Open Rank - Assistant, Associate, Professor

Job Summary:

The Department of Radiology at University of Colorado is seeking applicants for a full-time Academic Diagnostic Medical Physicist and faculty member in the Division of Radiological Sciences. The candidate would be joining a team of seven diagnostic and nuclear medicine academic physicists supporting clinical operations at multiple University of Colorado Health hospitals in the Denver metro area and at Children's Hospital of Colorado. The candidate would be providing clinical support for diagnostic modalities and nuclear medicine.

This is a terrific opportunity to join a highly collaborative division and department at the Anschutz Medical Campus in the Denver metro area. The position also includes teaching, research, and leadership opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

* Equipment testing for diagnostic imaging and nuclear medicine equipment

* Imaging protocol optimization

* Collaboration with physicians and radiologic technologists on clinical quality improvement projects

* Involvement in hospital and University safety and quality committees

* Teaching for our Radiology and Imaging Medical Physics residency programs

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The Radiological Sciences division has strong regional and national reputations and are heavily involved in local and national medical physics organizations. Our members have diverse clinical and research interests and are nationally recognized experts in multiple subspecialty areas of medical physics. The section supports clinical activities at both general and pediatric hospitals. We provide physics education for Radiology Residents, medical Fellows, and undergraduate and graduate students, and we will have our first Imaging Physics Resident in July 2026. We are involved in various research activities across the medical campus.

All division members hold faculty appointments at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. We collaborate on clinical, teaching, and research projects within the division and the department and throughout the Anschutz Medical Campus.

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
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/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:

* M.S. or Ph.D. in a physical science, or D.M.P.

* ABR-eligible for Diagnostic Medical Physics

* Qualification to perform ACR accreditation testing in CT

* Clinical experience with radiography, fluoroscopy, and CT imaging physics

* Ability to lift common imaging phantoms used in the course of equipment testing

Associate Professor:

* M.S. or Ph.D. in a physical science, or D.M.P.

* ABR-eligible for Diagnostic Medical Physics

* Qualification to perform ACR accreditation testing in CT

* Clinical experience with radiography, fluoroscopy, and CT imaging physics

* Ability to lift common imaging phantoms used in the course of equipment testing

* Appointment as an Associate Professor at another academic institution or

strong record of peer-reviewed publications and scholarly work

Professor:

* M.S. or Ph.D. in a physical science, or D.M.P.

* ABR-eligible for Diagnostic Medical Physics

* Qualification to perform ACR accreditation testing in CT

* Clinical experience with radiography, fluoroscopy, and CT imaging physics

* Ability to lift common imaging phantoms used in the course of equipment testing

* Appointment as Professor at another academic institution or

demonstrated national reputation in clinical medical physics

Preferred Qualifications:

* ABR or other appropriate board certification

* Experience with nuclear medicine equipment testing, per ACR standards

* Experience as an Authorized Medical Physicist for Y-90 radioembolization procedures

* Record of published peer-reviewed work and presentations

* Record of teaching medical physics to a variety of trainees

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* Clinical, education, research, and leadership skills in Medical Physics

* Ability to work with a diverse population of healthcare providers and patients

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

High degree of emotional intelligence and substantial experience in interdisciplinary collaboration

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: Drue Wagenschutz, Drue.Wagenschutz@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by November 15^th, 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Assistant Professor: $152K - $234K

Associate Professor: $152K - $234K

Professor: $152K - $234K

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.