Job Summary:

The Department of Health Systems, Management and Policy in the Colorado School of Public Health invites applications for one or more tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor. We seek candidates with deep expertise in health policy, health services research, and/or health economics who will advance scientific knowledge about strategies for improving health system performance, eliminating health inequities, and constraining healthcare costs. We are particularly interested in candidates who study policy-level and system-level solutions to health inequities experienced by racial and ethnic minority populations and other historically marginalized communities.  Candidates who pursue research agendas focused on identifying and dismantling forms of systemic racism and injustice embedded within health and social service systems are also of considerable interest.  Relevant areas of expertise include health system organization and delivery science, value-based care models, economic evaluation, implementation science, healthcare data science, Medicaid and Medicare policy, rural health policy, and delivery system strategies for addressing social determinants of health. 

The successful candidate(s) will conduct rigorous, externally funded research that contributes to the department’s mission of health systems improvement, and 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 health services research and policy, a record of scholarly publications, and evidence of success or ability in obtaining extramural research funding.  Applicants also should have strong potential for success in graduate-level teaching and student advising, with an ability to foster supportive and inclusive learning environments for students with diverse backgrounds, identities, and perspectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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. 
• Help policy officials, administrators, clinicians, advocates, and community representatives use research findings to improve health policies and health systems.  

Why Join Us:

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 services research as well as a Ph.D. program in health economics offered with the Department of Economics. Faculty enjoy rich opportunities for collaboration with numerous academic and clinical units affiliated with the $5 billion state of the art Anschutz Medical Campus, including University of Colorado Hospital, the NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, the Adult and Child Consortium for Health Outcomes Research and Delivery Science (ACCORDS), 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. 

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness .

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus 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, ethnic minorities, 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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:  

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.  

We value candidates who have obtained knowledge, skills and abilities through academic training and professional experiences as well as through lived experiences related to health equity, health policy, and health systems.  

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: 

Appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor requires:

• A doctoral degree in health services research, public policy, health policy, health economics, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated potential to establish an independent, externally-funded program of research.
• Demonstrated potential for successful teaching at masters and doctoral levels.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering diverse, equitable and inclusive environments for learning and discovery, including the ability to engage students and collaborators from racial and ethnic minority populations and other historically marginalized communities.   

Appointment to the rank of Associate Professor or Professor requires:

• A r doctoral degree in health services research, public policy, health policy, health economics, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering diverse, equitable and inclusive environments for learning and discovery, including the ability to engage students and collaborators from racial and ethnic minority populations and other historically marginalized communities.
• Academic and scholarly accomplishments commensurate with the criteria for appointment at the academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor at the University of Colorado, Colorado School of Public Health, including:
  • Exceptional record of peer-reviewed research publications.
  • Strong teaching evaluations and experience mentoring students.
  • An established program of extramurally funded research as Principal Investigator.
  • An established record of leadership & service in the fields of health policy, healthcare delivery, health services research, and/or public health practice.  

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications at the rank of Assistant Professor include:

• Experience in developing research grant applications.
• Experience in publishing peer-reviewed scientific articles. 
• Experience in analyzing how health systems and health policies contribute to health inequities in American and/or global settings, and how policies and systems can be redesigned to reduce or eliminate inequities.  

Preferred qualifications at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor include:

• Successful record of mentoring PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career faculty, including individuals from under-represented and historically marginalized communities.
• Experience in developing and leading multi-disciplinary research teams, large-scale research projects and center grant proposals. 
• Experience in analyzing how health systems and health policies contribute to health inequities in American and/or global settings, and how policies and systems can be redesigned to reduce or eliminate inequities.
• Experience helping policy officials, administrators, clinicians, advocates, and community representatives use research findings to improve health policies and health systems 

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 masters 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 knowledge of how health systems and health policies contribute to health inequities in American and/or global settings, and how policies and systems can be redesigned to reduce or eliminate inequities.  We value candidates who have obtained knowledge and skills through academic training and professional experiences as well as through lived experiences related to health equity, health policy, and health systems.  

How to Apply:

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

1) A letter of application that includes:

•   the faculty rank you are applying for

•   Summary of research accomplishments

•   Statement of research interests and goals

•   Summary of teaching experience

•   Statement of interests and ability to contribute to diversity, equity, and    inclusiveness in education and research.

2) A full curriculum vitae

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

4) References:

•   Applicants for appointment at the Assistant Professor level only should provide the names and contact information for three references and should arrange for those individuals to send us letters of reference directly.

•   Applicants for appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level should not arrange to have letters of reference sent but should provide a list of names and contact information for three references: names, addresses, daytime telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for three professional references.

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers .

Questions should be directed to Beth McManus, Sc.D., Faculty Search Committee Chair, Department of Health Systems, Management and Policy, Colorado School of Public Health. Email: beth.mcmanus@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by November 15, 2023. 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:

$100,000 to $135,000 for the position of Assistant Professor,

$130,000 to $170,000 for the position of Associate Professor,

$160,000 to $270,000 for the position of full Professor.

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 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 .