"Open Rank Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor"

Job Details

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Neurosurgery

Job Title: Open Rank Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor

Position #:00842867– Requisition #:38404

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurosurgery currently seeks a medical neuro-oncologist at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level to serve as a medical neuro-oncologist within our newly minted Brain Tumor Center. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) faculty position which will include teaching, clinical, research, and service responsibilities. Medical Neuro-Oncology works closely with a multi-disciplinary team including neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, neuropathologists, and neuroradiologists to create a comprehensive treatment plan unique to each individual patient, taking into account the patient's and family's needs while providing state-of-the-art care and access to new developments and appropriate clinical trials. Neuro-Oncology patients are additionally supported by the availability of dietician, social work, physical medicine, and neuropsychological services.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical duties

• Acute and chronic outpatient care of Neuro-Oncology patients including administration of chemotherapy and immunotherapy, disease-modifying therapy, and health maintenance care.
• Monitor patients for adverse events related to therapeutics.
• Inpatient consultations for acute or chronic Neuro-Oncology patients in the University of Colorado Hospital with attendant documentation for these consults.
• Participation in clinical trials with expectation of completing and maintaining research trainings.

Educational activities

• Supervise medical students, residents, and fellows in clinics and in the hospital setting.
• Provide supervision and training for advanced practice providers.
• Attend neurology lectures and teaching conferences.
• Train medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Support, share, and engage in continual learning and development among nursing staff, other faculty and advanced practice providers, pharmacy staff, medical students, and neurology residents and fellows. 
• Periodic presentation of 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.
• Attendance at meetings and educational events of the department and specialty programs is expected.
• Ongoing CME is required.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located at one of our community practices in the southern or northern Front Range area.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Neurosurgery has grown over the years and we currently have 32 MD faculty, 32 Advance Practice Providers and 15 Research faculty. Our Department has very specialized surgeons and programs with expertise in Neuro-Spine, Endovascular Neurosurgery, Skull-Based/Tumor, Functional and Stereotactic, Neuro ICU and Neuropsychology. We also offer an ACGME approved residency program in Neurosurgery that offers 2 to 3 resident opportunities every other year. One-year fellowships are offered in all our specialties for advanced training. We have increased our research operations with 19 new grants in FY24, totaling over $1 Million dollars in new funding dollars in FY24 and are hoping to expand these endeavors over the next 3-5 years. The Department of Neurosurgery believes in investing in our faculty, staff and trainees and provides opportunities for their growth and wellness.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Assistant Professor:

• MD or DO
• Completed fellowship training in Neuro-Oncology or documented longstanding care
• A State of Colorado medical license and DEA license must be 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
• 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 or DO
• Completed fellowship training in Neuro-Oncology or documented longstanding care
• Neuro-oncology Board Certified
• A record of ongoing research activity and funding
• 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:

• 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
• A 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, and education, and to mentoring others
• Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and creative
• Writing skills as exemplified in scholarly work and grant applications
• Ability and willingness to perform multiple administrative duties related to section and department function
• Ability and willingness to lead multiple educational and administrative section meetings per month
• Ability and willingness to recruit, work with, mentor and lead a diverse group of medical professionals

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: Krystin Martinez, Krystin.martinez@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by December 1, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (*or hiring range*) for this position, exclusive of incentive pay or bonus has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Assistant Professor – $200,000 – $320,000

Associate Professor- $225,000 - $320,000

Professor- $250,000 - $320,000