"Epilepsy I - Open Rank- Assistant, Associate, Professor"

Epilepsy I - Open Rank- Assistant, Associate, Professor

University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: Neurology

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurology at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking to recruit dynamic candidates to expand its clinical and basic science research programs within our several of our sub-specialties. The position is full-time faculty, with the opportunity for academic promotion, which is determined on criteria of demonstrated excellence in the areas of education, research, clinical care, and community service. We are seeking individuals who are collaborative, communicative, caring, detail oriented, organized, proactive, able to think critically, focused on quality, dedicated to personal growth, and highly motivated.

The position is located at the University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus. Hours will be dependent on business need (i.e., patient volume, schedules, research study needs).

Key Responsibilities:

The duties in this faculty position will include teaching, research and service responsibilities. The overall determination of research and clinical activities and allocation of time and effort will be subject to the determination of the Section Head.

Clinical duties may include responsibilities at the faculty-level for in-patient / out-patient services as well as consultations, and emergency consultation of the Neurology Department. While on service, obligations will include supervision of medical students, residents, and some fellows, supervision of patient procedures, and teaching of the house-staff as well as students.

Teaching activities include attending neurology services, leading teaching conferences and training medical students, residents, and fellows.

Administrative responsibilities will include data entry into hospital systems, development of critical pathways, committee work and projects aimed at improving the specialty and department mission. It is assumed the bulk of this non-clinical time will be spent working toward the production of scholarship activities. Attendance at meetings and educational events of the department and specialty programs is expected. Other duties may be assigned as need arises.

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

Why Join Us:

This faculty position will work in the Epilepsy Section, which currently has 10 Epileptologists, 9 APPs, and 2 fellows. The Epilepsy Section runs several multidisciplinary collaborative and critical care clinics including the Epilepsy pregnancy clinic, Tuberous Sclerosis clinic, Functional Neurological Disorders Clinic, Neuro-feedback clinic, Diet clinic, Neuro-modulation clinic, Pre-surgery clinic, Surgery clinic, and Tele-epilepsy. The Epileptologists and Epilepsy APPs also rotate through and are responsible for staffing the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) and inpatient EEG service (cEEG). All of these activities take place at UCHealth or surrounding Denver metro assigned sites. Opportunities are available to join or develop clinical and basic science research related to epilepsy and to participate in administrative or educational leadership and in program development.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Assistant Professor:

• MD degree
• Applicants must have completed fellowship training in Epilepsy, or neurophysiology
• Applicants must be Board Certified or eligible to be board certified before start date
• A State of Colorado medical license and DEA license must be obtained on or before hire date

Associate Professor:

• MD degree
• Applicants must have completed fellowship training in Epilepsy, or neurophysiology
• Applicants must be Board Certified or eligible to be board certified before start date
• A State of Colorado medical license and DEA license must be obtained on or before hire date
• Applicants must have a scholarly and academic record consistent with appointment at the Associate Professor level in the School of Medicine

Professor:

• MD degree
• Applicants must have completed fellowship training in Epilepsy, or neurophysiology
• Applicants must be Board Certified or eligible to be board certified before start date
• A State of Colorado medical license and DEA license must be obtained on or before hire date
• Applicants must have a scholarly and academic record consistent with appointment at the Professor level in the School of Medicine

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an Academic Medical setting
• A record of previous or current research activity and funding is highly desirable
• Additional board certifications eligibility

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 as well as excellent patient rapport
• A positive, motivated, engaged, and caring attitude
• Empathetic to patients with chronic illnesses
• Great attention to detail and quality
• Ability to work with colleagues and patients in a confidential and professional manner
• Practices and follows good documentation processes
• Dedication to professional development and life-long learning
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible
• Experience with web-based tracking systems and Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access)

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: Neurology, neurology-hr@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by February 1, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

HIRING RANGE:

• Assistant Professor: $260,000 to $270,000
• Associate Professor: $270,000 to $280,000
• Professor: $280,000 to $300,000