"Open Rank Assistant/Associate Professor – Orthopedic Oncologist/Surgeon"

Job Summary

The Department of Orthopedics at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Oncologist/Surgeon and Researcher to perform clinical services, research, and education duties in the Orthopedic Oncology Section within the Department and for the Colorado Program for Musculoskeletal Research (CPMR). The position will have an affiliation with the University of Colorado Cancer Center; an NCI Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center on the Anschutz Campus. This position requires establishment of a successful and impactful clinical practice in orthopedic/musculoskeletal oncology, development of a federally competitive basic/translational research program as an independent investigator and contribution to the Department's education mission by training and mentoring orthopedic residents, clinical fellows, and scientists.

This position is situated on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO; a 2.5-billion-dollar campus that combines state of the art medical and research facilities and is home to 2 major hospitals. The campus neighbors a newly constructed Veterans Administration Medical Center (Rocky Mountain VAMC) and has direct highway and light rail access to the Denver International Airport and communities across the Denver Metro Area. Research activities will be conducted in research facilities and clinical work will be conducted at outpatient and hospital facilities on the Anschutz Campus as well as other University of Colorado Health facilities in the Denver area as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and nurturing a clinical practice emphasizing medical and surgical treatment of musculoskeletal tumors.
• Maximizing quality of clinical care in this context by employing already established departmental data capture protocols and by actively envisioning and developing quality improvement measures for clinical practice.
• Working with the Department of Orthopedics and the Musculoskeletal Oncology Section, to achieve collaboration and synergy with other sections in Orthopedics and other clinical departments in the School of Medicine.
• Developing, conducting, leading and presenting your own research in accordance with the Department of Orthopedics' research mission.
• Presentation of research findings in local, national, and international venues and publication of findings in the peer-reviewed literature.
• Developing competitive grant proposals and successfully winning extramural support from NIH and other federal, foundation, and industry sources.
• Participating in the education of medical students, graduate students, orthopedic residents, clinical fellows and postdoctoral trainees via formal training programs in the Department and in the School of Medicine.
• Contribute to fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability in the Department of Orthopedics, the CPMR, and the Cancer Center.

Why Join Us

The Colorado Program for Musculoskeletal Research (CPMR) is situated in the Research Division of the Department of Orthopedics and including investigators across the 4 University of Colorado Campuses focused on musculoskeletal research. The position provides access to unique resources, including several core facilities with state-of-the-art infrastructure, an education program that includes a formal curriculum, a visiting scientist speaker series, an annual symposium, and a weekly grant development meeting for PIs and trainees, and formal opportunities to establish and nurture mentor-mentee relationships to support trainee career progression. The department's overarching mission is to provide the highest quality, professional, and innovative care through the integration of comprehensive education and cutting-edge research. We place a high level of importance on achieving and maintaining a diverse environment that fosters excellence and rewarding opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Assistant Professor

• Completion of at least a one-year Orthopedic Oncology Fellowship
• Board certified/eligible as an orthopedic surgeon
• Evidence of previous research grant submissions
• Completion of a 5-year residency in Orthopedic Surgery

Associate Professor

• Completion of at least a one-year Orthopedic Oncology Fellowship
• Board certified as an orthopedic surgeon
• Completion of a 5-year residency in Orthopedic Surgery
• Track record of high impact publications
• Evidence of previous research grant submissions

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in developing a clinical practice with focus on sarcoma patients and metastatic bone disease patients
• Strong research interest in musculoskeletal cancers
• Previous success winning research grants

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 or resume 3. Contact Information for three professional references including name, position, institutional affiliation, and email address. Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Questions should be directed to: Lindsey Renn, lindsey.renn@cuanschutz.edu.

Screening of Applications Begins

Immediately and continues until the position is filled. Full consideration will be given to those who apply by November 30, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range

Assistant Professor - $230,000 - $280,000 Associate Professor - $280,000 - $350,000