Oversee the clinical operations of the Division, ensuring the
highest standards of care in IR clinical and procedural care, and
vascular imaging.
Collaborate with other departments to advance interdisciplinary
patient care.
Partner with the IR education leadership team to oversee the
Division's educational mission, including the training and
professional development of IR/DR Independent Residents (2/year),
IR Integrated Residents (4/year with additional military match),
and DR residents (38).
Participate in administrative decision-making, including
budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation to support the
Division's growth.
Take a leadership role in recruitment, retention, and
professional development of IR faculty.
Serve as UCHealth Clinical Director of Interventional
Radiology, partnering with hospital and health-system
leadership.
Diagnostic and Clinical Responsibilities
The Division Chief will participate in clinical duties,
including:
- Maintaining an active clinical practice in IR and vascular
imaging
- Weekend IR call duties shared equally by all Division faculty,
with IR specialty-specific coverage
Faculty members have access to personal workstations for occasional
work-from-home duties, with clinical responsibilities based
primarily at the main hospital in Aurora. The Division Chief will
provide clinical and operational leadership across the Division's
hospital-based and ambulatory sites, including the University of
Colorado Hospital, Highlands Ranch Hospital, CU Ridgeline OBL, and
the Lowry ASC.
Work Location:
Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in
Aurora, CO.
Why Join Us:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class
medical destination at the forefront of transformative science,
medicine, education, and patient care. The campus encompasses the
University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60
centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent
hospitals -
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and
Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million
adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected
and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz
Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and
professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled
by over $757 million in research grants. For more information,
visit
www.cuanschutz.edu
.
Why work for the University?
We have amazing benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday,
vacation and sick leave. The University of Colorado offers an
excellent benefits package including:
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross
pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of
time)
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 11/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all
CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
There are many additional perks & programs with the
CU Advantage .
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of
hire.
This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Associate
Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as
indicated below:
Associate Professor/Professor:
- Licensed MD or DO from accredited institution in the U.S., or
equivalent, if a non-U.S. graduate
- Colorado Medical License at time of hire
- ABR certified
- Subspecialty training in Interventional Radiology
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in clinical operations, education, research, proven
record of academic achievement
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Prior leadership roles at local and national levels
- National reputation in Interventional Radiology
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated clinical expertise across the breadth of
contemporary IR, with competence in vascular imaging interpretation
appropriate to the Division's clinical practice.
Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty, selected
candidates will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that
corresponds to their area of excellence.
Open Rank: Rank at the time of appointment will be based on
the candidate's demonstrated contributions and experience in
teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. We
welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments
and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of
their professional impact. Learn more about faculty tracks at the
Office for Faculty Affairs .
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: Drue Wagenschutz (
Drue.Wagenschutz@cuanschutz.edu
)
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best
consideration, apply by November 1, 2026.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (
or hiring range ) for this
position has been established as
HIRING RANGE:
Associate Professor: $550,000 - $700,000
Professor: $550,000 - $700,000
The above salary range (
or hiring range ) represents the
University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of
possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not
eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.
The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans
and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator:
http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws
governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to
creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect
and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to
apply, including protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities.
ADA Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants
with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To
request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with
Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA
Coordinator at
hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu
.
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to
ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff,
students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct
background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19
virus and other
vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer
in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated
hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be
required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance
policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or
volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain
research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you
must enroll in the
occupational health medical surveillance program .