education - through outstanding educational programs for medical students, allied health students, graduate students, house staff, practicing health professionals, and the public at large; and
• Community Engagement - through sharing the school's expertise and knowledge to enhance the broader community, including our affiliated institutions, other healthcare professionals, alumni, other colleagues, and citizens of the state.
• Innovation - CU Innovations brings together industry partners, entrepreneurs, and investors to help CU Researchers create biomedical technology that improves the quality of life worldwide. With expertise in patents, copyrights, and licensing, CU Innovations translates discovery into impact through transparent, flexible, best-practice intellectual property management services. To date, the program has launched 60+ companies, filed over 2000 patent applications, and had an estimated $5B portfolio.

Department of Medicine

The Department of Medicine is the largest in the School of Medicine, with nearly 1,100 faculty, including 143 PhDs and 37 MD/PhDs, in 16 divisions. Faculty are key leaders in fulfilling all missions of the school. With nearly $117M in current research funding, the department consistently ranks among the country's top 25 departments of medicine in NIH research funding. Clinical activity has doubled during the past eight years. Faculty are fully committed to all stages of medical education, from first-year medical students through residency and fellowship. The department has nearly 200 residents and a similar number of clinical and research fellows. The department has 41 endowed chairs and consistently ranks among the best in the nation by US News & World Report in pulmonary medicine, endocrinology, and several other disciplines. The department's faculty are also active participants and leaders in federal study sections and academic societies.

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Division of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology

is known for award-winning medical care, outstanding educational opportunities, and immunology research. The Division offers a competitive fellowship training program for Allergy and Clinical Immunology in conjunction with National Jewish Health, cutting edge federally-funded, world-class basic science research, a highly active flow cytometry core providing research-based and CLIA-certified laboratory testing and a successful, independent, university-based business, , which provides ASHI and CLIA-accredited, FDA-licensed HLA testing, cord blood banking, materials for cellular therapies and support for approximately 20 active stem cell and cell therapy clinical trials. The Division has 18 primary faculty members (physicians, advanced practice providers and PhD scientists) located at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and within ClinImmune. The Division has close ties with the at National Jewish Health and the at Children's Hospital Colorado.

The six clinical faculty members of the Division offer outstanding clinical care for a wide range of allergic and immunologic disease. At the University of Colorado Hospital, they provide on call consultation services and collaborate with other specialties including pulmonary, otolaryngology, infectious disease, rheumatology, and hematology. They are also engaged in quality improvement efforts to remove inaccurate labeling of patients with penicillin allergy. The division participates in training of fellows from three distinct fellowship programs in Allergy and Clinical Immunology, all affiliated with the University of Colorado School of Medicine. These include the University of Colorado/National Jewish Health internal medicine program, University of Colorado/Children's Hospital Colorado pediatric program, and University of Colorado/National Jewish Health pediatric program. This allows faculty to participate in the clinical education of five first year and four second year fellows per year, and to mentor research projects of one to three fellows per year. Our division also provides exposure to allergy and clinical immunology via electives offered to internal medicine residents and medical students from the University of Colorado. The Division also has 4 board-certified (American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine) clinical faculty based at ClinImmune who provide extensive clinical consults to the solid organ and bone marrow transplant programs (on call 24/7) and train fellows from pathology, transfusion medicine, rheumatology and nephrology.

The Division's research faculty are well funded PIs on NIH research awards (RO1 and RO3) as well as foundation and industry grants in the fields of T cell and innate immunity (beryllium disease, sarcoidosis, HIV pathogenesis, gut microbiome and long-COVID), IgE-based immunology (interface of peanut and tree nut allergy) and clinical immunology (urticaria). In addition, the Division has Co-PIs on NIH-funded Program Projects (PO1), Center Cores (P30) and investigator initiated (RO1) awards. The Division's faculty has recent publications in high impact journals including the J Clin Invest, J Exp Med and JACI. The Division is closely affiliated with the basic science in the School of Medicine and many of our faculty hold joint appointments.

The mission of the Division is to develop the next generation of leaders in the field through transformative research, comprehensive career development and world-class education. Fundamental to the mission is research aimed at understanding the causes of allergic and immunologic disease and the translation of this knowledge to improve patient care.

The University of Colorado Allergy and Immunology Practice is an academic practice committed to excellence in patient care, teaching, and clinical research. Providers have years of expertise providing specialized care and see patients with a wide spectrum of atopic and immunologic diseases including asthma, rhinitis, urticaria, angioedema, anaphylaxis, and non-HIV immunodeficiency, and provide an array of diagnostic services including skin testing to identify aeroallergens and food allergens, skin biopsies, limited patch testing, computerized spirometry, oximetry, intravenous infusions, methacholine challenge testing, and rhinolaryngoscopy.

Education

The Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology Division offers a joint fellowship with National Jewish Health, known worldwide for treating patients with respiratory, immune, and allergic disorders, and for groundbreaking medical research. In 2021, National Jewish Health was ranked #2 hospital in pulmonology on the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital list.

The primary objective of the fellowship is to train outstanding physician-scientists and clinician-educators who will develop new and additional understanding and knowledge of the mechanisms and treatment of allergic and immunologic diseases. The fellowship entails a two-stage training program with two years devoted to fulfilling the requirements for certification by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. The first year is primarily devoted to clinical training. The second year of the fellowship is dedicated to the completion of clinical requirements and research training, which involves coursework, laboratory research, and writing manuscripts and grants, and is designed to provide the foundation of skills and experience that are necessary for success in academic medicine. The fellowship training is conducted on National Jewish Health and the University of Colorado Denver campuses, with cross-training in Pediatrics at the Children's Hospital.

Position Summary

The University of Colorado School of Medicine seeks a physician of unique vision, enthusiasm, and experience as Division Head of the Division of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology. The ideal candidate for the leadership role is an academic physician with expertise in applying new knowledge to the practice of clinical medicine and a track record of scholarship. The Division Head will be a nationally respected academic allergist/immunologist with demonstrated clinical, translational, or basic research accomplishments. Because the next Division Head will be the leader of a large academic and clinical enterprise, a candidate's experience in leading effective programs is critically important. The Division Head must exhibit the qualities required to be a successful leader in a complex, matrixed environment, including working collaboratively across various organizations and effectively promoting the Division with community providers and leaders, donors, and hospital executives.

The University of Colorado School of Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of its commitment to serve the diverse people of Denver and Aurora, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer its trainees richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

The Department of Medicine is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples and will ensure that all possible resources are available if a partner also requires employment.

Because of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, we welcome nominations and applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology Division's research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, individuals from under-represented populations, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

The Division Head will be responsible for full program development and oversight, including the Division's clinical, educational, and research program activities. Mentoring junior faculty and fellows, support of quality improvement initiatives, integrating allergy and immunology services among the hospitals, clinical growth, and continued development of clinical translational research related to allergy and immunology are notable priorities.

The Division Head will:

• Ensure the highest quality and national visibility of the Division's patient care, education research, other scholarly/academic activities, and community outreach programs.
• Promote the Departmental priorities of interdisciplinary program development, physician-scientist career development, diversity of its workforce, and integrated program development with its affiliates.
• Assure the mentorship of trainees and faculty with the goals of career development and progression toward promotion.
• Recruit, retain, and academically develop faculty in the Division.
• Administer the Division in a fiscally responsible manner within university policies.
• Personally participate in regularly scheduled meetings of the Department of Medicine's Division Heads and other ad hoc Departmental meetings.
• Work positively and collaboratively with the University of Colorado Hospital, other affiliated hospitals, the School of Medicine, and the Anschutz Medical campus leadership to foster the growth and development of the multiple missions of the Division.
• Support, develop, and provide leadership for allergy and immunology initiatives and innovation within the department, school, and the healthcare system.
• Demonstrate a willingness to work with diverse students, fellows, and colleagues, and mentor diverse students and junior colleagues.
• The new division head will have the opportunity to develop and implement new programs that address the research and clinical skills required but will also help in the implementation of approaches to mitigate burnout, a critical problem in academic medicine
• Develop performance metrics for faculty.
• Support community providers through education and consultation.

Desired Outcomes:

• In partnership with UCHealth, create and execute a strategic plan that grows and integrates allergy and immunology medical services across the UCHealth system and the Metro Denver Area.
• Identify key clinical areas for growth that will distinguish the academic medical practice from others.
• Develop a strategic plan for allergy and immunology research and innovation that spans T0-T4 research.
• Expand the Division's research portfolio by focusing on multidisciplinary and translational research.
• Ensure successful leadership and management of disease management teams through collaboration with partners.
• Building relationships with philanthropic donors.
• Improve the national ranking of the Division of Allergy and Immunology measured by USWNR and other publicly reported entities.

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other . 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 .

Minimum Qualifications (All Ranks):

• Associate Professor or Professor
• MD/DO or MD/Ph.D. or international equivalent terminal degree with board certification in Allergy and Immunology. Candidates must be eligible for licensure in Colorado.
• A proven record of administrative and academic leadership abilities, as well as a demonstrated commitment to education and mentoring

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications (All Ranks):

• Clinical Excellence and Eminence

Exceptional reputation for allergy and immunology care and outstanding patient outcomes. Leadership and participation in national or international societies are a plus.

• A national/international reputation for personal academic accomplishments

A record of outstanding credentials, academic accomplishments within allergy and immunology, and the experience and national reputation necessary to sustain the history of excellence within the Division. A history of federally funded basic or translational research or experience with large, multicenter clinical trials or outcomes research is desirable. A record of recruiting, developing, and retaining clinicians and investigators is crucial.

• Healthcare Administrative Leadership

Accomplished administrative leadership experience in a complex academic institution. Knowledge of the financial complexities, payer models, and associated reimbursement in providing high-quality, cost-effective specialty healthcare. Because the DOM values diversity and inclusion, the ideal candidate will have some experience working with diverse populations (race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, etc.) and will ideally have developed or participated in programs to address inequities and injustices to under-served populations.

• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

A record of accomplishment in retention, recruitment, and development of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, including those traditionally underrepresented in medicine in faculty, staff, and student bodies.

• Education / Certification / Licensure

MD/DO or MD/Ph.D. or international equivalent terminal degree with board certification in allergy and immunology. Candidates must be eligible for licensure in Colorado.

Critical Leadership Capabilities:

• Leading People

The incoming Division Head should possess the requisite leadership skills to take the Division of Allergy and Immunology to the next level of academic and clinical excellence. The Division Head will demonstrate an ability to build and lead cohesive, high-performing teams focused on achieving optimal quality and outcomes across patient care, education, and research by:

• • Displaying the vision and energy to build a strong, research-intensive faculty.
  • Communicating openly while encouraging constructive debate to manage projects, solve problems, and discuss challenging issues.
  • Establishing clear, challenging, and metrics-based performance goals for individuals, divisions, and other units, and securing and deploying resources to meet these goals.
  • Reviewing the Division's vision, plans, and activities while adjusting to meet evolving expectations of academic and clinical partners and institutional goals.
• Collaborating and Influencing

The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and transparent communication skills, as well as the ability to successfully engage, unify, build and sustain relationships with diverse constituents (e.g., Dean, chairs, faculty, staff, hospital administration, residents, community stakeholders, and other external representatives). They will have a track record of forging collaborations across different groups to advance the reputation of the Division. The candidate will demonstrate this by:

• • Facilitating discussions that enable people to collaborate, promoting collaboration across multiple parties through a transparent and action-oriented leadership style.
  • Identifying and meeting with key stakeholders to help them shape a consensus collectively, compromising as necessary for results.
  • Developing an explicit understanding of which relationships are most important to the organization and nurturing them.
• Clinical and Operational Excellence

The successful candidate will possess a record of overseeing an operation in a fiscally prudent manner. Therefore, they will:

• Demonstrate experience in making balanced, fair, and appropriate decisions.
• Have an appreciation of and ability to balance the fiscal pressures facing academic divisions of allergy and immunology and to recognize the long-term trends in medicine that are occurring at a policy level throughout the healthcare environment.
• Possess experience in pursuits to support programmatic development.
• Have a history of running an operationally strong and financially solid operation.

Salary and Benefits:

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

• Associate Professor: $230,000 to $280,000 per year
• Professor: $270,000 to $350,000 per year

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:

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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.

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