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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Department of Medicine, Division of Health Care Policy and Research
Job Title: Health Care Policy and Research Division Head, Open Rank (Associate/Professor)
Position #00815178- Requisition #39368
Job Summary:
The Department of Medicine has an opening for a health services researcher to serve as the Head of the Division of Health Care Policy and Research.
The Division Head is responsible for providing leadership toward achievement of the highest level of excellence across the full program, including the development and execution of the Division's research programs, educational activities, and supporting the Department's clinical mission. The Division Head is responsible for maintaining a professional environment that facilitates creativity, innovation, and equity, and is also responsible for the professional health and wellness of their faculty, trainees, and staff. The latter includes mentoring junior faculty and fellows, supporting Department quality improvement initiatives, and integrating health services research methods and expertise in the Department and across the campus' translational research programs.
Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the highest quality and national visibility of the Division's research, other scholarly/academic activities, and community outreach programs.
• Promote the Departmental priorities of interdisciplinary program development, career development, diversity of its workforce, and integrated program development with its affiliates.
• Assure the mentorship of trainees and faculty with the goals of career development and progression toward promotion.
• Recruit, retain, and academically develop faculty in the Division.
• Conduct annual reviews of individual faculty members and staff that also include assessing employee satisfaction and engagement, and prepare written performance reviews on at least an annual basis.
• Responsibly manage all fiscal aspects of the Division and maintain a fiscally independent and sustainable Division, including appropriate stewardship and involvement with philanthropic fund raising.
• Personally participate in regularly scheduled meetings of the Department of Medicine's Division Heads and other ad hoc Departmental meetings.
• Work positively and collaboratively with the Adult and Child Center for Outcomes Research and Delivery Science (ACCORDS), the Farley Health Policy Center, the Center for Bioethics and Humanities, the Colorado Clinical and Translational Science Institute, and the School of Medicine and Anschutz Medical campus leadership to foster the growth and development of the multiple missions of the Division.
• Support, develop, and provide leadership for health services and pragmatic research initiatives and innovation within the department, school, and the healthcare system.
• Demonstrate a willingness to work with diverse students, fellows, and colleagues, and mentor diverse students and junior colleagues.
• Have the opportunity to develop and implement new programs that address the research, learning health system, and implementation science skills required to facilitate the implementation of innovations to improve care and value in academic medicine
• Develop performance metrics for faculty.
• Support the Anschutz health services research community through education and consultation.

Work Location:
Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3-4 days per week on the Anschutz Medical campus located in Aurora, Colorado.
Why Join Us:
The Department of Medicine:
The Department of Medicine is the largest in the School of Medicine, with nearly 1,100 faculty, including 143 PhDs and 37 MD/PhDs, in 16 divisions. Faculty are key leaders in fulfilling all missions of the school. With nearly $117M in current research funding, the department consistently ranks among the country's top 25 departments of medicine in NIH research funding. Clinical activity has doubled during the past eight years. Faculty are fully committed to all stages of medical education, from first-year medical students through residency and fellowship. The department has nearly 200 residents and a similar number of clinical and research fellows. The department has 41 endowed chairs and consistently ranks among the best in the nation by US News & World Report in pulmonary medicine, endocrinology, and several other disciplines. The department's faculty are also active participants and leaders in federal study sections and academic societies.
For more information, please visit https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/medicine
The Division of Health Care Policy and Research:
The Division of Health Care Policy and Research is a multidisciplinary team of health services researchers dedicated to providing rigorous health services research, policy analyses, and evaluations of health care innovations and policies that increase the value of healthcare services from multiple perspectives across the lifespan and generations. Faculty members investigate how implementation (as well as de-implementation when appropriate), dissemination, and sustainability of innovations in healthcare services, organizational structure, payment models, and quality improvement approaches influence value throughout our healthcare system. Applying team science approaches, faculty and staff work across projects to assist in coordinating research operations within the research mission area. As a hub for quantitative health services research in the Department of Medicine, our focus is varied and far-reaching. Learn more here: https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/health-care-policy-and-research
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination 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.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:
Associate Professor

• Ph.D., MD/Ph.D., or international equivalent terminal degree.
• Mid-career associate rank

Professor

• Ph.D., MD/Ph.D., or international equivalent terminal degree.
• Full professor rank

Preferred Qualifications (All Ranks):
• A national/international reputation for personal academic accomplishments - A record of outstanding credentials, academic accomplishments within health services research, and the experience and national reputation necessary to sustain the history of excellence within the Division. A history of federally funded health services or translational research or experience with large, multicenter pragmatic trials or outcomes research is desirable. A record of recruiting, developing, and retaining health services research investigators is crucial.
• Healthcare administrative leadership - Accomplished administrative leadership experience in a complex academic institution. Knowledge of the financial complexities, payer models, and associated reimbursement in providing high-quality, cost-effective specialty healthcare. Because the DOM values diversity and inclusion, the ideal candidate will have some experience working with diverse populations (race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, etc.) and will ideally have developed or participated in programs to address inequities and injustices to under-served populations.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion - A record of accomplishment in retention, recruitment, and development of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, including those traditionally underrepresented in medicine in faculty, staff, and student bodies.
Critical Leadership Capabilities:
• Leading people - The incoming Division Head should possess the requisite leadership skills to take the Division of Health Care Policy and Research to the next level of academic and clinical excellence. The Division Head will demonstrate an ability to build and lead cohesive, high-performing teams focused on achieving optimal research outcomes by:
o Displaying the vision and energy to build a strong, research-intensive faculty.
o Communicating openly while encouraging constructive debate to manage projects, solve problems, and discuss challenging issues.
o Establishing clear, challenging, and metrics-based performance goals for individuals and securing and deploying resources to meet these goals.
o Reviewing the Division's vision, plans, and activities while adjusting to meet evolving expectations of academic and research partners and institutional goals.
• Collaborating and influencing - The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and transparent communication skills, as well as the ability to successfully engage, unify, build, and sustain relationships with diverse constituents (e.g., Dean, chairs, faculty, staff, hospital administration, residents, community stakeholders, and other external representatives). They will have a track record of forging collaborations across different groups to advance the reputation of the Division. The candidate will demonstrate this by:
o Facilitating discussions that enable people to collaborate, promoting collaboration across multiple parties through a transparent and action-oriented leadership style.
o Identifying and meeting with key stakeholders to help them shape a consensus collectively, compromising as necessary for results.
o Developing an explicit understanding of which relationships are most important to the organization and nurturing them.
• Operational excellence - The successful candidate will possess a record of overseeing an operation in a fiscally prudent manner. Therefore, they will:
• Demonstrate experience in making balanced, fair, and appropriate decisions.
• Have an appreciation of and ability to balance the fiscal pressures facing the division and to recognize the long-term trends in health care that are occurring at a policy level throughout the healthcare environment.
• Possesses experience in pursuits to support programmatic development.
• Have a history of running an operationally strong and financially solid operation.
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 addre
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.
Questions should be directed to: Sue Aspinall at susan.aspinallcarrillo@cuanschutz.edu
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply by July 31, 2026.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at:
• Associate Professor: $338,000- $433,000 per year
• Professor: $388,000 - $495,000 per year
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: 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 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 surv