University of Colorado Anschutz

The University of Colorado Anschutz is a public education, clinical, and research facility serving 4,500 students and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $704 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to deliver unparalleled patient care. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here.

Mission Statement:
With innovation, agility and excellence, we improve humanity by preventing illness, saving lives, educating health professionals and scientists, advancing science, and serving our communities.

Vision Statement:
To provide the finest team-based healthcare, science and education in the world by serving as collaborative architects who respond quickly to the changing needs of society, and engage and honor the community around us through lenses of diversity, equity and inclusivity.

Diversity and Equity:
The University of Colorado Anschutz 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, ethnically minoritized individuals, 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.

Careers:
Hailed for its top-of-the-line medical center, CU Anschutz is globally recognized for its comprehensive research, teaching and clinical programs in medicine, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, physical therapy and nursing.

The medical campus is the largest academic-based health care provider in the Rocky Mountains, at the forefront of transformative education, science, medicine and health care. Its two nationally ranked hospitals see more than 2 million patients each year.

University of Colorado Anschutz has been recognized as one of the Forbes America’s Best Large Employers for 2024. The Anschutz campus is also recognized as an Age-friendly University by the Age-friendly University Global Network.

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: 15/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

Many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Living in Aurora:
CU's Anschutz Campus is located in Aurora, just nine miles east of downtown Denver. Aurora is Colorado’s 3rd largest city, and this thriving city routinely ranks highly among cities its size. Recognized as one of the best communities for young people, Aurora offers reasonable rent and an extensive public transportation system. There are also plenty of cultural and outdoor activities to explore on the weekends.

The University of Colorado Anschutz offers a multitude of career opportunities with a diverse array of roles. Find your next position at CU Careers, and join us as we innovate health care.