**Faculty Position in Lung Immunology and Inflammation Research - Open Rank MD, MD/PhD, PhD (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor)** **Description** **University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus** **Department: Medicine - Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care** **Job Title: Faculty Position in Lung Immunology and Inflammation Research - Open Rank MD,** **MD/PhD, PhD (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor)** **Position #00828979 - Requisition #35584** **Job Summary:** + Lead an independent research program with a well-funded research portfolio that is sustained through extramural grant acquisition. + Collaborate with basic science and clinical researchers to drive translational research that bridges discovery and application and fosters development of multi-investigator programs. + Publish groundbreaking, innovative research in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at national and international conferences. + Provide mentorship and guidance to trainees and junior faculty. + Contribute to the academic mission of the Division and the Institution through teaching, curriculum development, and service on committees. + Participate in established Denver citywide programs that include the University and affiliates. **Why Join Us:** **About the Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine** **About the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus** **Why work for the University?** + 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 **Diversity and Equity:** **Qualifications:** **Minimum Qualifications:** **PhD Candidates:** + PhD degree with minimum of 2 years of research experience in basic and translational lung immunology, cell biology, or a related field of respiratory research + Current or past faculty appointment as an Assistant, Associate Professor, or equivalent in an academic institution + PhD degree with at least 4 years of experience leading a research group in basic and translational lung immunology, cell biology, or a related field of respiratory research + Current or past faculty appointment as an Associate Professor, Professor, or equivalent in an academic institution + PhDdegree with at least 7 years of experience leading a research group in basic and translational lung immunology, cell biology, or a related field of respiratory research **MD or MD/PhD Candidates:** + MD, MD/PhD or equivalent degree with minimum of 2 years of research experience in basic and translational lung immunology, cell biology, or a related field of respiratory research + Medical Degree from an accredited school of medicine + Completion of Pulmonary Sciences or Internal Medicine Fellowship (ACGME accredited) + Board Eligible or Certification in Pulmonary Science or Critical Care Medicine + Ability to obtain license to practice as a physician in the state of Colorado with prescriptive privileges by the time of hire + Current or past faculty appointment as an Assistant, Associate Professor, or equivalent in an academic institution + MD, MD/PhD or equivalent degree with at least 4 years of experience leading a research group in basic and translational lung immunology, cell biology, or a related field of respiratory research + Medical Degree from an accredited school of medicine + Completion of Pulmonary Sciences or Internal Medicine Fellowship (ACGME accredited) + Board Eligible or Certification in Pulmonary Science or Critical Care Medicine + Ability to obtain license to practice as a physician in the state of Colorado with prescriptive privileges by the time of hire + Current or past faculty appointment as an Associate Professor, Professor, or equivalent in an academic institution + MD, MD/PhD or equivalent degree with at least 7 years of experience leading a research group in basic and translational lung immunology, cell biology, or a related field of respiratory research + Medical Degree from an accredited school of medicine + Completion of Pulmonary Sciences or Internal Medicine Fellowship (ACGME accredited) + Board Eligible or Certification in Pulmonary Science or Critical Care Medicine + Ability to obtain license to practice as a physician in the state of Colorado with prescriptive privileges by the time of hire **Preferred Qualifications:** + Candidate must demonstrate excellence in research + Expertise in airway epithelial cell and molecular biology and omics approaches + Expertise in translational lung research related to the diseases above + Experience with clinical research and the ability to bridge basic science findings with clinical applications + Proven track record of peer-reviewed publications and successful grant acquisition + Team leadership experience **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** + A commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive research environment. + Ability to develop collaborative or independent research projects + Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment + Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and mentorship skills + Effectiveness in grant-writing + Ability to provide educational knowledge and skills to various learners + MD or MD/PhD candidates: knowledge of standard inpatient and outpatient clinical operations and procedures; diagnosis of disorders and diseases of the lungs **How to Apply:** 1. A cover letter describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position 2. Curriculum vitae / Resume 3. Two page overview of prior and future research 4. Five professional references including name, address, phone number, and email address **Screening of Applications Begins:** **May 15, 2025.** **Anticipated Pay Range:** **HIRING RANGE:** **ADA Statement:** **Background Check Statement:** **Vaccination Statement:** **Job Category** **Primary Location** **Schedule** **Posting Date** **Unposting Date** **To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=35584&lang=en (https://apptrkr.com/5832366)** Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/) Faculty Position in Lung Immunology and Inflammation Research - Open Rank MD, MD/PhD, PhD (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor) - 35584 Faculty The Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine at the Anschutz Medical Campus of the University of Colorado School of Medicine is seeking highly motivated and accomplished scientists for full-time faculty positions. Successful candidates will join a collaborative and multidisciplinary team focused on advancing respiratory health that applies to asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, pulmonary fibrosis, respiratory infections, and transplant medicine. The faculty member and research team will participate in a translational airway research program that addresses focus areas above in the context of host defense, epithelial biology, and immune responses in the airways. Joint appointments in other basic science departments may be available.Key Responsibilities may include: The Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine is in the Department of Medicine (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5832366&targetURL=https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/medicine/faculty-affairs/faculty-advancement) within the School of Medicine (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5832366&targetURL=https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/pulmonary) . Over 140 Division faculty are located across four sites: the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5832366&targetURL=https://www.cuanschutz.edu/) , National Jewish Health (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5832366&targetURL=https://www.nationaljewish.org/home) , Denver Health, (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5832366&targetURL=https://www.denverhealth.org/?utm\_medium=local\_listing&utm\_source=google&utm\_campaign=brand) and the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5832366&targetURL=https://www.va.gov/eastern-colorado-health-care/) .The Division has a long and illustrious history, which includes many seminal discoveries in tuberculosis, interstitial lung disease, airway disease, cancer, and critical care. We continue to enhance all aspects of our division and associated training programs, and as a result, we have seen tremendous and sustained growth. 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 (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5832366&targetURL=https://www.uchealth.org/locations/uchealth-university-of-colorado-hospital-uch/) and Children's Hospital Colorado (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5832366&targetURL=https://www.childrenscolorado.org/locations/anschutz-medical-campus-aurora/) - 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 $705 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5832366&targetURL=https://www.cuanschutz.edu/) .We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5832366&targetURL=https://advantage.cu.edu/) . 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.The Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine strives to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, engage with diverse perspectives through a growth mindset, and maximize the success and inclusion of all trainees, staff, and faculty. We are committed to creating a healthy work environment that values and promotes well-being of our trainees, staff, and faculty. Though we are a large division, we are continuously fostering our supportive community that values diversity and inclusion. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.This is an open rank position. Candidate will be hired at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (tenured or tenure-track), commensurate with background, experience, and records of success. Assistant Professor: Associate Professor: Professor: Assistant Professor: Associate Professor: Professor: For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5832366&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) . Questions should be directed to: Natalya Cruz-Teixeira, natalya.cruz-teixeira@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5832366&targetURL=natalya.cruz-teixeira@cuanschutz.edu) . This is an ongoing search for multiple positions/ranks and screening will begin immediately. This posting will close The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as Assistant Professor: $90,744 to $250,000Associate Professor: $98,868 to $300,000Professor: $132,864 to $350,000The 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 (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5832366&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/node/153125) The University will provide reasonable accommodation 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@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5832366&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu) . 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. CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5832366&targetURL=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-combined-schedule.pdf) . 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 (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5832366&targetURL=https://research.cuanschutz.edu/ehs/home/divisions/occupational-health/oh-enrollment) . Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References, Additional Attachments - Refer to Application Materials Instructions Below Application Materials Instructions: Two page overview of prior and future research : Faculty : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20219 - SOM-MED-PUL GENERAL OPERATIONS : Full-time : Nov 26, 2024 : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Natalya Cruz-Teixeira Posting Contact Email: natalya.cruz-teixeira@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5832366&targetURL=natalya.cruz-teixeira@cuanschutz.edu) Position Number: 00828979jeid-afdaea6445a1b44b9af683b676231032 The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.