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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Health Systems, Management & Policy (HSMP)

Job Title: Open Rank - Associate Professor or Professor, tenure eligible

Position #:00846294 - Requisition #: 39400

Job Summary:

The Department of Health Systems, Management and Policy in the Colorado School of Public Health invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as endowed Associate Professor or Professor with a focus on child health policy. We seek candidates with deep expertise in health policy, health services research, and/or health economics who will advance scientific knowledge about the health systems, healthcare delivery models and public health policies that advance children's health and wellbeing.

Relevant areas of expertise include health system organization and delivery science; valuebased healthcare; implementation science; healthcare data science and AI; Medicaid and health insurance coverage; decision analysis and economic evaluation; political and public policy dynamics; informing or guiding policy processes and outcomes at local, state, and federal levels; and the integration of health and social services to address social determinants of health.

The successful candidate will develop and grow productive partnerships with relevant clinical, scientific, educational, and policy organizations related to children's health on campus, in the state, nationally and/or internationally. The candidate will leverage these relationships to lead rigorous, externally funded research that contributes to the department's mission to advance systems and policies that improve the quality of life and wellbeing of children and their families. Incumbent will teach, advise, and mentor students in one or more of the department's graduate degree programs.  Applicants should have exceptional methodological skills relevant to public health and/or public policy and health services research, a strong record of scholarly publications, success in obtaining extramural research funding, and experience in translating research evidence to support clinical, policy and administrative decision-making.  Applicants also should have deep experience in graduate-level teaching and student advising, with an ability to foster supportive learning environments for students. 

The Department of Health Systems, Management and Policy supports a multidisciplinary group of research-intensive faculty members and offers graduate education through M.P.H, and Ph.D. programs in health policy and health services research. Faculty enjoy rich opportunities for collaboration with numerous academic and clinical units affiliated with the $7 billion state of the art Anschutz Medical Campus, including the CU School of Medicine, CU College of Nursing, and other health professions schools, the UCHealth system, an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, Children's Hospital Colorado, and the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System.  Beyond campus, faculty collaborate with innovative healthcare systems and government agencies regionally and nationally, utilizing a robust data environment that includes a campus-wide clinical data warehouse, regional electronic health data networks, a statewide all-payor claims database, and a federal research data center. The Colorado School of Public Health is ranked among the top 20 schools nationally, operating as a partnership of the University of Colorado, Colorado State University, and University of Northern Colorado.

Key Responsibilities:

         Develop productive partnerships with relevant clinical, scientific, educational and policy organizations related to children's health on campus and beyond, including the Department of Pediatrics in the CU School of Medicine, Children's Hospital Colorado, the Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect, and the Adult and Child Consortium for Outcomes Research and Delivery System Science (ACCORDS).  

         Publish research manuscripts in leading peer-reviewed journals. 

         Submit research proposals and obtain extramural funding for research.

         Teach courses in the PhD and/or MPH programs.

         Mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and/or early-career faculty. 

         Advise policy officials, administrators, clinicians, advocates, and community representatives to interpret research findings to improve health policies and health systems for children.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of three days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

The Colorado School of Public Health is a collaborative endeavor involving the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz), Colorado State University (CSU), and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). The Colorado School of Public Health is the first and only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top-tier faculty and students from across the country and providing vital contributions towards ensuring our region's health and well-being. Collaboratively formed in 2008 by CU Anschutz, CSU, and UNC, the Colorado School of Public Health provides education programs, including a Master's concentration in global health, innovative research that places the School in the top 20 in NIH funding among Schools of Public Health, and community service that addresses public health issues including chronic disease, healthcare access, climate, and environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, population mental health, ONE HEALTH and injuries for the Rocky Mountain region, nationally and globally.

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: 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:

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Associate Professor or Professor, tenure eligible based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Associate Professor:

         A doctoral degree in health services research, public policy, health policy, health economics, or a related discipline.

         Candidates with a clinical doctoral degree (e.g. M.D., D.N.P., D.P.T., Pharm.D.) should have substantial additional training in health services research or a related scientific discipline. 

         Academic and scholarly accomplishments commensurate with the criteria for appointment at the academic rank of Associate Professor at the University of Colorado, Colorado School of Public Health, including:

o    Exceptional record of peer-reviewed research publications.

o    Strong teaching evaluations and experience mentoring students.

o    An established program of extramurally funded research as Principal Investigator.

o    An established record of  leadership & service in the fields of health policy, healthcare delivery, health services research, and/or public health practice related to children's health and wellbeing.

Professor:

         All the elements required for Associate Professor plus academic and scholarly accomplishments commensurate with the criteria for appointment at the academic rank of Professor at the University of Colorado, Colorado School of Public Health, including:

• A strong record of developing, growing and sustaining a program of research over an extended period of time, comprising multiple extramurally-funded studies with multiple collaborating institutions, co-investigators and trainees.
• A strong record of success in using evidence from the candidate's research program to influence healthcare delivery, health policy, and/or public health practice in ways that improve child health and wellbeing.
• A record of national and/or international leadership, service and recognition in the fields of health policy, healthcare delivery, health services research, and/or public health practice.
• Experience in mentoring early-career scientists for career advancement. 

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates are preferred with a demonstrated record of success in collaborating across clinical, scientific, educational, policy, and community organizations and professionals relevant to child health and wellbeing. Examples include collaborations within the fields of pediatrics, social work, education, child welfare, public health, and mental health. 

Other preferred qualifications include:

        A successful record of mentoring PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career faculty.

        Experience developing and leading multi-disciplinary research teams, large-scale research projects and center grant proposals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Successful candidates will have the ability to design and conduct rigorous, quantitative health services and health policy research. Candidates will have expertise that enables them to teach master's and doctoral level classes on topics that include health services research methods, health policy development and analysis, health management strategies, health economics, healthcare systems, health econometrics, and/or economic evaluation methods.  Candidates will have deep knowledge of how health systems and health policies contribute to health and wellbeing for children in a variety of family, institutional, socioeconomic, cultural, and geographic settings.

How to Apply:

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

1.    A letter of interest including:

         Statement of professional goals and interests

         Summary of research accomplishments

         Summary of teaching experiences

2.    Curriculum vitae / Resume

3.    A draft of a current research paper as first author

4.    Three - five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Glen Mays, PhD, Chair, Department of Health Systems, Management, and Policy, Colorado School of Public Health

Email: glen.mays@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications by July 1, 2026, to ensure full consideration.  We will consider applications received after this date until the position is filled

Applicants must apply online at http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Please do not submit any of your application material via email to the job posting contact.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range for this position has been established at $140,000 to $185,000 for the position of Associate Professor.

The starting salary range for this position has been established at $160,000 to $300,000 for the position of full Professor.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, rank, internal equity, experience, education, and area of expertise.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

ADA 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.

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.