Open Rank Assistant or Associate Professor

Job Summary:

The Neuropsychology Division in the Department of Neurosurgery at University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus School of Medicine is seeking a full-time clinical Neuropsychologist. The University of Colorado Hospital Neuropsychology Clinic serves a broad array of neurologic, medical, and psychiatric patients, with the majority of our referrals coming from our Neurosurgery and Neurology clinics, including pre- and post-surgical evaluations for our Deep Brain Stimulation and Epilepsy Surgery teams. Other neurosurgical and neurologic populations that we frequently see include brain tumors, neurodegenerative disorders, multiple sclerosis, and concussion.    

Essential Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient neuropsychological evaluations within the UCH Neuropsychology Clinic.  Activities include neuropsychological testing, scoring, interpretation, and report writing, and providing feedback to patients and/or referring physicians.
• Training and supervision of Neuropsychology Technicians to ensure quality of neuropsychological test administration and scoring and adequate performance of other essential job-related duties.
• Training and supervision of Neuropsychology Post-doctoral Fellows.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

Neurosurgery at CU is a dynamic, rapidly growing educational enterprise, and we are one of the largest Departments of Neurosurgery in the western United States. Currently the Department encompasses 4 teaching institutions: University Hospital, Colorado Children’s Hospital, the Colorado VA Medical Center and Denver Health and Hospitals, with all but the latter now located on the new 225 acre Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora.  The Anschutz Medical Campus, is a truly state-of-the-art center for education, clinical programs, research and innovation Our current faculty includes 25 Neurosurgeons, 3 Neuro-critical care Intensivists, an ever-growing division of Interventional Neuro-radiology, 5 Neuropsychologists and 4 full-time dedicated research PH.D.’s.  Within the Department are nine programs of excellence, offering unrivaled educational opportunities for our Residents and Fellows. We, at the University of Colorado, are dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care not only to the patients of Colorado, but to our region and to the nation. 

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness .  

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Assistant Professor Minimum Qualifications

Certification and Licensure

Must have an active license (or be immediately eligible for licensure) to practice psychology in the state of Colorado.  

Education

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited program, with an emphasis in Neuropsychology.
• Completion of an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship specializing in Neuropsychology.
• Completion of a two-year post-doctoral fellowship specializing in Clinical Neuropsychology.
• Eligibility for Board Certification in Clinical Neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP-CN)
• OR Board Certification in Clinical Neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP-CN)

At least three years of experience in full-time Neuropsychology clinical practice with at least one year of experience in clinical neuropsychology practice in an academic medical setting. Extensive experience with neurosurgical and neurological patient populations, including pre- and post- neurosurgical evaluations, brain tumor, epilepsy, movement disorders, dementia, and multiple sclerosis. 

Associate Professor Minimum Qualifications

Certification and Licensure

Must have an active license (or be immediately eligible for licensure) to practice psychology in the state of Colorado.

Education

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited program, with an emphasis in Neuropsychology.
• Completion of an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship specializing in Neuropsychology.
• Completion of a two-year post-doctoral fellowship specializing in Clinical Neuropsychology.
• Eligibility for Board Certification in Clinical Neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP-CN)
• OR Board Certification in Clinical Neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP-CN)

At least five years of experience in full-time Neuropsychology clinical practice with at least two years of experience in clinical neuropsychology practice in an academic medical setting. Extensive experience with neurosurgical and neurological patient populations, including pre- and post- neurosurgical evaluations, brain tumor, epilepsy, movement disorders, dementia, and multiple sclerosis.

OR

Experience managing a multi-disciplinary Neuropsychology service in an academic medical setting with neurosurgical and neurological patient populations, including pre- and post- neurosurgical evaluations, brain tumor, epilepsy, movement disorders, dementia, and multiple sclerosis.  

- or - Any equivalent combination of Education and/or Experience           

How to Apply:

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

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers .

Questions should be directed to: Brian Hoyt, PhD. [email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

Assistant Professor: $115,000 - $135,000, based on rank of hire

Associate Professor: $145,000 - $160,000, based on rank of hire

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 may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

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  

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 [email protected] ​.

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 .