Professor - Director of Clinical and Translational Research

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.

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.).

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: Sue Aspinall, sue.aspinallcarrillo@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until 11/07/2026.

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