"Open Rank Assistant to Associate Professor of Surgery"

Open Rank Assistant to Associate Professor of Surgery

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Department of Surgery, Division of Transplant Surgery

Job Title: Open Rank Assistant to Associate Professor of Surgery

Position #: 00794770 - Requisition #:36998

Job Summary:

Open rank Assistant to Associate Professor of Surgery - Liver, Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Surgeon

The Division of Transplant Surgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is seeking a full-time, Board eligible, fellowship-trained transplant surgeon with expertise in liver, kidney and pancreas transplantation. This is a one-year appointment at Assistant or Associate Professor level. Primary responsibilities will be at the University of Colorado School of Medicine as well as nearby University of Colorado Hospital.

Duties of this faculty position will include participation in; kidney, liver and pancreas transplantation, pediatric liver and kidney transplant, major liver surgeries as well as organ recovery using profusion technologies and dialysis access surgery. Other activities of the transplant surgeon include clinical care, immunosuppression management, surgical rounds, transplant selection committees and educational conferences. This individual will also be expected to actively participate in clinical research activities related to transplantation on an ongoing basis. The Assistant / Associate Professor role will also help in academic activities including teaching medical students, residents, fellows and related service duties and call coverage. Other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participation in adult and pediatric kidney, liver and pancreas transplantation.
• Organ procurement call and recovery using perfusion technologies.
• Clinical care, immunosuppression management, surgical rounds, transplant selection committees and educational conferences.
• Clinical research activities related to transplantation on an ongoing basis.

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

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 or Associate Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Assistant Professor:

• 1-6 years of experience
• Medical Degree from an accredited School of Medicine
• Completion of transplant fellowship in liver, kidney and pancreas at an accredited Transplant Center
• Eligibility for Board Certification - must complete boards within 2 years
• Involved in clinical and translational research

Associate Professor

• 6-10 years of experience
• Medical Degree from an accredited School of Medicine
• Completion of transplant fellowship in liver, kidney and pancreas at an accredited Transplant Center
• Eligibility for Board Certification - must complete boards within 2 years
• Involved in clinical and translational research

Preferred Qualifications: (same for both ranks)

• Experience with robotic renal and liver procedures
• Experience with DCD organ recovery
• Experience in ex-vivo perfusion
• Experience with normothermic regional perfusion
• Leadership and communication skills

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: Jody Robertson, Jody.Robertson@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by August 1, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

HIRING RANGE:

Assistant Professor - $300,000 - 380,000, plus productivity incentives when eligible.

Associate Professor - $350,000- $450,000, plus productivity incentives when eligible.