Employment Opportunities

The Department of Otolaryngology ​- Head & Neck Surgery's mission is to provide outstanding, cutting-edge clinical care, research, and state-of-the-art training. The Department is affiliated with six hospitals: University of Colorado Hospital, Highlands Ranch Hospital, Children's Hospital Colorado, the Veteran's Administration Medical Center, Denver Health, and National Jewish.

Any openings with the Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery will be listed on this page.

 

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We are hiring! Please see below for our current employment opportunities:

 

Open Rank Professor Series - Auditory & Vestibular Function Research Apply to requisition 34871

Applications are invited for a tenure eligible faculty position at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. This Translational faculty position represents a joint hire between the Departments of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery and Physiology & Biophysics as we seek to expand the Hearing and Balance research cluster at the UC-AMC. This highly collaborative group includes several NIH-funded investigators with broad interests in peripheral and central mechanisms associated with auditory and vestibular function from animal models to humans and includes Drs. Agrawal, Greene, Klug, Manchaiah, Peng, Rennie, Santos-Cortez, Tollin, Uhler, and others.

This unique group of investigators is focused on addressing key research questions in hearing and balance spanning across basic, translational and clinically focused research. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D., MD or MD/PhD and will lead an active extramurally funded research program focused on central/cortical mechanisms of auditory and/or vestibular function using cutting edge techniques such as in vivo Ca2+ imaging, electrophysiology, bioengineering, brain computer/machine interfaces, and/or computational approaches.

Successful applicants are expected to lead a vigorous, externally funded research program, participate in professional, medical and/or graduate program teaching, and complete serve duties for the department, school and/or campus.

 

Open Rank Assistant Professor - Neurotology MD (UCHealth Highlands Ranch Campus) Apply to requisition 36409

The Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine’s mission is to provide outstanding, cutting-edge clinical care, research, and state-of-the-art training. The Department is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified neurotologist to join the full-time faculty. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 

• Clinical service in the field of Neurotology, with the primary location for this position being the UCHealth Highlands Ranch campus, with additional practice within affiliated hospitals/clinics including the University of Colorado Hospital on the Anschutz Medical Campus.
• Teaching and mentoring of residents, medical students, and other related trainees.
• Faculty expectation for regular academic/scholarship/research activities toward academic promotion. 

Open Rank Assistant Professor - Facial Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery MD (CU Anschutz Medical Campus) Apply to requisition 30991

The Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery is seeking a board-eligible or board-qualified otolaryngologist with subspecialty training in Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery (FPRS) to join the full-time faculty. Particular consideration will be given to candidates with experience/interest in facial nerve reanimation, transgender surgery, cosmetic procedures, and/or clinical research. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Clinical service in the field of FPRS, with the primary location for this position being the University of Colorado Hospital at Anschutz Medical Campus as well as surrounding network of care sites.
• Development of a clinical program in an area of growth at the University of Colorado, specifically in facial nerve reanimation, transgender surgery, cosmetic procedures, and/or clinical research.
• Teaching and mentoring of fellows, residents, medical students, and other related trainees.
• Faculty expectation for regular academic/scholarship/research activities toward academic promotion.

 

Open Rank Professor - Pediatric Otolaryngologist – MD  (CU Anschutz Medical Campus) Apply to requisition 32294

The Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery is seeking a board-eligible or board-qualified pediatric otolaryngologist to join the full-time faculty. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Clinical service in the field of Pediatric Otolaryngology, with the primary location for this position being Children’s Hospital Colorado located at Anschutz Medical Campus as well as surrounding network of care sites.- Teaching and mentoring of fellows, residents, medical students, and other related trainees.
• Teaching and mentoring of fellows, residents, medical students, and other related trainees.
• Faculty expectation for regular academic/scholarship/research activities toward academic promotion 

 

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Instructor (multiple positions available) Apply to requisition 33600

The Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery is seeking energetic individuals for full-time Advanced Practice Provider positions for its adult practice. We are seeking multiple open positions at this time, in a variety of subspecialties and practice locations as our department continues to grow! The qualified candidates will be appointed to the rank of Instructor within the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery. 

We are seeking one position to be located at the Cherry Creek Medical Center. The provider will practice independently in an outpatient setting, in a shared suite with several subspecialty Otolaryngology MDs. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• The advanced practice provider will be expected to support all facets of the outpatient clinical service to include the following: manage new and return patient visits, provide pre-operative and post-operative education and care, and coordination of care with providers within and outside the University setting. This will take place in concert with RN and MA staff already in place.
• The candidate will be trained to perform office-based procedures such as nasal endoscopy, flexible laryngoscopy, minor biopsies and cerumen removal.

We are seeking positions within our head & neck cancer practice to be located at the Anschutz Medical Campus. As an active member of the head & neck surgery team, the candidate will work under the supervision of experienced head & neck surgeons in the outpatient and/or inpatient setting supporting a large academic tertiary referral practice focusing on the management of complex head and neck cancer patients. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• The advanced practice provider will be expected to support all facets of the outpatient clinical service to include the following: manage new and return patient visits, provide pre-operative and post-operative education and care, and coordination of care with providers within and outside the University setting. This will take place in concert with RN and MA staff already in place.
• The candidate will be trained to perform office-based procedures such as fiberoptic laryngoscopy, nasal endoscopy, management of feeding tubes, management of tracheostomy tubes, and office-based procedures such as simple biopsies.
• The advanced practice provider will be expected to support all facets of the inpatient clinical service to include the following: daily rounds, patient orders, inpatient progress notes, obtaining consultations and coordinating inpatient care. 

We are seeking additional positions in the outpatient and/or inpatient settings at the Anschutz Medical Campus and surrounding network of care sites. Positions may be within subspecialty practice such as Otology, Rhinology, Facial Plastics, Sleep, or General Otolaryngology. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• For inpatient positions, the advanced practice provider will work under the supervision of the adult faculty otolaryngologists to provide primarily inpatient care, with the potential for occasional outpatient follow-up care. The advanced practice provider will be expected to support all facets of the inpatient clinical service, to include the following:
  
  • Admission of patients during weekday hours.
  • Daily rounding on patients with the Chief Resident and resident team and assistance with clinical documentation.
  • Discharge planning for patients on service, including care coordination of home health and supplies (such as tracheostomy supplies and care, tube feedings, wound care).
  • Consultations, both inpatient and from the emergency department, during weekday hours. Performed bedside procedures, such as endoscopy and biopsy, as appropriate.
  • Perform patient and family education as well as obtaining surgical consents, as appropriate.
  • Direct communication with nursing, respiratory therapy, social work, consulting services, and other care management teams as well as PCPs is expected.
  • For outpatient positions, the advanced practice provider will work under the supervision of the faculty otolaryngologist. The position will be expected to support all facets of the outpatient clinical service to include the following: manage new and return patient visits, provide pre-operative and post-operative education and care, and coordination of care with providers within and outside the University setting. This will take place in concert with RN and MA staff already in place.
  • The candidate will be trained to perform office-based procedures such as fiberoptic laryngoscopy, nasal endoscopy, management of feeding tubes, management of tracheostomy tubes, flexible laryngoscopy, minor biopsies, and cerumen removal.

   

 

Grant Specialist (CU Anschutz Medical Campus) - Apply to requisition 36380

The University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus is currently seeking applications for a Grants Specialist for the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery. This full-time, University Staff position is responsible for executing research-related tasks and act as a primary point of contact for all Postaward activities. This role will be responsible for managing, developing, implementing, and providing oversight of Postaward grant functions for the Department’s research faculty, postdoc fellows, graduate students, and residents. This position will also manage research support activities for AEF, DEF, gift, and other auxiliary funds for the Department’s research faculty. This position will oversee the financials of all the laboratories in the Department and will be highly accountable for the financial wellness of all the labs. Furthermore, this position will serve as a liaison between the Department and the Pre-Award Shared Services (PASS) group as well as oversee the Preaward functions for the Department’s training grants.

This position will work independently, as well as interact with a diverse group of professionals and research faculty, in an evolving professional environment to effectively contribute to the growth and accomplishment of departmental goals. It is expected that these duties and responsibilities are performed at an advanced (Sr. Professional) to expert level (Principal Professional) level, and that this position has complete responsibility and accountability for all departmental processes that involve Postaward grant management.