UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
Anschutz Medical Campus
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University of Colorado Cancer Center
Colorado School of Public Health
Department of Health Systems, Management and Policy
POSITION AS ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE OR FULL PROFESSOR
TOBACCO/CANNABIS CONTROL AND POLICY
NATURE OF WORK
The University of Colorado Cancer Center and the Department of Health Systems, Management and Policy in the Colorado School of Public Health invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor with a research focus on tobacco and/or cannabis policy. We seek candidates with expertise in health policy, health economics, or health services research who will advance scientific knowledge about the implementation and impact of policies to reduce disease burden, health inequities, and costs associated with tobacco and/or cannabis. Applicants at the Assistant Professor rank should have at least three years of postdoctoral research experience.
The successful candidate will conduct rigorous, externally funded research that contributes to the Cancer Center’s scientific mission, and will teach, advise, and mentor students in one or more of the Department’s graduate degree programs. Applicants should have an existing record of peer-reviewed research publications related to tobacco and/or cannabis policy, along with evidence of success in obtaining extramural grants to support research in one or more of these areas. Applicants should also have experience in graduate-level teaching and student advising, or demonstrate willingness and ability to develop this experience.
The University of Colorado Cancer Center is Colorado’s only National Cancer Institute designated consortium comprehensive cancer center, operating with more than $75 million in annual cancer research funding. The Department of Health Systems, Management and Policy supports a multidisciplinary group of research-intensive faculty members and offers an MPH degree as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Health Services Research and a new PhD. in Health Economics offered with the Department of Economics. The Colorado School of Public Health is the only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain region.
The incumbent will report to the Chair of the Department of Health Systems, Management and Policy for promotion and tenure progression and teaching activities, with dual reporting to the Deputy Director of the Cancer Center for research activities. The incumbent is expected to:
- Publish research manuscripts in top peer-reviewed journals.
- Submit research proposals and obtain extramural funding for research.
- Teach courses in the PhD, MS and/or MPH program.
- Mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and/or early-career faculty.
The incumbent will have the ability to design and conduct rigorous, quantitative health services and health policy research related to tobacco policy and/or cannabis policy. The position will have expertise that enables them to teach MPH and PhD level classes in health services research methods, health policy, health economics, healthcare systems, econometrics, and/or economic evaluation methods.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
Appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor requires:
- A research-oriented doctoral degree in economics, health services research, public policy or related discipline.
- Demonstrated potential to establish an independent program of research.
- Research experience in tobacco policy and/or cannabis policy.
Appointment to the rank of Associate Professor or Professor requires:
- A research doctoral degree in economics, health services research, public policy or related discipline.
- Academic and scholarly accomplishments commensurate with the criteria for appointment at the academic rank of Associate Professor of Professor at the University of Colorado, Colorado School of Public Health, such as
- Exceptional record of research publications.
- Strong teaching evaluations and experience mentoring students.
- Anestablished program of extramurally funded research as Principal Investigator.
- Track-record of leadership & service to the field.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience working with clinical faculty on research projects is desirable at all ranks.
Appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor:
- Experience in developing research grants.
- Experience in publishing peer-reviewed scientific articles.
Appointment to the rank of Associate Professor or Professor:
- Successful record of mentoring PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and/or early-career faculty.
The Salary range for this position is commensurate with skills and experience. The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at https://www.cu.edu/employee-services.
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DIVERSITY AND EQUITY
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APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
A review of the application material will begin immediately and continue 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.
Applicants must include:
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
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.
Questions should be directed to cathy.bradley@cuanschutz.edu
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