Hematology Division Head, Open Rank (Associate/Professor)

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**Hematology Division Head, Open Rank (Associate/Professor)**

**Description**

**University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus**

**Department: Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology**

**Job Title: Hematology Division Head, Open Rank (Associate/Professor)**

**Position #00754741- Requisition #36542**

**Job Summary:**

Key Responsibilities:

+ Ensure the highest quality and national visibility of the Division's patient care, education, research, other scholarly/academic activities, and community outreach programs.
+ Oversee the well-being and development of faculty in the Division
+ Promote the Departmental priorities of interdisciplinary program development, physician-scientist career development, diversity of its workforce, and integrated program development with its affiliates.
+ Assure the mentorship of trainees and faculty with the goals of career development and progression toward promotion.
+ Recruit, retain, and academically develop faculty in the Division.
+ Attend to the business operations of the Division including running Division meetings, coordinating faculty affairs, supporting staff/trainees and providing the necessary support needed to maintain the Divisions principal operations
+ Administer the Division in a fiscally responsible manner within university policies.
+ Personally participate in regularly scheduled meetings of the Department of Medicine's Division Heads and other ad hoc Departmental meetings.
+ Work positively and collaboratively with the University of Colorado Hospital, other affiliated hospitals, the School of Medicine, and the Anschutz Medical campus leadership, and our affiliated faculty at the VAMC, National Jewish Health, and Denver Health to foster the growth and development of the multiple missions of the Division.
+ Support, develop, and provide leadership for Hematology initiatives and innovation within the department, school, and the healthcare system.
+ Demonstrate a willingness to work with diverse students, fellows, and colleagues, and mentor diverse students and junior colleagues.
+ Have the opportunity to develop and implement new programs that address the research and clinical skills required but will also help in the implementation of approaches to mitigate burnout, a critical problem in academic medicine
+ Develop performance metrics for faculty.
+ Support community providers through education and consultation.
+ Work closely and collaboratively with the UCH Cellular Therapies Medical Director in establishing a cellular therapies care delivery structure at UCH.

**Work Location:**

Hybrid

**Why Join Us:**

The Department of Medicine:

The Division of Hematology:

**Why work for the University?**

+ 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

**Equal Opportunity Statement:**

**Qualifications:**

**Minimum Qualifications**

**Associate Professor**

+ MD, DO, MD/Ph.D., or international equivalent terminal degree with board certification.
+ Colorado Medical License at time of hire
+ Medical Board certification
+ Mid-career associate rank

**Professor**

+ MD, DO, MD/Ph.D., or international equivalent terminal degree with board certification.
+ Colorado Medical License at time of hire
+ Medical Board certification
+ Full professor rank

**Preferred Qualifications (All Ranks):**

+ **Clinical excellence and eminence -** Exceptional reputation for hematology care and outstanding patient outcomes.

Leadership and participation in national or international societies are a plus.
+ **A national/international reputation for personal academic accomplishments -** A record of outstanding credentials, academic accomplishments within hematology, and the experience and national reputation necessary to sustain the history of excellence within the Division.

A history of federally funded basic or translational research or experience with large, multicenter clinical trials or outcomes research is desirable.

A record of recruiting, developing, and retaining clinicians and investigators is crucial.
+ **Healthcare administrative leadership -** Accomplished administrative leadership experience in a complex academic institution.

Knowledge of the financial complexities, payer models, and associated reimbursement in providing high-quality, cost-effective specialty healthcare.

Because the DOM values diversity and inclusion, the ideal candidate will have some experience working with diverse populations (race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, etc.) and will ideally have developed or participated in programs to address inequities and injustices to under-served populations.

**Critical Leadership Capabilities:**

+ **Leading people** - The incoming Division Head should possess the requisite leadership skills to take the Division of Hematology to the next level of academic and clinical excellence.

The Division Head will demonstrate an ability to build and lead cohesive, high-performing teams focused on achieving optimal quality and outcomes across patient care, education, and research by:
+ Displaying the vision and energy to build a strong, research-intensive faculty.
+ Communicating openly while encouraging constructive debate to manage projects, solve problems, and discuss challenging issues.
+ Establishing clear, challenging, and metrics-based performance goals for individuals, divisions, and other units, and securing and deploying resources to meet these goals.
+ Reviewing the Division's vision, plans, and activities while adjusting to meet evolving expectations of academic and clinical partners and institutional goals.
+ **Collaborating and influencing -** The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and transparent communication skills, as well as the ability to successfully engage, unify, build, and sustain relationships with diverse constituents (e.g., Dean, chairs, faculty, staff, hospital administration, residents, community stakeholders, and other external representatives).

They will have a track record of forging collaborations across different groups to advance the reputation of the Division.

The candidate will demonstrate this by:
+ Facilitating discussions that enable people to collaborate, promoting collaboration across multiple parties through a transparent and action-oriented leadership style.
+ Identifying and meeting with key stakeholders to help them shape a consensus collectively, compromising as necessary for results.
+ Developing an explicit understanding of which relationships are most important to the organization and nurturing them.
+ **Clinical and operational excellence -** The successful candidate will possess a record of overseeing an operation in a fiscally prudent manner.

Therefore, they will:
+ Demonstrate experience in making balanced, fair, and appropriate decisions.
+ Have an appreciation of and ability to balance the fiscal pressures facing the academic division of hematology and to recognize the long-term trends in medicine that are occurring at a policy level throughout the healthcare environment.
+ Possesses experience in pursuits to support programmatic development.
+ Have a history of running an operationally strong and financially solid operation.

**How to Apply:**

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

**Screening of Applications Begins:**

**July 1, 2025**

**Anticipated Pay Range:**

+ Associate Professor: $300,000-$350,0000 per year
+ Professor: $320,000- $480,000 per year

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Hematology Division Head, Open Rank (Associate/Professor) - 36542 Faculty
The Department of Medicine has an opening for a physician-scientist to serve as the Head of the Division of Hematology.

The Division Head is responsible for full program development and oversight, including the Division's clinical, educational, and research program activities.

Notable priorities for this position include mentoring junior faculty and fellows, supporting quality improvement initiatives, integrating Hematology services among the hospitals, clinical growth, and continued development of clinical translational research related to Hematology.

- this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3-4 days per week on the Anschutz Medical campus located in Aurora, Colorado.

The Department of Medicine is the largest in the School of Medicine, with nearly 1,358 faculty in 14 divisions.

Faculty are key leaders in fulfilling all missions of the school.

With nearly $120.9 M in current research funding, the department consistently ranks among the country's top 25 departments of medicine in NIH research funding.

Clinical activity has doubled during the past eight years.

Faculty are fully committed to all stages of medical education, from first-year medical students through residency and fellowship.

The department has nearly 200 residents and a similar number of clinical and research fellows.

The department has 41 endowed chairs and consistently ranks among the best in the nation by US News & World Report in pulmonary medicine, endocrinology, and several other disciplines.

The department's faculty are also active participants and leaders in federal study sections and academic societies.For more information, please visit https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/medicine (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6124798&targetURL=https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/medicine) The Division of Hematology at the University of Colorado, in partnership with the Blood Disorders and Cellular Therapy Center at UCHealth, is dedicated to providing exceptional care for individuals with blood cancers and other hematologic disorders.

Their mission encompasses delivering top-tier treatments while continually enhancing future care through research, innovation, and education.

The division offers advanced therapies such as blood and marrow transplantation, cellular immunotherapies (including CAR T-cells), and precision medicine tailored to individual patients.

A multidisciplinary team-including specialist physicians, researchers, advanced practitioners, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and dietitians-collaborates to ensure comprehensive and compassionate patient care..

Learn more here: https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/hematology (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6124798&targetURL=https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/hematology) We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination 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.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.This is an open rank position and could be categorized Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6124798&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) .

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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.

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6124798&targetURL=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-combined-schedule.pdf) .

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 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6124798&targetURL=https://research.cuanschutz.edu/ehs/home/divisions/occupational-health/oh-enrollment) .

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References : Faculty : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20199 - SOM-MED-Hematology : Part-time : Apr 3, 2025 : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Sue Aspinall Posting Contact Email: susan.aspinallcarrillo@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6124798&targetURL=susan.aspinallcarrillo@cuanschutz.edu) Position Number: 00754741jeid-23b15ad2f907b84b9b43e7db6ca90440
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All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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