Professor - Director of Clinical and Translational Research

University of Colorado System; South Dakota; On-site; USD 370,000 - 427,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental plan options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer 10%

Paid time off: vacation and holidays

Tuition benefit

ECO Pass: reduced transit

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO, invites applications for the Professor and Director of Clinical and Translational Research in the Division of Infectious Diseases. This leadership role directs transplant medicine research, clinical operations, and education within the Transplant Center.

The candidate will oversee a $25 million five-year research program, guide program development, and lead interdisciplinary collaborations to advance kidney/pancreas, hepatology, lung,

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine or relevant subspecialty (e.g., Nephrology, Hepatology, Infectious Diseases).
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Colorado.
• At least 5 years of clinical transplant-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership: develop and execute clinical and translational research strategy for the Transplant Center.
• Oversee a $25 million five-year research investment and reporting.
• Lead Transplant Infectious Diseases operations, program development, and multidisciplinary care delivery.
• Mentor and develop faculty across Transplant Medicine, Transplant Surgery, and Infectious Diseases.
• Direct and optimize research infrastructure, personnel, and processes.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration to advance transplant research and outcomes.
• Support faculty recruitment and track development for excellence in infectious diseases leadership.
• Advance extramural funding, publications, and national presentations.
• Maintain clinical practice in transplant infectious diseases while educating learners.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Research strategy

Program development

Mentorship

Education

Medical degree (MD/DO)

Board certification in Internal Medicine or subspecialty

Colorado medical licensure eligibility

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Medicine- Division of Infectious Diseases

Job Title: Professor - Director of Clinical and Translational Research

Position #00617860 – Requisition #41592

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 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 (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.

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

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 .