University of Colorado AnschutzDepartment: Medicine- Division of Infectious DiseasesJob Title: Professor - Director of Clinical and Translational ResearchJob Summary:The Clinical Director of Transplant Medicine in CCTCARE will be a key member of the Transplant Center's Leadership team and will be responsible for leading the Center's medicine subspecialties (kidney/pancreas, hepatology, lung, heart, infectious diseases, and other medical subspecialties).
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Research Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive clinical and translational research strategy for the Transplant Center, fostering innovation, scientific discovery, and national recognition.
- Research Investment Oversight: Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the $25 million institutional investment in transplant research over five years, including research priorities, resource allocation, implementation, and performance reporting.
- Transplant Infectious Diseases Leadership: Serve as Medical Director and Section Lead of Transplant Infectious Diseases, overseeing clinical operations, program development, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary care delivery.
- Faculty Mentorship and Development: Establish and lead faculty mentorship, professional development, and research advancement initiatives across Transplant Medicine, Transplant Surgery, and Infectious Diseases.
- Research Infrastructure and Operations: Direct and optimize the Transplant Center's research infrastructure, personnel, operational processes, and resources to support high-impact clinical and translational research.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Promote research partnerships across Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology, Infectious Diseases, and other specialties to advance collaborative scientific initiatives and improve transplant outcomes.
- Program Growth and Faculty Recruitment: Guide the strategic expansion of the Transplant Infectious Diseases Program, participate in faculty recruitment, assess staffing needs, and support the development of organ-specific infectious diseases leadership.
- Research Productivity and Funding: Advance extramural grant submissions, federal research funding, high-impact publications, national presentations, and investigator-initiated research programs.
- Clinical Care and Academic Education: Maintain an active clinical practice in transplant infectious diseases while providing education, supervision, and mentorship to fellows, residents, medical students, advanced practice providers, and junior faculty.
- Institutional Governance and Accountability: Serve on the Transplant Executive Committee, Transplant Governance Committee, and Division of Infectious Diseases leadership team, contributing to institutional strategy, research accountability, performance evaluation, and long-term program sustainability.
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.
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.
Professor:- Medical Degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
- Board Certification in Internal Medicine or relevant medical subspecialty (e.g., Nephrology, Hepatology, Pulmonology, Infectious Diseases, Cardiology, etc.).
- Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Colorado.
- At least 5 years of clinical experience in a solid organ transplant-related field.
Preferred Qualifications:- Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership or program development within a transplant or academic medical center.
- Experience with quality improvement, compliance, and regulatory oversight (CMS, OPTN, UNOS, etc.).
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: Sue Aspinall, sue.aspinallcarrillo@cuanschutz.edu
Screening of Applications Begins:Immediately and continues until 11/07/2026.
Anticipated Pay Range:The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as
HIRING RANGE:Professor: $370,000 to $427,000
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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