"Assistant Professor"

Assistant Professor

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Pediatrics - Hematology/Oncology/BMT-CT

Job Title: Assistant Professor

Position #: 00843851 - Requisition #: 38635

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will have a dedicated interest in the care of patients with non-malignant diseases. S/he will work with other attending physicians on the Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant/ Cellular Therapeutics (BMT-CT) service in the supervision of advance practice providers, fellows, and residents in organizing each day's inpatient rounds, procedures, and family conferences. The schedule is such that there is dedicated time for academic activity in Clinical or Translational research ideally focused on non-malignant BMT-CT. You will have approximately 20% of your time spent conducting clinical/translational research and 80% of your time spent as a faculty member practicing Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant-Cell Therapy independently in the inpatient and outpatient setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide independent care of pediatric BMT-CT patients on the inpatient hospital service
• Provide independent care of pediatric BMT-CT patients in the outpatient clinic and infusion center
• Communicate with referring physicians regarding shared patients on BMT-CT service
• Lead BMT advance practice providers (APPs: physician assistants and nurse practitioners) in the care of both inpatients and outpatients
• Provide education and supervision to medical students, residents and fellows in the inpatient and outpatient settings
• Write admission, discharge, acute care, and chemotherapy orders in collaboration with other physicians and advanced practice providers
• Provide coordination of care between the inpatient and outpatient settings
• Participate in the treatment of patients on clinical research protocols
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary care with other hospital and outpatient services
• Coordinate and assist with education of new patients and families
• Participate in Quality/Safety, Process Improvement Initiatives
• Conduct investigator-initiated research studies in pediatric bone marrow transplantation for non-malignant disease including evolving cellular or gene therapy approaches
• Provide educational support to residents, fellows, nursing, support staff and other learners
• Perform procedures independently

Work Location: Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Board Certified or Eligible in Pediatric Hematology, Oncology.
• Active or ability to attain Colorado state license and DEA certification.
• Successful completion of a Fellowship in Pediatric Hematology, Oncology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in the independent care and management of pediatric hematology/oncology/BMT-CT patients.
• Pediatric BMT-CT subspecialty/fellowship training at a high volume academic medical center is strongly preferred (can substitute for one year of experience listed above).
• Record of sustained independent funding of clinical research or translational/laboratory work, with preference given to candidates who have secured at least one cycle of renewed funding if greater than 20% protected research time is to be included in this position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to independently care for and manage complex Pediatric BMT patients in an academic setting.
• High customer service skills, team-based patient care, and ability to meet productivity targets are expected.

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: Staci Ertzberger at Staci.Ertzberger@childrenscolorado.org

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by 02/28/2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

HIRING RANGE: $184,000 - $198,000