Associate Professor or Professor

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: SOM-MED-Bone Marrow Transplant – General Hematology

Job Title: Associate Professor or Professor

Position #00846369 – Requisition #39482

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 $705 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu. 

The Division of Hematology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus has an opening for a full-time Associate Professor or Professor and is seeking a Board certified or board eligible hematologist with an interest in hemostasis and thrombosis. The position includes a part-time secondary appointment in the Department of Pathology for candidates with the appropriate training and certification in blood bank and transfusion medicine.

The new faculty would be joining the University of Colorado Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center (HTC), treating individuals with bleeding and clotting disorders in the outpatient setting in the HTC’s free-standing clinical facility. In Pathology, the faculty would take on professional responsibilities in the Transfusion Medicine and Blood Bank Service at the University of Colorado Hospital, and clinical responsibilities for inpatients and outpatients that includes patient care in the Cellular Therapy Center Apheresis Service.  

The new faculty member would be expected to participate in clinical and translational research related to the focus of the HTC, and to engage in training of medical residents, fellows, and others associated with either the Departments of Medicine or Pediatrics or Pathology. The HTC provides access to multiple clinical resources, including on-site pharmacy and a large multi-disciplinary team to support patient care, as well as a vast array of diagnostic tools & cutting-edge laboratory studies.  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. As a life-span clinic, the HTC program has a close working relationship with pediatric and adult hematology, both being situated on a state-of-the art campus and allowing for collaborative clinical and research programs.  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 fantastic group of academic clinicians establishing the University of Colorado as a center of excellence in hematology. Key Responsibilities:

• Ambulatory-based patient care at the HTC, caring for patients with bleeding and clotting disorders.

• Hospital-based transfusion medicine and blood banking: review of antibody identifications and transfusion reaction investigations, teaching residents and fellows, coordination of complex transfusions, and communication with clinical services regarding transfusion-related issues; oversight of apheresis cell collections, red cell exchanges, and extracorporeal photopheresis.  This role includes covering night and weekend call for these services.

• This role includes supervising nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, fellows, residents, and medical students as needed.

• Serving as principal investigator for research studies, primarily focusing on patient-oriented research, including, but not limited to, clinical trials

• Teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, fellows and other trainees

• Participating 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 and the Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center at the University of Colorado partner 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. The Blood Bank and Transfusion Medicine Laboratory and Pathology faculty provide state of the art support for in- and out-patients associated with the >900 bed University of Colorado Hospital. Faculty of both departments have overlapping clinical, research, and educational expertise and we seek to further strengthen both units through collaborative interdepartmental programs.

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?

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:

Associate Professor:

• MD or DO degree

• Board Certified in Hematology or Pediatric Hematology / Oncology

• Board Certified in Transfusion Medicine

• Eligible for Colorado state medical license

• Experience in treating patients with bleeding and clotting disorders and practicing in clinical pathology in the subspecialty of blood banking and transfusion medicine

• Able to obtain credentials and privileges at the University of Colorado Hospital and with CU Medicine

Professor:

• MD or DO degree

• Board Certified in Hematology or Pediatric Hematology / Oncology

• Board Certified in Transfusion Medicine

• Eligible for Colorado state medical license

• Experience in treating patients with bleeding and clotting disorders and practicing in clinical pathology in the subspecialty of blood banking and transfusion medicine

• Able to obtain credentials and privileges at the University of Colorado Hospital and with CU Medicine

• For Professor Level: Applicant must have submitted a dossier for promotion to the Rank of Professor at current organization/university.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience leading research teams

• Experience serving as principal investigator for clinical trials in the bleeding and clotting disorders field

• Understanding of FDA and CMS regulations as well as CAP and AABB accreditation standards

• Experience with regulatory and quality improvement activities

• Fellowship training and board certification in blood bank and transfusion medicine by the American Board of Pathology

• Interest and experience in laboratory testing of coagulation diseases, including the interpretation of laboratory testing used in transfusion medicine and coagulation testing

• Have obtained the Rank of Professor

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution

• Outstanding customer service skills

How to Apply:

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

1.    Curriculum vitae / Resume

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

Questions should be directed to: Daniel.Page@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until April 7, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

·         Associate Professor: $225,000 – $315,000

·         Professor Level: $275,000 - $315,000

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​.

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.