Professor of Clinical Practice

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Denver /Anschutz Medical Campus (AMC) is a public research University serving more than 18,000 students. We award nearly 4,000 degrees each year, including more graduate and professional degrees than any other Colorado institution. With our solid academic reputation, award-winning faculty, and renowned researchers, we offer more than 140 highly rated degree programs through 13 schools and colleges. The University received over $760 million in research awards last year.

A national leader in health care and life sciences, CU Anschutz is the only comprehensive academic health sciences center in Colorado and the largest in the Rocky Mountain region. Located in Aurora, Colo., it is one of the newest education, research, and patient care facilities in the world. With six schools and colleges, CU Anschutz trains the health sciences workforce of the future by blending education, research, and clinical care all in one place. This strategic collaboration among diverse health care fields allows knowledge to travel directly from the research bench to the patient's bedside. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus ranks among the top institutions nationally in clinical care, education, and research. Its 230-acre campus, designed to enhance collaboration and interprofessional education, hosts the College of Nursing; the Schools of Dental Medicine, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Public Health; the Graduate School; a Health Sciences Library; and three hospitals. Strategically located contiguous to the campus are a biosciences research park, housing, entertainment/restaurants, and open space. UC Denver/Anschutz offers two undergraduate degrees, 35 graduate degrees, and has five first-professional programs. The School of Medicine is well recognized for outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs, outstanding faculty, and cutting-edge research. The Department of Pathology employs 125 faculty with diverse expertise from basic science to the practice of human and veterinary medicine, broadly focused on the study, diagnosis and treatment of disease and training the next generation of healthcare and scientific professionals.

Nature of work:

The Department of Pathology seeks a full time Faculty member (Assistant, Associate, Professor) whose primary role will be to serve as an expert, academic gynecologic attending pathologist. This effort will be focused in subspecialty areas of gynecologic and neonatal surgical pathology but may include additional responsibilities in surgical pathology. The candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team, inclusive of senior pathologists as well as other physicians, thus strong communication and professionalism skills are expected. Given the acute nature of the work, night and weekend call in rotation with other attending pathologists will be required. This position is an academic post, hence scholarly activities and teaching are expected and time for these activities will be provided.

Employment Expectations:

• Attending pathologist based in the Department of Pathology Surgical and Cytopathology Laboratory at the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
• Provide clinical consultation to peers in pathology, colleagues in other subspecialties at Multidisciplinary Conferences (MDC), and others in subspecialty areas of cytopathology and surgical pathology
• Engage in teaching activities, including small and large group didactic conferences, one on one teaching of medical students, residents and fellows. This includes joining faculty of residency in pathology, as well as fellowships in cytopathology as well as breast and gyn pathology. You will serve on residency committees, participate in evaluation and review committees, and help to ensure that residents and fellows acquire the necessary scientific, medical and other skills to be successful in their career growth.
• Engage in scholarship, as broadly defined in the matrix of the University of Colorado School of Medicine. You are not expected to acquire external funding, however, you may participate in funded research and also apply for pilot funding through Department of Pathology programs.
• Participate as the on call attending in anatomic pathology on-call coverage after hours, serve as the attending pathologist in frozen section coverage at UCH, as well as cover other responsibilities of call including transplant pathology (voluntary), medical autopsy, etc.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is in Aurora, CO

Why Join Us:

Welcome to the Department of Pathology of the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus. The Department has grown substantially in the past 15 years, from 40 to 120 faculty in parallel with the remarkable growth of our hospital-based affiliates as well as the city and county of Denver. Our work is value driven and focused on scientific investigation, lifelong learning, and a balance of personal and professional values. In addition to a vibrant and highly competitive residency program with 25 positions, we offer 9 fellowships and participate in numerous graduate schools and the MD/PhD program of the CU School of Medicine. Our faculty and staff are diverse, and gender balanced, with women comprising 50% of our residents, Assistant, Associate and Full Professors (including those with tenure).

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus 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 Degree
• The successful candidate must be board certified in anatomic pathology and candidates who are fellowship trained (or equivalent) in gynecologic surgical pathology will be considered.

Associate Professor:

• MD or DO Degree
• The successful candidate must be board certified in anatomic pathology and candidates who are fellowship trained (or equivalent) in gynecologic surgical pathology will be considered. At least 6 years of experience in academic gynecologic and neonatal pathology is required for the rank of Associate Professor. Clinical, teaching and scholarship accomplishments sufficient for an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor, regular (tenure eligible) track required.

Professor:

• MD or DO Degree
• The successful candidate must be board certified in anatomic pathology and candidates who are fellowship trained in breast pathology or who have extensive relevant experience will be considered. At least 12 years of experience in academic gynecologic and neonatal pathology is required.to be hired at the rank of Professor.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experience as it relates 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: Greg.Bocsi@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by May 12, 2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this 100% FTE position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Assistant Professor: $230,000-260,000

Associate Professor: $260,000-320,000

Full Professor: $300,000-350,000

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

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 may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

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@cuanschutz.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.