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Academic Breast Medical Oncologist – Open Rank

OncologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$245K - $466K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • University of Colorado Anschutz
  • Department: DOM/Medical Oncology
  • Job Title: Academic Breast Medical Oncologist – Open Rank
  • Position #00842865 – Requisition #40681

Job Summary

The Division of Medical Oncology is seeking to recruit an outstanding mid-career academic clinical physician to join a robust and growing breast cancer oncology program.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills in breast medical oncology and be comfortable taking care of breast cancer from early to late stages as well as general oncology knowledge and an interest in clinical research in breast cancer.

Research duties have the potential of being supported by protected research time. The candidate will be expected to work with a large team of clinicians, administrators, and staff across multiple care sites and in a multidisciplinary format.

Candidates with an interest in clinical administration and/or quality measures will be given high priority.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

  • See patients diagnosed with or at risk for breast cancer in our Anschutz clinic location [approximately 2.5-3 days/week].
  • Participate in the breast cancer multidisciplinary clinic 1-2 sessions/week.
  • Serve in the inpatient rotation for coverage of the medical oncology consult and/or inpatient service.
  • Enroll patients to available clinical trials and lead clinical trials, either pharma, cooperative group, and/or investigator lead, across the consortium
  • Participation in national clinical breast research through the NCTN mechanism is expected.

Work Location

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO. Clinical responsibilities may also be based at one of our satellite clinics, all of which are in the Denver metro area.

Why Join Us

CU Anschutz is an academic medical campus at the forefront of transformative education, science, medicine, and healthcare. From heart disease to cancer, Alzheimer’s to COVID-19, our campus and collaborative partnerships advance the life-changing discoveries of tomorrow.

We educate 4,500 degree-seeking future health professionals and see over 2 million patient visits annually with $704 million in annual research grants.

In the Department of Medicine alone, we have more than 1,000 faculty, 192 residents and 200 fellows distributed in 14 divisions, our clinical, research and academic programs attract the best providers, investigators, staff, and students from around the world who are transforming the future of health care.

In Medical Oncology, our faculty are acknowledged both nationally and internationally for their innovative work in cancer research, resulting in regular collaborations with a variety of institutions globally in addition to collaborations with colleagues within our own division and institution.

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%25 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.

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

Licensed MD or DO from accredited Institution in U.S., or equivalent, if a non-U.S. graduate, must complete ECFMG certification & be qualified to obtain a temporary CO Medical license.

Eligible to be credentialed by the institutional processes established for oversight for advanced professional medical practice.

Board certified in Oncology

Associate Professor

5-12 years of experience and achievement in clinical activity, research, and education.

Professor

12+ years of experience and achievement in clinical activity, research, and education

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience specifically in breast oncology in a clinical setting
  • Mid-career oncologist

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
  • Outstanding customer service skills.

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 cu.edu.
  • Questions should be directed to: Stephanie Fields, stephanie.n.fields@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by September 15, 2026. 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: $245,000-336,907
  • Associate Professor: $285,596-386,859
  • Professor: $340,000-466,000
  • Potential for startup fund supplementation and protected research time.

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: cu.edu

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.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient careCommunication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Academic Breast Medical Oncologist – Open Rank at University of Colorado a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Oncology — ranked against 642 active Oncology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Oncology — Physician Career Context

Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$356k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $345k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Oncology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 10% in oncologyranked against 642 Oncology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$245k–$466kOncology median $484k (middle half $424k–$575k)139 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$345k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Oncology listings in Colorado10 active646 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedColorado physician listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · 18% offer loan repayment364 active listings, Nov 2026
Oncology hiring demand#21 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 38 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 209 postings, 157 closed
New Oncology listings411 in the last 30 days337 the 30 days before (+22%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Oncology pay trend−6.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (642 Oncology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Oncology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 642 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About University of Colorado

Higher Education
Aurora, Colorado
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life
Retirement 401(a) Plan (10% employer contribution)
Paid Time Off
Vacation Days (22/year)

Living in Aurora

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$446k≈ 1.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,742/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.