Professor - Director of Clinical and Translational Research

CU Denver; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 370,000 - 427,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Tuition Benefit

401(a) Retirement Plan

Holiday/Vacation/Sick Leave

Job summary

CU Denver in Aurora, Colorado seeks a Clinical Director of Transplant Medicine to lead clinical and translational research across multiple subspecialties within the Transplant Center. The role combines strategic leadership with an active clinical practice in transplant infectious diseases and ongoing faculty mentorship.

Lead research investments, develop interdisciplinary collaborations, and guide program expansion while ensuring high-quality patient care and academic education.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent with medical degree from an accredited institution.
• Board certification in internal medicine or a relevant subspecialty (e.g., nephrology, hepatology, pulmonology, infectious diseases, cardiology).
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Colorado.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience in a solid organ transplant-related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a translational and clinical research strategy for the Transplant Center.
• Oversee a $25 million five-year research investment and report performance.
• Serve as Medical Director and Section Lead of Transplant Infectious Diseases.
• Mentor faculty across Transplant Medicine, Surgery, and Infectious Diseases.
• Direct and optimize research infrastructure, operations, and resources.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration to advance transplant outcomes.
• Lead program growth and faculty recruitment for transplant infectious diseases.
• Advance extramural funding, high-impact publications, and national presentations.
• Maintain active clinical practice while educating fellows, residents, and students.

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Board Certification in Internal Medicine or subspecialty

Medical licensure in Colorado

5+ years in solid organ transplant field

Job description

Job Summary:

The Clinical Director of Transplant Medicine in CCTCARE will be a key member of the Transplant Center's Leadership team and will be responsible for leading the Center's medicine subspecialties (kidney/pancreas, hepatology, lung, heart, infectious diseases, and other medical subspecialties).

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Research Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive clinical and translational research strategy for the Transplant Center, fostering innovation, scientific discovery, and national recognition.
• Research Investment Oversight: Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the $25 million institutional investment in transplant research over five years, including research priorities, resource allocation, implementation, and performance reporting.
• Transplant Infectious Diseases Leadership: Serve as Medical Director and Section Lead of Transplant Infectious Diseases, overseeing clinical operations, program development, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary care delivery.
• Faculty Mentorship and Development: Establish and lead faculty mentorship, professional development, and research advancement initiatives across Transplant Medicine, Transplant Surgery, and Infectious Diseases.
• Research Infrastructure and Operations: Direct and optimize the Transplant Center's research infrastructure, personnel, operational processes, and resources to support high-impact clinical and translational research.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Promote research partnerships across Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology, Infectious Diseases, and other specialties to advance collaborative scientific initiatives and improve transplant outcomes.
• Program Growth and Faculty Recruitment: Guide the strategic expansion of the Transplant Infectious Diseases Program, participate in faculty recruitment, assess staffing needs, and support the development of organ-specific infectious diseases leadership.
• Research Productivity and Funding: Advance extramural grant submissions, federal research funding, high-impact publications, national presentations, and investigator-initiated research programs.
• Clinical Care and Academic Education: Maintain an active clinical practice in transplant infectious diseases while providing education, supervision, and mentorship to fellows, residents, medical students, advanced practice providers, and junior faculty.
• Institutional Governance and Accountability: Serve on the Transplant Executive Committee, Transplant Governance Committee, and Division of Infectious Diseases leadership team, contributing to institutional strategy, research accountability, performance evaluation, and long-term program sustainability.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The Department of Medicine is the largest in the School of Medicine, with nearly 1,200 faculty, including 143 PhDs and 37 MD/PhDs, in 14 divisions. Faculty are key leaders in fulfilling all missions of the school. With nearly $147M in current NIH 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 47 endowed chairs and consistently ranks among the best in the nation by US News & World Report in pulmonary medicine, endocrinology, oncology, gastroenterology, and several other disciplines. The department's faculty are also active participants and leaders in federal study sections and academic societies.

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.

Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

Professor:

• Medical Degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine or relevant medical subspecialty (e.g., Nephrology, Hepatology, Pulmonology, Infectious Diseases, Cardiology, etc.).
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Colorado.
• At least 5 years of clinical experience in a solid organ transplant-related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership or program development within a transplant or academic medical center.
• Experience with quality improvement, compliance, and regulatory oversight (CMS, OPTN, UNOS, etc.).

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Professor: $370,000 to $427,000

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 - 20204 - SOM-MED-Infectious Disease

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Nov 2, 2026

Unposting Date: Nov 8, 2026, 6:59:00 AM

Posting Contact Name: Sue Aspinall

Posting Contact Email: [e-mail]

Position Number: 00617860