Open Rank: Assistant, Associate Professor - Clinical Scientist

CU Denver; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical: Multiple plan options

Dental: Multiple plan options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

401(a) Employer contributes 10%

Paid Time Off: Vacation/Sick/Holidays

Tuition Benefit

ECO Pass

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO invites applications for an Open Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor - Clinical Scientist in Dermatology. The position includes research leadership, clinical duties in UCHealth Dermatology, and teaching responsibilities across trainees.

The role emphasizes 50–75% research, 25–50% clinical work, and active scholarly/academic involvement, with competitive salary ranges and excellent CU benefits.

Qualifications

• MD/PhD, MD, or DO degree required.
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Dermatology required.
• Eligibility for licensure to practice medicine in Colorado.
• 0-4 years of experience for Assistant Professor track; 4-7 years for Associate Professor track.

Responsibilities

• Develop a dermatology research program with clinical integration.
• Split effort across research (50–75%), clinical (25–50%), and academic activities.
• Supervise trainees and participate in teaching and clinical supervision.
• Engage in departmental and institutional committees as needed.

Skills

Relationship building

Collaborative

Academic collaboration

Education

MD/PhD or MD/DO

Board Certification or Eligibility in Dermatology

Colorado medical licensure eligibility

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Department of Dermatology

Job Title: Open Rank: Assistant, Associate Professor - Clinical Scientist

Position #:00848514 - Requisition #: 40012

Job Summary

The Department of Dermatology at the University of Colorado in Denver, Colorado is seeking a full-time Dermatology Clinical-Scientist at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. This faculty position will develop a research program within the Department of Dermatology. This position will see patients in our robust clinical practice, working with outstanding physician/educators and physician/scientists, and mid-level providers.

Duties in this faculty position will include research, clinical, teaching, and service responsibilities.

Specific responsibilities will be as follows:

• This position would involve dedicating 50-75% effort to research. Research duties will be performed on the Anschutz Medical Campus. The Physician will be expected to develop an academic focus or area of expertise relevant to Dermatology and be involved in scholarly activities.
• This position is 25-50% clinical (2-4 weekly clinics or equivalent inpatient consult coverage time). Clinical duties will be performed on the main campus in UCHealth Dermatology clinics, treating a mixture of new and return patients. The physician is expected to be involved in academic activities.
• Teaching responsibilities include supervision of trainees in research and clinical supervision of trainees including medical students, residents, and fellows.
• The Physician will be expected to be willing to participate in departmental and institutional committees to further the mission of the department and institution, as needed.

Work Location

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO

Why Join Us

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional 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 (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

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 Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Assistant Professor

• MD/PhD, MD, or DO degree
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Dermatology
• Eligibility for licensure to practice medicine in the State of Colorado
• 0-4 years of experience

Associate Professor

• MD/PhD, MD, or DO degree
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Dermatology
• Eligibility for licensure to practice medicine in the State of Colorado
• 4-7 years of experience

Preferred qualifications:

• Current research funding to support research effort

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with academic, clinical, and industry partners.

Screening of Applications Begins

This position may be seeking multiple candidates. Positions will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates may be contacted for interviews throughout the posting period. Upon candidate(s) selection, the posting will be closed, and no further applications will be accepted.

Anticipated Pay Range

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

Assistant Professor: $220,000 to $280,000

Associate Professor: $240,000 to $300,000

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.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

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 [e-mail].

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 -20143 - SOM-DERM GENERAL OPERATIONS

Schedule

Full-time

Posting Date

May 20, 2026

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Posting Contact Name

Jennifer Nevener

Posting Contact Email

[e-mail]

Position Number

00848514