Neuro-Oncology Open Rank Assistant, Associate, Professor

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurology at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking to recruit a dynamic candidate to expand its clinical and/or basic science research programs within our Neuro-Oncology Section. The position is full time faculty, with the opportunity for academic promotion, which is determined on criteria of demonstrated excellence in the areas of education, research, clinical care, and community service. We are seeking individuals who are collaborative, communicative, caring, detail oriented, organized, proactive, able to think critically, focused on quality, dedicated to personal growth, and highly motivated. The Department is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and candidates who will help the Department expand DEI are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Neuro-Oncology Section provides outpatient care to patients in the Anschutz Cancer Pavilion and inpatient consultations at the University of Colorado Hospital, Anschutz Medical Campus. Neuro-Oncology faculty contribute to multiple administrative, quality and leadership roles in the hospital, department, and school. The section currently has 2 physician faculty, and one Nurse Practitioner as well as professional support staff.

Clinical duties

• Acute and chronic outpatient care of Neuro-Oncology patients including administration of chemotherapy and immunotherapy, disease-modifying therapy, and health maintenance care.
• Monitor patients for adverse events related to therapeutics.
• Inpatient consultations for acute or chronic Neuro-Oncology patients in the University of Colorado Hospital with attendant documentation for these consults.
• Incumbent is expected to be proficient in lumbar punctures and Ommaya punctures with instillation of chemotherapy.
• Participation in clinical trials with expectation of completing and maintaining research trainings.

Educational activities

• Supervise medical students, residents, and fellows in clinics and in the hospital setting.
• Provide supervision and training for advanced practice providers.
• Attend neurology lectures and teaching conferences.
• Train medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Support, share, and engage in continual learning and development among nursing staff, other faculty and advanced practice providers, pharmacy staff, medical students, and neurology residents and fellows.
• Periodic presentation of lectures to patients and others regarding neurological conditions and treatments.

Administrative responsibilities

• Serve as first contact for clinician level patient communications.

• Data entry into hospital systems, committee work, and projects aimed at improving the specialty and department mission.
• Attendance at meetings and educational events of the department and specialty programs is expected.
• Ongoing CME is required.

Other duties may be assigned as need arises.

Why Join Us:

The Neuro-Oncology program at the University of Colorado is the regional tertiary referral base for the Rocky Mountain Region, serving a six-state region of Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. The University of Colorado Cancer Center is an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Member Institution. We offer the latest advances in care for adult patients with tumors of the brain, spinal cord, or meninges, genetic disorders that cause tumors within the nervous system such as neurofibromatosis, as well as neurologic complications of systemic cancer and its treatments.

Medical Neuro-Oncology works closely with a multi-disciplinary team including neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, neuropathologists, and neuroradiologists to create a comprehensive treatment plan unique to each individual patient taking into account the patient's and family's needs while providing state-of-the-art care and access to new developments and appropriate clinical trials. Neuro-Oncology patients are additionally supported by the availability of dietician, social work, physical medicine, and neuropsychological services.

A major mission of our Neuro-Oncology Program is to contribute to advances in treatments of brain tumors through clinical trials. We offer our patients access to a range of clinical trials for various types and stages of brain and spinal cord cancers.

The Neuro-Oncology program actively participates in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows with both didactic lectures and outpatient clinical rotations. The Neuro-Oncology Fellowship is a United Council for Neurological Subspecialties (UCNS) Accredited program.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, trainees, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds.

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 $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

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:

Assistant Professor

• MD or DO
• Completed fellowship training in Neuro-Oncology or documented longstanding care
• A State of Colorado medical license and DEA license must be obtained on or before hire date
• Eligible for Neuro-oncology board certification or Neuro-oncology Board Certified

Associate Professor

• MD or DO
• Completed fellowship training in Neuro-Oncology or documented longstanding care
• Eligible for Neuro-oncology board certification or Neuro-oncology Board Certified
• A record of ongoing research activity and funding
• A State of Colorado medical license and DEA license must be obtained on or before hire date
• Applicants must have a scholarly and academic record consistent with appointment at the Associate Professor level in the School of Medicine

Professor

• MD or DO
• Completed fellowship training in Neuro-Oncology or documented longstanding care
• A record of ongoing research activity and funding
• Eligible for Neuro-oncology board certification or Neuro-oncology Board Certified
• A State of Colorado medical license and DEA license must be obtained on or before hire date
• Applicants must have a scholarly and academic record consistent with appointment at the Professor level in the School of Medicine

Preferred Qualifications:

• Eligible to obtain other states' unrestricted medical licenses, if necessary

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work independently and within diverse team structures
• Patient privacy rights and patient safety
• A positive, motivated, engaged, and caring attitude
• Outstanding clinical skills in Neurology and Neuro-Oncology Medicine
• Ability to work with colleagues and patients in a professional manner
• Dedication to professional development, teaching, and education, and to mentoring others
• Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and creative
• Writing skills as exemplified in scholarly work and grant applications
• Ability and willingness to perform multiple administrative duties related to section and department function
• Ability and willingness to lead multiple educational and administrative section meetings per month
• Ability and willingness to recruit, work with, mentor and lead a diverse group of medical professionals

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. Three - Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Neurology HR at neurology-hr@cuanschutz.edu

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Screening of Applications Begins:

There is not an immediate urgency to fill this position. The start date for the position will be based on identifying the best individual to fill the role. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Date of application window: Ongoing

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Assistant Professor - $195,000 - $210,000

Associate Professor- $200,000 - $242,000

Professor - $220,000 - $300,000

This position is eligible for the department incentive plan which would be in addition to the base salary.

It is anticipated that salary will be commensurate with American Association of Medical College (AAMC) benchmarks for the proposed senior academic rank (Associate Professor or Professor level). Specific salary is commensurate with skills and experience. 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.

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

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.