Surgical Oncology Melanoma, Assistant Professor

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public research university serving more than 18000 students. We award nearly 4000 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 receives over $757 million in research awards each addition to the wide array of health-related programs and facilities offered at CU Anschutz in Aurora Colo. a significant number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs are taught at CU Denver our comprehensive campus in the heart of downtown Denverone of Americas most vibrant urban centers. CU Denver is located steps from the Denver Center for Performing Arts and the LoDo District affording our students faculty and staff access to a broad array of academic professional community recreational and cultural outlets.

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 patients bedside.

The position is responsible for the full spectrum of surgical oncology diseases with an emphasis on Melanoma. The person in this position will participate in medical student resident and fellow education as well as research and scholarly activity commensurate with qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• All aspects of melanoma/surgical oncology surgery
• Education of students residents and fellows
• Scholarly activities related to surgical oncology melanoma and sarcoma
• Scope of work may span the Anschutz Medical Campus and affiliated satellite practices
• Provide care to patients in the outpatient Surgical Oncology melanoma clinics.
• Close collaboration with general surgeons sub-specialty surgeons emergency medicine physicians intensivists and hospital staff will be necessary.
• Professional interaction with referring physicians and staff emergency medical personnel and multidisciplinary providers is essential.
• Surgeon may at times be asked to provide cross coverage clinical care on different services.
• Research Treatment Payment or Health Care Operations
• Hazardous Chemicals: Yes
• Radioactive Materials/Ionizing Radiation: Yes
• Infectious Materials/Human Blood or Bodily: Yes

Work Location:

Onsite- this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora CO and Highlands Ranch CO.

Why Join Us:

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 theCU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Assistant Professor:

• MD/DO
• Board certified in General Surgery
• Surgical Oncology (or equivalent) Fellowship
• CO Medical license or license eligible
• Experience in clinical program administration.
• Fulfill the requirements to be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado
• Experience in an academic environment with proven clinical education and research accomplishments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a hub-and-spoke model with a central academic Melanoma program and satellite community melanoma centers.
• Experience with Multidisciplinary research.
• Prior clinical and research experience in the evaluation and treatment melanoma patients

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills
• Clinical expertise in the full spectrum of surgical oncology diseases
• Successful background in research and scholarly activities

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

vitae / Resume

to five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at should be directed to: Natalie Deschaine

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration apply by November 17 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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

Assistant Professor: $268145 $320000

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 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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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.

Background Check Statement:

TheUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campusis 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 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 addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.