Academic Breast Medical Oncologist – Open Rank

University of Colorado -
Aurora, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$245,000 - $466,000 a year

Benefits

401(a)
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off

Qualifications

BC/BE
Employee relationship building
Clinic experience
Medical License
Oncology

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University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: DOM/Medical Oncology

Job Title: Academic Breast Medical Oncologist – Open Rank

Position #00842865 – Requisition #39673

Job Summary:

The Division of Medical Oncology is seeking to recruit an outstanding mid-career academic clinical physician to join a robust and growing breast cancer oncology program. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills in breast medical oncology and be comfortable taking care of breast cancer from early to late stages as well as general oncology knowledge and an interest in clinical research in breast cancer. Research duties have the potential of being supported by protected research time. The candidate will be expected to work with a large team of clinicians, administrators, and staff across multiple care sites and in a multidisciplinary format.

The candidate, if interested, could be considered for the Clinical Program Lead for Breast Medical Oncology role, based on experience and interests. These responsibilities are associated with protected time; however, this role is not a mandatory aspect of the medical oncologist position.

Candidates with an interest in clinical administration and/or quality measures will be given high priority.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Responsibilities

See patients diagnosed with or at risk for breast cancer in our Anschutz clinic location [approximately 2.5-3 days/week].
Participate in the breast cancer multidisciplinary clinic 1-2 sessions/week.
Serve in the inpatient rotation for coverage of the medical oncology consult and/or inpatient service.
Enroll patients to available clinical trials and lead clinical trials, either pharma, cooperative group, and/or investigator lead, across the consortium
Participation in national clinical breast research through the NCTN mechanism is expected.

Clinical Program Lead for Breast Medical Oncology (if interested)

Moderate tumor board(s) and clinical programmatic conferences, with the goal of ensuring adherence to evidenced based care, multidisciplinary clinical pathways, and reduce care variation.
Assist with the monitoring of performance metrics of the clinical program, including performing annual reviews and periodic performance reviews required for the med onc breast program.
Assist with Mid-Career reviews for faculty of the Breast Medical Oncology program, as well as APP and clinical faculty promotions.
Work in partnership with the Medical Oncology Co-Director and the Clinical Practice Manage of the of Diane O’Connor Thompson Breast Cancer to enhance operational efficiency including clinic personnel issues where appropriate.
Participate in the integration of the academic mission into all sites of care and specific performance improvement projects.
Oversee the Breast Joint Operations Committee and participate in the organization of the annual meeting(s) and determination of annual JOC clinical goals and QI projects.
Be available to the clinical nurse navigator and nursing staff for the specific disease program for any specific new patient intake questions and coordination.
Be available to the Care Clinic and Inpatient Consult serve for assistance with de novo patient presentations undergoing workup with a probable breast cancer diagnosis and work with the clinical staff and providers to ensure timeline import of these patients into their longitudinal clinical care.
Participate in Cancer Center Operations Council for improvement of Clinical Quality, Patient Safety, Efficiency, and overall Satisfaction of the Cancer Center, as well as attendance at local and regional cancer operations and leadership meetings when requested.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO. Clinical responsibilities may also be based at one of our satellite clinics, all of which are in the Denver metro area.

Why Join Us:

CU Anschutz is an academic medical campus at the forefront of transformative education, science, medicine, and healthcare. From heart disease to cancer, Alzheimer’s to COVID-19, our campus and collaborative partnerships advance the life-changing discoveries of tomorrow. We educate 4,500 degree-seeking future health professionals and see over 2 million patient visits annually with $704 million in annual research grants. In the Department of Medicine alone, we have more than 1,000 faculty, 192 residents and 200 fellows distributed in 14 divisions, our clinical, research and academic programs attract the best providers, investigators, staff, and students from around the world who are transforming the future of health care.

In Medical Oncology, our faculty are acknowledged both nationally and internationally for their innovative work in cancer research, resulting in regular collaborations with a variety of institutions globally in addition to collaborations with colleagues within our own division and institution.

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

Licensed MD or DO from accredited Institution in U.S., or equivalent, if a non-U.S. graduate, must complete ECFMG certification & be qualified to obtain a temporary CO Medical license.
Eligible to be credentialed by the institutional processes established for oversight for advanced professional medical practice.
Board certified in Oncology

Associate Professor

Licensed MD or DO from accredited Institution in U.S., or equivalent, if a non-U.S. graduate, must complete ECFMG certification & be qualified to obtain a temporary CO Medical license.
Eligible to be credentialed by the institutional processes established for oversight for advanced professional medical practice.
Board certified in Oncology
5-12 years of experience and achievement in clinical activity, research, and education.

Professor:

Licensed MD or DO from accredited Institution in U.S., or equivalent, if a non-U.S. graduate, must complete ECFMG certification & be qualified to obtain a temporary CO Medical license.
Eligible to be credentialed by the institutional processes established for oversight for advanced professional medical practice.
Board certified in Oncology
12+ years of experience and achievement in clinical activity, research, and education

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience specifically in breast oncology in a clinical setting
Mid-career oncologist

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Outstanding customer service skills.

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: Stephanie Fields, [email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by August 1, 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Assistant Professor: $245,000-336,907

Associate Professor: $285,596-386,859

Professor: $340,000-466,000

Potential for startup fund supplementation and protected research time.

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 is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination 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, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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 [email protected].

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.

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References

Job Category: Faculty

Primary Location: Aurora

Department: U0001 - Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20214 - SOM-MED-ONC GENERAL OPERATIONS

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Apr 20, 2026

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Posting Contact Name: Stephanie Fields

Posting Contact Email: [email protected]

Position Number: 00842865

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