Director Brain Tumor Center - Associate Professor - Professor

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Neurosurgery Job Title: Associate Professor -
Professor Position #00836749: – Requisition
#:41178

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurosurgery is currently seeking a medical
neuro-oncologist at the Associate Professor or Professor level to
serve in the role of director of our newly minted Brain Tumor
Center. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) faculty position which will
include teaching, clinical, research, and service responsibilities.
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 brain tumor center director must be
able to lead and build multi-disciplinary teams, while also
prioritizing patient care, trainee education, and center-level
research and trials.

Division Head, Neuro-Oncology

In addition, there is an administrative role that will focus on
optimizing clinical workflows, aligning operations with regulatory
and institutional requirements, and advancing strategic initiatives
to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality Neuro-Oncology care.
This role will be a stipend, and will involve administrative duties
on top of the Associate Professor duties. This role is considered
at-will.

Supervision Received (administrative appointment):

· Chair, Department of Neurosurgery

Supervision Exercised (administrative appointment):

· Faculty and staff who are clinically involved in the
Neuro-Oncology section of the Department of Neurosurgery

Associate Professor - Professor Key Responsibilities :

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.

· Participation in clinical trials with expectation of completing
and maintaining research trainings.

· Inpatient consultations for acute or chronic Neuro-Oncology
patients in the University of Colorado Hospital with attendant
documentation for these consults.

· 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.

· 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.

Division Head, Neuro-Oncology Key Responsibilities:

· Serve as first director of the Brain Tumor Center.

· Data entry into hospital systems, committee work, and projects
aimed at improving the specialty and department mission.

· Supervise medical students, residents, and fellows in clinics and
in the hospital setting.

· Provide operational & financial oversight for the Division of
Neuro-Oncology clinical & research activities

· Support the Medical and Neurosurgical Directors in the
coordination of multidisciplinary teams, compliance, and
performance improvement

· Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and
reporting requirements

· Support implementation of new technologies, procedures, clinical
trials, and innovation

· Lead quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and
performance outcomes.

Work Location:

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

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.

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 is a
comprehensive urban research university serving more than 28,000
students in metropolitan Denver and online. We award nearly 4,000
degrees each year, including more graduate and professional degrees
than any other Colorado public institution. With our solid academic
reputation, award-winning faculty and renowned researchers, we
offer 119 highly rated degree programs through 13 schools and
colleges. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is
well known for its distinctive and highly productive research
programs, its world-class health facilities at the Anschutz Medical
Campus and its well-established partnerships in business, industry
and government. These campuses currently have over $757 million in
research awards each year. In addition to the wide array of
health-related programs and facilities offered at our Anschutz
Medical Campus, a significant number of undergraduate and graduate
degree programs are taught at our comprehensive campus in the heart
of downtown Denver. Denver is one of America's most vibrant urban
centers and the downtown campus, located just steps from the Denver
Center for Performing Arts and the LoDo District, affords our
students, faculty and staff access to a broad array of academic,
professional, community, recreational and cultural outlets.

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.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Associate
Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as
indicated below:

Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty, selected
candidates will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that
corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty
tracks at the
Office for Faculty Affairs .

Open Rank: Rank at the time of appointment will be based on
the candidate's demonstrated contributions and experience in
teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. We
welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments
and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of
their professional impact. Learn more about faculty tracks at the

Office for Faculty Affairs .

Associate Professor:

· MD or PhD

· Completed fellowship training in Neuro-Oncology or documented
longstanding care

· Neuro-oncology Board Certified or eligible

· A record of ongoing research or clinical trial activity and
funding

· Active 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

· 7+ years of experience as a medically trained professional in
Neuro-Oncology

Professor:

· MD or PhD

· Completed fellowship training in Neuro-Oncology or documented
longstanding care

· Neuro-oncology Board Certified or eligible

· A record of ongoing research or clinical trial activity and
funding

· Active 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

· 10+ years of experience as a medically trained professional in
Neuro-Oncology

Preferred Qualifications:

· Previous Leadership role held with experience in
Neuro-Oncology

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the
ability to work independently and within team structures

· Patient privacy rights and patient safety knowledge

· A positive-mindset, motivated, engaged, and caring attitude

· Outstanding clinical skills in 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

· Ability and willingness to lead multiple educational and
administrative section meetings

· Ability and willingness to recruit, work with, mentor medical
professionals

Conditions of Employment:

· Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United
States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work
visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now
or in the future.

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: Samuel Long, Samuel.long@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until September 27, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Associate Professor: $350,000 to $375,000

Professor: $380,000 to $405,000

Quarterly Incentives will be provided as part of a two year
guarantee for the faculty position.

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Division Head, Neuro-Oncology : $225,000

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws
governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to
creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect
and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to
apply, including protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities.

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
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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.

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virus and other
vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteer
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research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you
must enroll in the
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