Open Rank - Associate Professor or Professor, tenure eligible

Job description

Open Rank - Associate Professor Or Professor, Tenure Eligible

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; value-based 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 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 include developing partnerships, publishing research, submitting research proposals, teaching courses, mentoring students, and advising policy officials.

Work location is hybrid, eligible for a schedule of three days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

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 provides education programs, innovative research, 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.

The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, additional insurance, retirement, paid time off, vacation days, sick days, holiday days, tuition benefit, and ECO pass.

Minimum qualifications include a doctoral degree in health services research, public policy, health policy, health economics, or a related discipline. Preferred qualifications include a demonstrated record of success in collaborating across clinical, scientific, educational, policy, and community organizations and professionals relevant to child health and wellbeing.

For full consideration, please submit a letter of interest including a statement of professional goals and interests, summary of research accomplishments, and summary of teaching experiences; curriculum vitae/resume; a draft of a current research paper as first author; and three to five professional references.

Questions should be directed to Glen Mays, PhD, Chair, Department of Health Systems, Management, and Policy, Colorado School of Public Health. Screening of applications begins July 1, 2026, and applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Worksite address

aurora, CO, 80012, US

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