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January 7, 2010
Assistant/Associate Professor: Colorado School of Public Health
Location: Denver, Colorado
Department: Health Systems, Management and Policy
Reference number: 674938
Nature of Work
The Department of Health Systems, Management and Policy in the Colorado School of Public Health invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate level. We seek candidates with expertise in one or more areas of health services research. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to, health economics, health services research, health policy, medical sociology, demography, organizational research, medicine, law and health outcomes and comparative effectiveness research. The successful candidate will conduct rigorous, externally funded research and teach and advise students in one or more of the Department’s graduate degree programs. Candidates with experience or interest in obtaining extramural grants to fund their research are particularly encouraged to apply. There are also opportunities to collaborate with the Colorado Health Outcomes Program (COHO), the Children’s Outcomes Research (COR) program, and the Denver VA HSR&D REAP Center.
This hiring is part of a series of recruitments for the department with the goal of building a dynamic, multi- disciplinary faculty engaged in cutting edge health policy research. The Department currently offers two graduate degrees: MPH and Ph.D. The Colorado School of Public Health (CSPH) is the only school of public health in the nine-state region of the Rocky Mountain west. CSPH is physically located on the new Anschutz Medical Campus in Denver, Colorado, with the medical, nursing, pharmacy and dental schools of the University of Colorado. The school is comprised of students and faculty at University of Colorado Denver, Colorado State University, and the University of Northern Colorado. This unique partnership is committed to building an inclusive, culturally competent student body, faculty, staff and school leadership.
Professional Field
Public Health
Supervision Received
This position will report to Adam Atherly, PhD, Chair of the Department of Health Systems, Management, and Policy.
Supervision Exercised
None at time of hire; may supervise student workers, postdoctoral fellows and/or junior faculty as career develops.
Examples of Work Performed
- conduct research
- obtain extramural support
- publish in peer reviewed journals
- teach and mentor Masters and Doctoral students.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Research experience in health or health care
Minimum Requirements
Appointment at the Assistant level requires:
- A research-oriented doctoral degree in economics, health services research, public health, health management or related discipline.
- Demonstrated potential to establish an independent program of research.
- Research experience in health or health care delivery. Appointment at the Associate level requires:
- A research doctoral degree in economics, health services research, public health or related discipline.
- An established independent program of extramurally funded research.
- Strong track record a research publications.
Salary Range
Salary Range: commensurate with skills
Source of Funding
Recruitment funds — 63491903
Does this position have fiscal responsibility?
NO
Application Procedures
Applications will only be accepted electronically through https://www.jobsatcu.com/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp, posting 808596. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2009 and continue until position is filled. The following attachments in Word or PDF format will be required:
1) A letter of application that includes:
- Summary of research accomplishments
- Statement of research interests and goals
- Summary of teaching experience
- History of funding for research or teaching
2) A full curriculum vitae
3) 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 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.
CSPH will offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with skills and experience. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at http://www.cu.edu/pbs/
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The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. The University of Colorado Denver 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.
