Open Rank, Open Track - Division Chief of Interventional Radiology

Job Summary:

The Department of Radiology at University of Colorado School of Medicine on the Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking applicants for Division Chief of Interventional Radiology. This is a full-time position at the Associate Professor or Professor level.

This leadership position involves overseeing the clinical, educational, and research missions of the IR Division. The Division Chief will assume a key leadership role in managing Division operations, driving clinical excellence, promoting academic growth, and fostering collaboration across departments.

This position is at least a 0.40 FTE, reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Radiology, and serves as a member of the Department's senior leadership team. Administrative support will be provided for the role.

The IR Division is comprised of 14 attending faculty, 11 APPs, and thriving integrated and independent residencies. IR covers an 893-bed tertiary academic hospital, an actively expanding 147-bed community hospital, a dialysis-focused ASC, and an OBL.

UCHealth is a large nonprofit academic health system serving Colorado, southern Wyoming, and western Nebraska. Its clinical and academic center of gravity is the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) on the CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. UCHealth employs approximately 37,000 people in 15 acute-care hospitals, thousands of physicians, and a network of outpatient clinics and practices across its three principal operating regions: Metro Denver, Northern Colorado, and Southern Colorado.

The IR Division at UCH is located within the Heart and Vascular Center, which is comprised of 16 procedural suites, a 38 bay pre/post procedural area, and a 40-room ambulatory clinic. Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Pulmonology, Neurointerventional Radiology, Electrophysiology, and IR are centered in the HVC.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and execute a strategic vision for the Division, recruit and retain outstanding faculty, expand high-quality clinical programs, advance quality, safety, and operational performance, strengthen educational programs, and promote research.

Key Responsibilities:
As Division Chief, you will:

• Lead and manage the IR Division, providing strategic vision, mentorship, and guidance to faculty, fellows, and staff.
• Oversee the clinical operations of the Division, ensuring the highest standards of care in IR clinical and procedural care, and vascular imaging.
• Collaborate with other departments to advance interdisciplinary patient care.
• Partner with the IR education leadership team to oversee the Division's educational mission, including the training and professional development of IR/DR Independent Residents (2/year), IR Integrated Residents (4/year with additional military match), and DR residents (38).
• Participate in administrative decision-making, including budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation to support the Division's growth.
• Take a leadership role in recruitment, retention, and professional development of IR faculty.
• Serve as UCHealth Clinical Director of Interventional Radiology, partnering with hospital and health-system leadership.

Diagnostic and Clinical Responsibilities
The Division Chief will participate in clinical duties, including:

• Maintaining an active clinical practice in IR and vascular imaging
• Weekend IR call duties shared equally by all Division faculty, with IR specialty-specific coverage

Faculty members have access to personal workstations for occasional work-from-home duties, with clinical responsibilities based primarily at the main hospital in Aurora. The Division Chief will provide clinical and operational leadership across the Division's hospital-based and ambulatory sites, including the University of Colorado Hospital, Highlands Ranch Hospital, CU Ridgeline OBL, and the Lowry ASC.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education, and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $757 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

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 Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Associate Professor/Professor:

• Licensed MD or DO from accredited institution in the U.S., or equivalent, if a non-U.S. graduate

• Colorado Medical License at time of hire
• ABR certified
• Subspecialty training in Interventional Radiology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in clinical operations, education, research, proven record of academic achievement
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Prior leadership roles at local and national levels
• National reputation in Interventional Radiology

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated clinical expertise across the breadth of contemporary IR, with competence in vascular imaging interpretation appropriate to the Division's clinical practice.

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.

Open Rank: Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate's demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of their professional impact. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs.

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:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by November 1, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Associate Professor: $550,000 - $700,000
Professor: $550,000 - $700,000

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.
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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.