Department: Neurosurgery

Job Title: Associate Professor - Professor



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 dutie
• 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 activitie
• Support the Medical and Neurosurgical Directors in the coordination of multidisciplinary teams, compliance, and performance improvement
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and reporting requirement
• 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.

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 structure
• 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 other
• Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and creative
• Writing skills as exemplified in scholarly work and grant application
• Ability and willingness to perform multiple administrative dutie
• Ability and willingness to lead multiple educational and administrative section meeting
• Ability and willingness to recruit, work with, mentor medical professional

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 addre

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

Questions should be directed to: Samuel Long, [email protected]

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.

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.

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