"Physician/Faculty – Orthopedic Infectious Diseases (Open Rank)"

The Division of Infectious Diseases is recruiting a faculty member (academic rank determined at hire) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (Anschutz Medical Campus) with a primary interest in orthopedic infectious diseases both clinically and in research/scholarship. The ideal applicant would be prepared to develop a clinical research program in orthopedic infections and mentor other faculty. Clinical duties will be primarily in orthopedic infections and general ID. Responsibilities will include inpatient and outpatient consultative services, active involvement in the musculoskeletal infections program, development of research projects and quality improvement and participation in division educational activities. This position offers an exciting and unique chance to work in a multidisciplinary setting as a member of the limb restoration and salvage team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Outpatient clinical services for general and orthopedic infectious diseases
• Inpatient consultative services on orthopedic and general services. Supervise fellow/resident/medical students on inpatient services
• Working with APPs and clinical support staff on inpatient and outpatient services
• Develop clinical research program in orthopedics ID
• Engage in teaching and mentoring of trainees
• Publish scholarly work from research and quality improvement projects
• Participate in division case conferences, journal clubs and grand rounds
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds for discussion of complex infectious diseases cases with orthopedics, plastic surgery and other specialties.

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

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, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications.

• Assistant Professor: MD/DO (or equivalent) or MD-PhD degree; Completion of ID fellowship at accredited program; Should be board certified/eligible
• Associate Professor: MD/DO (or equivalent) or MD-PhD degree; Completion of ID fellowship at accredited program; Should be board certified/eligible
• Professor: MD/DO (or equivalent) or MD-PhD degree; Completion of ID fellowship at accredited program; Should be board certified/eligible

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in basic, translational or clinical research; Demonstrated publication record; Existing or potential extramural funding

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: ID clinical practice skills; Collegiality; Ability to liaison well with other specialties, particularly orthopedic surgeons; Teaching and mentoring skills; Scholarly work according to interest and aptitude

How to Apply: For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position; Curriculum vitae / Resume; 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: Darian Crosby – Darian.Crosby@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins: Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by August 8th, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range: Assistant Professor: $190,000 to $210,000; Associate Professor: $215,000 to $230,000; Professor: $260,000 to $280,000