Open Rank- Associate Professor, Professor
About The Position
The Department of Neurosurgery currently seeks a medical neuro-oncologist at the Associate Professor or Professor level to serve in the role of director of our newly minted Brain Tumor Center. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) faculty position which will include teaching, clinical, research, and service responsibilities. Medical Neuro-Oncology works closely with a multi-disciplinary team including neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, neuropathologists, and neuroradiologists to create a comprehensive treatment plan unique to each individual patient, taking into account the patient's and family's needs while providing state-of-the-art care and access to new developments and appropriate clinical trials. Neuro-Oncology patients are additionally supported by the availability of dietician, social work, physical medicine, and neuropsychological services. A brain tumor center director must be able to lead and build multi-disciplinary teams, while also prioritizing patient care, trainee education, and center-level research and trials.
Requirements
- MD or MD, PhD
- Completed fellowship training in Neuro-Oncology or documented longstanding care
- Neuro-oncology Board Certified
- A record of ongoing research or clinical trial activity and funding
- A State of Colorado medical license and DEA license must be obtained on or before hire date
- Applicants must have a scholarly and academic record consistent with appointment at the Associate Professor level in the School of Medicine
- Applicants must have a scholarly and academic record consistent with appointment at the Professor level in the School of Medicine
Nice To Haves
- Leadership and program-building experience in neuro-oncology
Responsibilities
- Acute and chronic outpatient care of Neuro-Oncology patients including administration of chemotherapy and immunotherapy, disease-modifying therapy, and health maintenance care.
- Monitor patients for adverse events related to therapeutics.
- Inpatient consultations for acute or chronic Neuro-Oncology patients in the University of Colorado Hospital with attendant documentation for these consults.
- Participation in clinical trials with expectation of completing and maintaining research trainings.
- Supervise medical students, residents, and fellows in clinics and in the hospital setting.
- Provide supervision and training for advanced practice providers.
- Attend neurology lectures and teaching conferences.
- Train medical students, residents, and fellows.
- Support, share, and engage in continual learning and development among nursing staff, other faculty and advanced practice providers, pharmacy staff, medical students, and neurology residents and fellows.
- Periodic presentation of lectures to patients and others regarding neurological conditions and treatments.
- Serve as first director of the Brain Tumor Center.
- Data entry into hospital systems, committee work, and projects aimed at improving the specialty and department mission.
- Attendance at meetings and educational events of the department and specialty programs is expected.
- Ongoing CME is required.
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
