Neuropathologist and Director of Academic Neuropathology (Professor)
Neuropathologist and Director of Academic Neuropathology (Professor)
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Pathology
Job Title: Neuropathologist and Director of Academic Neuropathology (Professor)
Position #: Requisition #36826:
Job Summary:
The Department of Pathology Anschutz Medical Campus located in the Denver metro area has an outstanding fulltime (1.0 FTE) faculty opportunity for a Neuropathologist and Director of Academic Neuropathology at the rank of Professor. The successful candidate will lead our academic neuropathology faculty practice and guide our evolving clinical educational and research efforts in the Department to include state of the art molecular diagnostics and research educational and informatics tools to further our understanding of central neurological diseases and cancer.
The department is closely aligned with the affiliated University of Colorado Hospital (UC Health (UCH) 925 beds) the Childrens Hospital of Colorado (CHCO 600 beds) collaborating centers and community programs our NCI designated comprehensive Colorado Cancer Center and others. We provide an active consult service covering a 7 state area as well as hospitals and physicians associated the geographically broad health systems associated with CHCO and UC Health.
This unique position offers an exciting blend of clinical practice in adult and pediatric neuropathology with an emphasis on neoplastic and malignant diseases molecular diagnostics and CNS disease pathogenesis leadership and administration.
Faculty at the rank of Professor are expected to participate in academic activities within and outside the School and University with a national presence and making significant strides to further our understanding practice and patient outcomes and teaching of human CNS and neurological diseases. This may include participation and support of clinical trials national academic networks to better define neurological diseases through molecular diagnostics translational to basic research (investigatorinitiated or collaborative) teaching of medical school students residents fellows and nonpathology faculty colleagues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Surgical biopsy/resection and medical autopsy derived neuropathology consult cases.
- Assist the leadership and faculty of Pathology based at UCH and CHCO as well as consulting institutions and pathologists in the implementation oversight data interpretation and reporting clinical implication of laboratory testing in neuropathology
- Adherence to quality standards/metrics and regulatory requirements associated with departmental anatomic pathology molecular genetics and cytogenetics labs and our affiliate UCH and CHCO associated laboratories related to neuropathology
- Participate in continuing education of pathology and laboratory faculty and staff the application and roll out including education associated with neuropathology tests and interpretation and their interpretation and understanding across the multidisciplinary spectrum of patient care
- Ensure timely test completion and accurate reporting of pathology tests associated with your practice consultations or translational research
- Consult with peer pathologists on cases as requested or needed. Be aware that the Department requires all new malignancies to be reviewed and confirmed with a subspecialty colleague prior to diagnostic test release.
- May train and supervise pathology assistants residents and fellows engaged in specialty training. May be involved in research activities and development projects.
- Follow established policies procedures and objectives continuous quality improvement objectives safety environmental and/or infection control standards.
- Promote and work to improve relationships with clinicians and the pathology community.
Work Location:
Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora Colorado.
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 hospitalbased 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 school and the MD/PhD program of the CU School of Medicine.
Why work for the University
We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional 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
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 10/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.
Equal 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.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
- Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with fellowship training in neuropathology
- 15 years of clinical experience/expertise with an academic career in clinical practice
- Translational research focused in neuropathology neurological cancers neoplasia and diseases.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated history of extramural grant support as Principal Investigator or CoPrincipal Investigator.
- Demonstrated experience in molecular genetic and other specialized test assays and data interpretation associated with the diagnosis or subclassification of neurological malignancies and diseases.
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
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until May 14 2025.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
$280000 to $350000
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the Universitys 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 nonexempt.
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: 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 .
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 COVID19 virus and othervaccine 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 theoccupational health medical surveillance program.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
