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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 28,000 students in metropolitan Denver and online. We award nearly 4,000 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 year. In 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 America’s 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 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%25 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 www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Krystin Martinez, [email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by July 7, 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 – $550,000

Associate Professor of Clinical Practice: $550,000 – $600,000

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 [email protected] .

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.