Associate Dean-Faculty

University of Colorado | CU Denver

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

 Associate Dean for Faculty and Staff Affairs

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

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2

Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus

Exemptions vary by campus location/department.

Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:

• Anschutz Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.
•  Consolidated/Central Services Administration – Will follow Anschutz policy on exemptions.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment.  We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

This is a secondary faculty position open to current tenured faculty members in the University of Colorado Denver College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

The Associate Dean for Faculty and Staff Affairs serves as a member of the Dean’s senior leadership team to provide vision, leadership, and administrative oversight for faculty and staff mentoring, recruitment, training, and advancement.  The primary purpose of the role is to support the faculty and staff of the college and to be deeply involved in issues surrounding individual development, promotion, conflict resolution, and grievances. The major aspects of the role are: (1) to provide strategic vision with regard to faculty and staff recruitment, retention, and development; (2) to oversee faculty processes involving reappointment, tenure, promotion, and post-tenure review; (3) to interact effectively and collaboratively with other groups on campus that deal with faculty and staff issues.

The Associate Dean for Faculty and Staff Affairs is charged with broad issues of planning, recruitment, mentoring, retention, equity, and conflict and grievance resolution.  Specific duties include:

• Faculty Mentoring and Advancement (TTF and IRCF)
• Reappointment, tenure and promotion for tenure-track faculty -- Chair, Dean’s Advisory Committee (DAC TTF)
• Appointment, retention, and promotion for IRC faculty, including CTT and Instructors/Senior Instructors – Chair, Dean’s Advisory Committee for IRCF Personnel Decisions (DAC IRCF)
• College lead on Interfolio RTP process
• Sabbatical/Leave Requests
• Post-Tenure Review
• Oversight of primary unit criteria undergoing revision
• Management of award and renewal of multi-year contracts for IRCF
• Faculty Awards, including announcements, recruiting and oversight of award committees, communication with nominees and nominators, forwarding of winning files to Provost’s office
• Graduate Student Awards (fall and spring semesters)
• Assistance with Human Resource issues: contracts, benefits, and grievances
• On-boarding new chairs

Committees: CLAS Leadership Team; AD/ASG; and CU Denver Faculty Assembly liaison

Salary and Benefits: 

The salary range for this appointment is $15,099 - $36,623.  

The above salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonsable estimate of the range at the time of posting.

This appointment is without group health and life benefits.  Benefits are provided through the tenured faculty appointment.

The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services .

University of Colorado Denver | 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 checks for all new employees prior to their employment.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. Alternative formats of this ad are available upon request for persons with disabilities.

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.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits .

Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation

Diversity and Equity:

Please contact [email protected] for information on disability accommodations

Office of Equity: https://www1.ucdenver.edu/offices/equity

The University of Colorado Denver | 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 and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Denver | 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.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must be tenured faculty members in the University of Colorado Denver College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Preferred Qualifications: Service on Dean's Advisory Committee, Vice Chancellor's Advisory Committee, or Department Chair

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.