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

Physician/Faculty - Orthopedic Infectious Diseases (Open Rank) - 37421 Faculty

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases

Job Title: Physician/Faculty - Orthopedic Infectious Diseases (Open Rank)

Position #00621251 - Requisition #37421

Job Summary:

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.

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 $705 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
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/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 Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below: Academic rank will be determined during the interview process after discussion between you and the department about your previous experience and academic desires.

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):

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: 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. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Assistant Professor: $190,000 to $210,000

Associate Professor: $215,000 to $230,000

Professor: $260,000 to $280,000