Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor
Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor
Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor - 37766 Faculty Description
University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus
School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Division
Job Title
Position Number #00839801 - Requisition #37766
The Department of Psychiatry has an opening for a full-time Faculty (unclassified) position.
Job Summary:
This position includes direct clinical care, teaching, supervision, and program development duties, with a focus on providing integrated behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and their families who are seen in the Center for Children's Surgery at an academic medical center. This integrated psychologist role will serve patients and families in the interdisciplinary Pediatric Burn Program and in the interdisciplinary Pediatric Trauma Center.
Please note, this is an open-ranked faculty position and could be categorized as Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide integrated behavioral health services in the Pediatric Burn Program and Pediatric Trauma Center.
- Provide integrated behavioral health services in ambulatory surgical clinics and on inpatient medical floors for children with burn injuries (e.g., contact, scald, friction, thermal, frostbite, chronic wounds) or traumatic injuries (e.g., gunshot wounds, motor vehicle accidents, fractures).
- Conduct Acute Stress Disorder, PTSD, and psychosocial screening for pediatric burn and trauma patients and families that experienced complex injuries.
- Provide evaluation, consultation, individual, family and multifamily intervention for the youth fire setting program in collaboration with the disruptive behavior disorders clinic.
- Collaboratively with other psychosocial providers, coordinate peer support volunteers and programming (e.g., Phoenix SOAR community events).
- Deliver individual, family, and group-based services for surgical patients seen in the burn program and the trauma surgical clinic.
- Consult with pediatric surgery teams to address behavioral health and environmental factors that impact child well-being, quality of life, and trauma recovery. Collaborate closely with psychosocial partners including social work, family navigators, and community health liaisons to deliver comprehensive, team-based care.
- Use evidence-based assessment and treatment approaches for children and adolescents seen in the burn program and trauma center with a wide range of behavioral, developmental, and mental health concerns.
- Supervise psychology trainees (externs, interns, postdoctoral fellows) rotating in the department of surgery.
- Engage in teaching and scholarship, including collaboration on grants and contracts with hospital and community partners.
This description is a summary only and describes 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.
Work Location: Onsite-this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO
Why Join Us:
The CU Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education, and patient care. The campus encompasses the CU health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and CHCO - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the CU 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.
The DOP is one of the largest units in the CU School of Medicine and is comprised of 5 Divisions. The CU DOP sets the standard for Education and Training of leaders in psychiatry and mental health care, conducts ground-breaking Research that aims to eradicate suffering due to psychiatric and substance use disorders, provides ready access to state of-the-art mental health preventions and interventions across the continuum of care, and collaborates with the community and other key stakeholders to promote well-being among all Coloradans. We accomplish this vision in a manner that respects, values, and advocates for the dignity and worth of each individual and family.
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
- 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
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Statement:
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination 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.
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, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:
Instructor:
- 1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
- Minimum degree qualifications: PhD and/or PsyD from an APA-accredited program.
- Must have prior experience in a pediatric health psychology setting and/or extensive experience with trauma treatment serving children and adolescents.
Sr. Instructor:
- 1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
- Minimum degree qualifications: PhD and/or PsyD from an APA-accredited program.
- Must have prior experience in a pediatric health psychology setting and/or extensive experience with trauma treatment serving children and adolescents.
Assistant Professor:
- 1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
- Minimum degree qualifications: PhD and/or PsyD from an APA-accredited program.
- Must have prior experience in a pediatric health psychology setting and/or extensive experience with trauma treatment serving children and adolescents.
Associate Professor:
- 4-7 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
- Minimum degree qualifications: PhD and/or PsyD from an APA-accredited program.
- Must have prior experience in a pediatric health psychology setting and/or extensive experience with trauma treatment serving children and adolescents.
Professor:
- 7+ years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
- Minimum degree qualifications: PhD and/or PsyD from an APA-accredited program.
- Must have prior experience in a pediatric health psychology setting and/or extensive experience with trauma treatment serving children and adolescents.
Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates at the Assistant Professor level or higher will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Offices for the Faculty Experience. Ranks of Instructor and Senior Instructor will be on the TTE track and given an opportunity to switch tracks, if needed, at a later time
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with pediatric populations with medical complexity, injuries, or burns.
- Demonstrated skills in the use of developmentally and diagnostically appropriate screening and assessment tools.
- Demonstrated skills using evidence-based treatment models including but not limited to motivational interviewing strategies, consultation models, and flexible application of cognitive-behavioral therapies.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team model and with surgeons, psychosocial providers, trainees, and colleagues.
- Experience and skill in consulting with professional colleagues and staff.
- Commitment to multiculturalism and experience with diverse populations.
- Experience with supporting patients with community and school reintegration after injury or illness.
- Ability to deliver services in Spanish is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.
- Clinical skill is required for conducting brief and targeted assessments and consultations in integrated care settings.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including providing presentations to community and professional audiences.
- Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and maintain a well-organized work environment.
- Experience developing, training, and supervising psychology trainees.
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.
Questions should be directed to: brandon.fenner@cuanschutz.edu
Screening of Applications Begins:
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by September 30, 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The salary range (or hiring range) is determined based on rank and education for this position and has been established at:
PhD and/or PsyD
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at
Instructor: $105,000 to $120,000
Senior Instructor: $105,000 to $120,000
Assistant Professor: $105,000 to $120,000
Associate Professor: $130,000 to $145,000
Professor: $175,000 to $205,000
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.
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits
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 - 20281 - SOM-PSYCH-Child SP/G Schedule
: Full-time Posting Date
: Sep 17, 2025 Unposting Date
: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Brandon Fenner Posting Contact Email: brandon.fenner@cuanschutz.edu Position Number: 00839801
To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=37766&lang=en
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