Academic Vascular Surgeon - Open Rank

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Surgery | Division of Vascular Surgery

Job Title: Open Rank- Assistant, Associate, Professor

Working Title: Academic Vascular Surgeon

Position #:00846638 – Requisition #:39594

Job Summary:

The Department of Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine seeks a full-time (1.0 FTE) academic vascular and endovascular surgeon to join the Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy at the Assistant, Associate or Professor level. The Division of Vascular Surgery is a comprehensive academic program including an integrated residency in vascular surgery, vascular fellowship, clinical research, and an active clinical service. The selected candidate will contribute to the growth of the educational, research, and clinical missions of the Division.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide the full spectrum of open vascular reconstruction and endovascular interventions.
• Deliver inpatient and outpatient vascular clinical care.
• Participate in the vascular surgery call schedule.
• Interpret noninvasive vascular diagnostic studies.
• Provide clinical care at the University of Colorado Hospital and CU Medicine–affiliated sites, including CU Vascular Surgery – Aurora, the Division’s new office-based lab.
• Potentially provide comparable clinical services at other affiliated teaching hospitals, including the Veterans Administration Medical Center and Children’s Hospital Colorado.
• Engage in research and scholarly activities.
• Mentor research residents.
• Teach medical students and residents.
• Contribute to the training of Vascular Fellows and Integrated Vascular Surgery residents.
  
  

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

We are driven to improve every life at the Department of Surgery with our commitment to innovative surgical care, curing through discovery, enlightening tomorrow’s leaders, and daring to be exceptional. Our focus on patient care, education, and research will lead to innovative discoveries and promote quality care and safety for our patients.

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.

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:

• Must possess MD or DO degree
• Must have completed an ACGME-approved Vascular Fellowship
• Must be board certified or board eligible in Vascular Surgery
• Must possess or be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Colorado with prescriptive privilege
  
  

Associate Professor:

• Must possess MD or DO degree
• Must have completed an ACGME-approved Vascular Fellowship
• Must be board certified or board eligible in Vascular Surgery
• Must possess or be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Colorado with prescriptive privilege
• 5-12 years of clinical experience providing the full spectrum of open vascular reconstruction and endovascular interventions.
  
  

Professor:

• Must possess MD or DO degree
• Must have completed an ACGME-approved Vascular Fellowship
• Must be board certified or board eligible in Vascular Surgery
• Must possess or be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Colorado with prescriptive privilege
• 12 years of clinical experience providing the full spectrum of open vascular reconstruction and endovascular interventions.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated continued achievement in their areas of expertise; a national reputation; at least meritorious performance in teaching and service/clinical activity; excellence in two of the following (teaching, research, and/or clinical activity); and excellence in scholarly activity.
  
  

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
• Curriculum vitae / Resume
• 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: Joanne Penny, joanne.penny@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continue until April 15, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Assistant Professor: $308,519 to $431,824

Associate Professor: $383,882 to $547,672

Professor: $352,203 to $556,150

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 hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu .

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.

Faculty

Job Category

Faculty

Primary Location

Aurora

Department

U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver

Schedule

Full-time

Posting Date

Apr 10, 2026

Unposting Date

Apr 16, 2026, 11:29:00 AM

Posting Contact Name

Joanne Penny

Posting Contact Email

joanne.penny@cuanschutz.edu

Position Number

00846638