Associate Professor

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department:SOM-MED-Bone Marrow Transplant – Hematology (Leukemia focus)

Job Title: Associate Professor

Position # – Requisition #39994

Job Summary:

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

The Division of Hematology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus has an opening for a full-time Associate Professor with expertise in leukemias to join the Division and is seeking a Board certified or board eligible hematologist for this purpose.

The new faculty member would be expected to participate in clinical and translational research related to leukemia, and to engage in training of medical residents, fellows, and others associated with the Division. The Hematology Division of the Department of Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, has its own very successful and highly efficient Clinical Trials Unit, allowing for a robust program in drug development and other studies, and includes tissue banking. There are extensive resources and opportunities for basic science, translational, and clinical research on campus in hematology and through cross-divisional networking. The Division is fully committed to the clinical and academic success of the new faculty member. The individual would become part of a fantastic group of academic clinicians establishing the University of Colorado as a center of excellence in hematology.

Key Responsibilities

• Ambulatory-based patient care, caring for patients with blood cancers
• Partner with Hospital and School of Medicine partners to grow and build the leukemia program
• Supervising nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, fellows, residents, and medical students as needed
• Conduct out a research program
• Participate in and leading outreach activities, including outreach clinics outside the CU-Anschutz campus, educational events for patients and their families, camps for patients, work with patient advocacy groups, and other similar initiatives

Work Location

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite full time, in various sites on the Anschutz Medical Campus located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us

The Division of Hematology strives to deliver the best possible care to persons with blood diseases and to make today’s care better for tomorrow through research, innovation and education. To achieve these goals, specialist-based disease-focused groups have been established to deliver the most expert clinical care, as well as to conduct laboratory and clinical research aimed at improving treatment outcomes, reducing side effects and improving quality of life.

Why work for the University?

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.

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified in Hematology and/or Oncology
• Eligible for Colorado state medical license
• Experience in treating patients with classical hematological disorders
• Able to obtain credentials and privileges at the University of Colorado Hospital and with CU Medicine

Preferred Qualifications

• Established research program
• Experience with regulatory and quality improvement activities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate