Assistant Professor to Professor; Hematopathologist, Medical Director of the University of Colorado Hospital Hematology Lab

Job Summary:

Nature of work:

The Department of Pathology seeks a full-time Faculty member for the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor whose primary role will be to serve as an expert, academic hematopathologist attending and Medical Director for the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) Hematology Laboratory. This effort will be focused in subspecialty areas of hematopathology but may include additional responsibilities in surgical pathology or other clinical pathology. Experience/familiarity with the newest WHO classification system, including working knowledge of flow cytometry, cytogenetics and molecular genetics are expected. The candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team, inclusive of senior hematopathologists and molecular pathologists as well as clinicians and surgeons, thus strong communication and professionalism skills are expected. Given the acute nature of the work, night and weekend call in rotation with other attending hematopathologists will be required. This position is an academic post, hence scholarly activities and teaching are expected and time for these activities will be provided.

Employment expectations:

• Evaluate and prepare interpretive reports for blood, bone marrow, lymph node, body fluid, and other tissue/organ specimens. Samples may be derived from the clinical pathology labs of UCH (inclusive of flow cytometry, hematology, etc.), departmental laboratories, or affiliated hospitals, including surgical pathology, cytopathology, medical autopsy tissues, or samples submitted through the Colorado Genetics Lab (CGL) or the Colorado Molecular Correlates Lab (CMOCO) as tests or consultations.
• Review outside cases, provide clinical consultation for cases assigned to your colleagues, prepare and participate in multidisciplinary conferences.
• Cover hematopathology night and weekend on-call in rotation with other hematopathologists.
• Provide medical, scientific, and administrative leadership for operations of the UCH hematology laboratory.
• Produce scholarship as defined by the CU School of Medicine promotion matrix.
• Teach pathology residents, fellows and medical students and provide continuing education to laboratory staff.

Work Location:

Onsite - Work in this role is done onsite at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

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, Colorado, 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 patient's bedside. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here.

The Department of Pathology of the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus has grown substantially in the past 15 years, from 40 to 120 faculty in parallel with the remarkable growth of our hospital-based 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 schools and the MD/PhD program of the CU School of Medicine. Our faculty and staff are diverse and gender balanced, with women comprising ~50% of our residents, Assistant, Associate and Full Professors (including those with tenure).

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off - vacation, sick, holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

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

Assistant Professor.

• Medical degree (i.e., MD or DO)
• Board certification by the American Board of Pathology
• Able to qualify and obtain a full unrestricted license to practice pathology in the State of Colorado
• Able to obtain credentials and privileges at the University of Colorado Hospital and with CU Medicine
• Board certified or board eligible in Hematopathology at the time of faculty appointment.

Associate Professor:

• Medical degree (i.e., MD or DO)
• Board certification by the American Board of Pathology
• Able to qualify and obtain a full unrestricted license to practice pathology in the State of Colorado
• Able to obtain credentials and privileges at the University of Colorado Hospital and with CU Medicine
• Board certified in Hematopathology with at least 5 years of experience practicing hematopathology post-fellowship. Demonstrated clinical, teaching and scholarly accomplishments must be sufficient for an appointment to the rank of Associate Professor.

Professor:

• Medical degree (i.e., MD or DO)
• Board certification by the American Board of Pathology
• Able to qualify and obtain a full unrestricted license to practice pathology in the State of Colorado
• Able to obtain credentials and privileges at the University of Colorado Hospital and with CU Medicine
• Board certified in Hematopathology with at least 12 years of experience practicing hematopathology post-fellowship. Demonstrated clinical, teaching and scholarly accomplishments must be sufficient for an appointment to the rank of Professor.

Preferred Qualifications:

Training or experience in other areas of pathology with relevant scholarly publications is desirable.

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: Greg Bocsi Greg.Bocsi@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by January 1, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE: (100% FTE for this position)

Assistant Professor - $220,000 to $260,000

Associate Professor - $260,000 to $310,000

Professor - $300,000 to $360,000

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 may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

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

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.