Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapeutics (non-malignant)

Company/Institution:	University of Colorado Denver
Department:	Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
Location:	Aurora , CO, USA
Degree Requirements:	MD	Salary:	$150,000 - $199,999
Job Type:	Faculty	Posted:	March 18, 2026
Job Setting:	Hospital/Clinical Facility	Application Period:	March 18-June 30, 2026

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide independent care of pediatric BMT-CT patients on the inpatient hospital service
• Provide independent care of pediatric BMT-CT patients in the outpatient clinic and infusion center
• Communicate with referring physicians regarding shared patients on BMT-CT service
• Lead BMT advance practice providers (APPs: physician assistants and nurse practitioners) in the care of both inpatients and outpatients
• Provide education and supervision to medical students, residents and fellows in the inpatient and outpatient settings
• Write admission, discharge, acute care, and chemotherapy orders in collaboration with other physicians and advanced practice providers
• Provide coordination of care between the inpatient and outpatient settings
• Participate in the treatment of patients on clinical research protocols
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary care with other hospital and outpatient services
• Coordinate and assist with education of new patients and families
• Participate in Quality/Safety, Process Improvement Initiatives
• Conduct investigator-initiated research studies in pediatric bone marrow transplantation for non-malignant disease including evolving cellular or gene therapy approaches
• Provide educational support to residents, fellows, nursing, support staff and other learners
• Perform procedures independently

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
•  Board Certified or Eligible in Pediatric Hematology, Oncology.
• Active or ability to attain Colorado state license and DEA certification.
• Successful completion of a Fellowship in Pediatric Hematology, Oncology.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in the independent care and management of pediatric hematology/oncology/BMT-CT patients.
• Pediatric BMT-CT subspecialty/fellowship training at a high volume academic medical center is strongly preferred (can substitute for one year of experience listed above).
• Record of sustained independent funding of clinical research or translational/laboratory work, with preference given to candidates who have secured at least one cycle of renewed funding if greater than 20% protected research time is to be included in this position.

About the Employer

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is a public research university serving more than 18,000 students. We award nearly 4,000 degrees each year, including more graduate and professional degrees than any other Colorado institution. In addition to the wide array of health-related programs and facilities offered at CU Anschutz in Aurora, Colo. a significant number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs are taught at CU Denver, our comprehensive campus in the heart of downtown Denver—one of America’s most vibrant urban centers. CU Denver is located steps from the Denver Center for Performing Arts and the LoDo District affording our students, faculty and staff access to a broad array of academic, professional, community, recreational and cultural outlets.

A national leader in health care and life sciences, CU Anschutz is the only comprehensive academic health sciences center in Colorado and the largest in the Rocky Mountain region. Located in Aurora, Colo., it is one of the newest education, research and patient care facilities in the world. With six schools and colleges, CU Anschutz trains the health sciences workforce of the future by blending education, research and clinical care all in one place. This strategic collaboration among diverse health care fields allows knowledge to travel directly from the research bench to the patient’s bedside. 

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus ranks among the top institutions nationally in clinical care, education and research. Its 230-acre campus, designed to enhance collaboration and interprofessional education, hosts the College of Nursing; the Schools of Dental Medicine, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Public Health; the Graduate School; a Health Sciences Library; and two hospitals. Strategically located contiguous to the campus are a biosciences research park and the Veterans Hospital. CU Anschutz offers two undergraduate degrees, 35 graduate degrees, and five first-professional programs. More than 4,000 students learn alongside faculty members who also make meaningful medical discoveries and provide expert clinical care through 1.5 million patient-visits annually. A hub for research and innovation, CU Anschutz receives over $757 million in research awards each year and has filed 1,300 patent applications and formed 53 new companies since 2002.

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

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. Requistions ID: 38635

Questions should be directed to: Staci Ertzberger at Staci.Ertzberger@childrenscolorado.org

Contact Information

Staci Ertzberger
13123 E 16th Ave.
Aurora , CO 80045 USA
Staci.Ertzberger@childrenscolorado.org

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