Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor of Clinical Practice / Department of Neurosurgery

Job Description - Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor of Clinical Practice / Department of Neurosurgery (41033)

Job Description

Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor of Clinical Practice / Department of Neurosurgery - 41033

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University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Neurosurgery

Job Title: Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor of Clinical Practice / Department of Neurosurgery

Position #00852886: - Requisition #:41033

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurosurgery at Children's Hospital Colorado/University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU-SOM) has a (1.0FTE) clinical faculty position available for an Advanced Practice Provider. This position will practice at Children's Hospital Colorado Springs and the Briargate outpatient facility. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will be a clinical faculty member of the CU-SOM, entering at the level of Instructor. This position encompasses inpatient and outpatient medical care services for children suffering from a wide range of neurosurgical disorders.

Responsibilities of the APP position include primary patient care, including being a surgical first assistant; care of hospitalized neurosurgical patients in the Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units, neurosurgical floor, neurosurgery clinic, and evaluating new consultations in the hospital and emergency department. The APP will work closely with other members of the Neurosurgery service including faculty and APPs.

In addition to conducting regular clinic sessions, inpatient rounds, and serving as a surgical first assist, this position will be required to cover approximately 11 weeks of call (Monday-Friday) annually. Additional call days can be taken for extra compensation. APP schedules are subject to change given the needs of the practice.

Key Responsibilities:

§ Serving as a first assistant in the operating room for pediatric neurosurgery procedures

§ Admitting patients to the hospital - either direct admit from an outside hospital or from the ED, performing history and physical exam, patient assessment, ordering appropriate labs, diagnostic studies, and radiology tests, and follow up and formulation of treatment plan of the ordered lab, studies, and tests

§ Some Night/Weekend Service Responsibility

§ Performing necessary emergent and non-emergent procedures in the ICU with hospital privilege after demonstrated competency and according to standardized protocols where applicable

§ Performing efficiently in urgent/emergent situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events

§ Assisting with transfer orders, discharge to outside facilities and associated documentation

§ Establishing and maintaining communication with other health care providers and departments to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness and to promote consistency and continuity of care (e.g. handoffs, sign out and transfer summaries).

§ Demonstrating responsibility and accountability for own professional practice

§ Function as a clinical leader and educator in collaboration with physicians, APPs, nurses and others on the healthcare team

§ Demonstrating knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management, in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning

§ Participating in research activities as requested

§ Demonstrating a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and other members of the health care team

§ Demonstrating proficiency in the use of computers and telecommunication modalities to document, track, and convey information

§ Attending weekly specialty conferences as permissible with clinical schedule

§ Attending conferences, board review courses, practical procedure boot camps and other professional development both in-state and out of state

§ Participating in quality and safety improvement projects as requested

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

The Pediatric Neurosurgery Program at Children''s Hospital Colorado diagnoses and treats children with diseases of the brain, spine and nerves. We offer integrated, comprehensive treatment for all types of disorders affecting the nervous system and skull such as traumatic injury, brain tumors, blood vessel disorders, congenital anomalies (birth defects) and facial and skull deformities.

This role based at Children's Hospital Colorado- Colorado Springs offers the opportunity to practice within a nationally recognized pediatric health system while serving children and families throughout southern Colorado. The Pediatric Neurosurgery program provides expert evaluation and treatment for a wide range of neurological conditions. Team members collaborate closely with multidisciplinary specialists across the Children's Colorado network to deliver innovative, evidence-based care. This is an exciting opportunity to practice at the forefront of pediatric neurosurgery while making a meaningful impact on children and families throughout the region.

Location

The Colorado Springs Children's Hospital Campus is roughly one hour's drive south of the Metro Denver Children's Hospital Colorado campus. Colorado Springs is the second most populous city in the state of Colorado with a metropolitan population of 668,000. This beautiful city nestled against the edge of the Rockies is home to The Air Force Academy, the US Olympic Training Center and Pikes Peak. Our location allows for 300 days of sunshine per year and the opportunity for a multitude of outdoor activities including hiking, camping, biking, skiing, white water rafting, golf and fly fishing. With some of the best public schools in the state, this makes Colorado Springs an ideal place to build a practice and a home.

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.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor, Senior Instructor of Clinical Practice based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Open Rank: Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate's demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of their professional impact. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

Instructor of Clinical Practice:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Master's degree in Advanced Practice Nursing (Acute Care NP) or a graduate of an accredited program in Physician Assistant Studies
• Current active license or willingness to obtain a license to practice in the state of Colorado as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant. Prescriptive authority is required.
• Currently credentialed as an APN or PA by the appropriate national certifying body.

Sr. Instructor of Clinical Practice:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Master's degree in Advanced Practice Nursing (Acute Care NP) or a graduate of an accredited program in Physician Assistant Studies
• Current active license or willingness to obtain a license to practice in the state of Colorado as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Physician Assistant. Prescriptive authority is required.
• Currently credentialed as an APN or PA by the appropriate national certifying body.
• 7+ years or more of post training inpatient/outpatient/intensive care experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in inpatient or intensive care
• 2+ years of experience or advanced training in surgical subspecialities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to learn operative techniques
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally
• Proven ability to care for high acuity, high complexity patients
• Desire to learn and perform procedures appropriate in the pediatric neurosurgery setting
• Ability to work individually and as a team to support team-based medical care in an APP/Physician/Resident Physician model

Conditions of Employment:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

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: Samuel Long, Samuel.long@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by September 16th, 2026

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Instructor: $111,010 to $132,551

Sr. Instructor: $136,528 to $146,376

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.

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 - 20335 - SOM-NS GENERAL OPERATIONS

Schedule

: Full-time

Posting Date

: Sep 9, 2026

Unposting Date

: Ongoing

Posting Contact Name: Samuel Long

Posting Contact Email: Samuel.long@cuanschutz.edu

Position Number: 00852886