Open Rank Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor of Clinical Practice

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus – Neurosurgery

Position #: – Requisition #: 39539

Job Title

Open Rank Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor of Clinical Practice

Job Summary

The Department of Neurosurgery seeks a medical neuro‑oncologist at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor of Clinical Practice level. The role will serve within our Brain Tumor Center and includes teaching, clinical, research, and service responsibilities. The medical neuro‑oncologist works closely with neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, neuropathologists, and neuroradiologists to develop individualized treatment plans while providing access to clinical trials. Support services such as dietician, social work, physical medicine, and neuropsychology are available.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical duties:
  • Acute and chronic outpatient care of neuro‑oncology patients, including administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, disease‑modifying therapy, and health‑maintenance care.
  • Inpatient consultations for neuro‑oncology patients in the University of Colorado Hospital, with documentation and monitoring for adverse events.
  • Participation in clinical trials with an expectation of completing and maintaining research training.
• Educational activities:
  • Supervise and train advanced practice providers, medical students, residents, and fellows in clinics and hospital settings.
  • Support and engage in continuous learning and development among nursing staff, pharmacy staff, and other faculty, including presenting lectures to patients and others regarding neurological conditions and treatments.
• Administrative responsibilities:
  • Data entry into hospital systems, committee work, and projects aimed at improving the specialty and department mission.
  • Ongoing CME is required.

Work Location

Onsite – the role is expected to work at one of our community practices in the southern or northern Front Range area.

Benefits

• 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

Qualifications

• Assistant Professor :
  • MD or DO
  • Completed fellowship training in neuro‑oncology or documented longstanding care
  • State of Colorado medical license and DEA license obtained on or before hire date
  • Eligible for neuro‑oncology board certification or Neuro‑oncology Board Certified
• Associate Professor :
  • MD or DO
  • Completed fellowship training in neuro‑oncology or documented longstanding care
  • Eligible for neuro‑oncology board certification or Neuro‑oncology Board Certified
  • A record of ongoing research activity and funding
  • State of Colorado medical license and DEA license obtained on or before hire date
  • Scholarly and academic record consistent with appointment at the Associate Professor level in the School of Medicine
• Professor :
  • MD or DO
  • Completed fellowship training in neuro‑oncology or documented longstanding care
  • Neuro‑oncology Board Certified
  • A record of ongoing research activity and funding
  • State of Colorado medical license and DEA license obtained on or before hire date
  • Scholarly and academic record consistent with appointment at the Professor level in the School of Medicine
• Preferred Qualifications :
  • Eligible to obtain other states' unrestricted medical licenses, if necessary
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work independently and within diverse team structures
  • Patient privacy rights and patient safety
  • Positive, motivated, engaged, and caring attitude
  • Outstanding clinical skills in neurology and neuro‑oncology medicine (inpatient and outpatient)
  • Ability to work with colleagues and patients in a professional manner
  • Dedication to professional development, teaching, education, and mentoring others
  • Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and creative
  • Writing skills as exemplified in scholarly work and grant applications
  • Willingness to perform multiple administrative duties related to section and department function
  • Willingness to lead multiple educational and administrative section meetings per month
  • Willingness to recruit, work with, mentor, and lead a group of medical professionals

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, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply.

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

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.

Anticipated Pay Range

• Assistant Professor – $200,000 – $320,000
• Associate Professor – $225,000 – $320,000
• Professor – $250,000 – $320,000

All salaries are exclusive of incentive or bonus pay and the role is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non‑exempt.