"Open Rank Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor"

Job Details

University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: Department of Neurosurgery

Job Title: Open Rank Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor

Position # 00845233: – Requisition #:39104

Job Summary:

The Neuropsychology Division in the Department of Neurosurgery at University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus School of Medicine is seeking a full-time clinical Neuropsychologist. The University of Colorado Hospital Neuropsychology Clinic serves a broad array of neurologic, medical, and psychiatric patients, with the majority of our referrals coming from our Neurosurgery and Neurology clinics, including pre- and post-surgical evaluations for our Deep Brain Stimulation and Epilepsy Surgery teams. Other neurosurgical and neurologic populations that we frequently see include brain tumors, neurodegenerative disorders, multiple sclerosis, and concussion.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Conduct outpatient neuropsychological evaluations within the UCH Neuropsychology Clinic. Activities include neuropsychological testing, scoring, interpretation, and report writing, and providing feedback to patients and/or referring physicians.
2. Training and supervision of Neuropsychology Technicians to ensure quality of neuropsychological test administration and scoring and adequate performance of other essential job-related duties.
3. Training and supervision of Neuropsychology Post-doctoral Fellows.
4. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

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.

Certification and Licensure

Must have an active license (or be immediately eligible for licensure) to practice psychology in the state of Colorado.

Senior Instructor

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited program, with an emphasis in Neuropsychology.
• Completion of an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship specializing in Neuropsychology.
• Completion of a two-year post-doctoral fellowship specializing in Clinical Neuropsychology.
• Eligibility for Board Certification in Clinical Neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP-CN)
• Experience with neurosurgical and neurological patient populations, including pre- and post- neurosurgical evaluations, brain tumor, epilepsy, movement disorders, dementia, and multiple sclerosis.

Assistant Professor

• All of the above plus
• Board Certification in Clinical Neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP-CN)
• At least three years of experience in full-time Neuropsychology clinical practice with at least one year of experience in clinical neuropsychology practice in an academic medical setting. Extensive experience with neurosurgical and neurological patient populations, including pre- and post- neurosurgical evaluations, brain tumor, epilepsy, movement disorders, dementia, and multiple sclerosis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other physicians and staff at all levels throughout the institution.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability, with capacity for program building.

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: Brian Hoyt; brian.hoyt@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

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

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (*or hiring range*) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Sr. Instructor: $100,000 - $115,000

Assistant Professor: $115,000 - $135,000