Assistant Professor – Associate Professor of Clinical Practice (Open Rank)

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Neurosurgery currently seeks a Neurosurgeon at the Assistant or Associate Professor of Clinical Practice level to join the Neurosurgery Community Based Team. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) faculty position which will include teaching, clinical, and service responsibilities. The position will work closely with other neurosurgeons to build and cover the Neurosurgical community practice sites.

Requirements

• 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
• Applicants must have a clinical and academic record consistent with appointment at the Assistant Professor level in the School of Medicine.
• Applicants must have a clinical and academic record consistent with appointment at the Associate Professor level in the School of Medicine.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Ample clinical experience and/or fellowship training in spine neurosurgery.
• Comfort with general cranial procedures and cranial surgical decision making, including but not limited to trauma, tumors, VP shunts, and Chiari malformations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of neurosurgery community team to build and cover the neurosurgical community practices
• 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 Community Based Team to attain quality metrics set by Dept of Neurosurgery
• Maintain all training, certifications, licensing to be up to date and able to practice

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree