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Colorado Anschutz

Surgical Oncology Melanoma Program Director, Open Rank

Colorado Anschutz, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80010

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Surgical Oncology Melanoma Program Director, Open Rank

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department: Department of Surgery - Division of Surgical Oncology Job Title: Surgical Oncology Melanoma Program Director, Open Rank Assistant Professor -Professor Position #:00829419

Requisition #:37506 Job Summary: The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public research university serving more than 18,000 students. We award nearly 4,000 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 year. In 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 America's most vibrant urban centers. 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 patient's bedside. The position is responsible for the full spectrum of surgical oncology diseases with an emphasis on melanoma. 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 Development of a melanoma focused research program Scholarly activities related to surgical oncology melanoma and sarcoma Scope of work will span both the Anschutz Medical Campus and affiliated satellite practices Co-Manage and expand Melanoma clinical program across the Denver metro area (including all locations where the division currently operates); develops and grows collaboration across the entire system; partners with Co-Director in Medical Oncology. Support growth and expansion of research and scholarly activity within the Melanoma Surgery Group and the Division of surgical oncology and collaborating divisions. Supports and manages relationships across the entire system as it relates to melanoma surgery and surgical oncology (including but not limited to other specialties that work with melanoma surgery and system leadership). 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 Duties other than 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 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% 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. 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: 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. Associate Professor: MD/DO Board certified in General Surgery Surgical Oncology (or equivalent) Fellowship CO Medical license or license eligible 5 years' experience in Melanomia Surgical Oncology Experience in clinical program administration. Fulfill the requirements to be appointed at the rank of Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Experience in an academic environment with proven clinical, education and research accomplishments. Professor: MD/DO Board certified in General Surgery Surgical Oncology (or equivalent) Fellowship CO Medical license or license eligible 7+ years' experience in Melanomia Surgical Oncology Experience in clinical program administration. Fulfill the requirements to be appointed at the rank of 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. Positive track record of teambuilding; experience leading a multidisciplinary team and building a clinical program. Prior clinical and research experience in the evaluation and treatment melanoma patients Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent communication skills Leadership skills driving comprehensive, multi-site programs. Clinical expertise in the full spectrum of surgical oncology diseases Surgical research program development in melanoma Successful background in research and scholarly activities How to apply: For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position Curriculum vitae / Resume 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: Natalie Deschaine, Natalie.deschaine@cuanschutz.edu Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by September 1, 2025. Anticipated Pay Range: The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as: Assistant Professor: $268,145.00

$320,000 Associate Professor: $328,422 - $392, 387 Professor: $388,605 - $481,479 The above salary range (or hiring