Open Rank- Assistant Professor, Associate Professor of Clinical Practice

Job Summary:

The Department of Neurosurgery currently seeks a Neurosurgeon at the Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical Practice level to join the Neurosurgery Spine Team. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) faculty position which will include teaching clinical research and service responsibilities. The position will work closely with other neurosurgeons to build and cover the Neurosurgical Spine practice. The position is part of the University Spine Center and requires working closely with the Spine Rehab and Ortho Spine team and being part of a combined call schedule with the Orthopedic Spine surgery division

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as a member of neurosurgery spine team to build and cover the neurosurgical spine practice

Working closely with the Spine Rehab and Ortho Spine team and being part of the combined call schedule for the Spine Center

Work with residents on training them in your spine subspecialty

Work with the Spine Fellow to train them on the latest neurosurgical procedures in spine

See patients in clinic to review their case and determine suitability for surgery

Perform neurosurgery procedures on patients as determined by your medical/surgical expertise

Work with the Spine Team to attain quality metrics set by Dept of Neurosurgery

Maintain all training certifications licensing to be up to date and able to practice

Work Location:

Onsite this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora Colorado.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus is a comprehensive urban research university serving more than 28000 students in metropolitan Denver and online. We award nearly 4000 degrees each year including more graduate and professional degrees than any other Colorado public institution. With our solid academic reputation award-winning faculty and renowned researchers we offer 119 highly rated degree programs through 13 schools and colleges. The University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus is well known for its distinctive and highly productive research programs its world-class health facilities at the Anschutz Medical Campus and its well-established partnerships in business industry and government. These campuses currently have over $757 million in research awards each addition to the wide array of health-related programs and facilities offered at our Anschutz Medical Campus a significant number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs are taught at our comprehensive campus in the heart of downtown Denver. Denver is one of Americas most vibrant urban centers and the downtown campus located just steps from the Denver Center for Performing Arts and the LoDo District affords our students faculty and staff access to a broad array of academic professional community recreational and cultural outlets.

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 (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 Assistant Professor or Associate Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice:

MD or DO

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurosurgery

Graduate of an American Board of Neurological Surgery residency program

Maintains or is eligible for Colorado State Medical License

Associate Professor of Clinical Practice:

MD or DO

Board certified in Neurosurgery

Graduate of an American Board of Neurological Surgery residency program

Maintains or is eligible for Colorado State Medical License

7 years of clinical experience with one or more of the following: minimally invasive spine surgery complex spine surgery spinal deformity surgery and/or spinal oncology surgery (intra- and extradural).

Preferred Qualifications:

Fellowship trained in Spinal Neurosurgery and/or substantial experience in the arenas listed above

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other physicians and staff at all levels throughout the institution.

Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability with capacity for program building.

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

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at should be directed to: Krystin Martinez

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration apply by May 31 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice: $500 000 $550000

Associate Professor of Clinical Practice: $550000 $600000

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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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.

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