Department Chair and Full Professor, TT

Job Summary:

The Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) is accepting applications and nominations for the position of Department Chair for the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health. This is a 12-month, tenure-track, full Professor appointment, with the primary academic appointment to be held at the ColoradoSPH, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz). Applicants should have a tenure-eligible record of accomplishment in research, teaching, and practice/service.

We seek an innovative and inclusive leader who will continue the department’s evolution, growing its research, education, and outreach and engagement programs. There are abundant opportunities for collaboration within the department, across the school’s three campuses, with its partner universities, and with local, state, and federal government and public health institutions. We also seek experience and excellence in education, including leadership in development of innovative educational programs. Additionally, candidates should have relevant administrative experience in academic or other environments and the ability to develop and lead dynamic, transdisciplinary initiatives. Above all, we seek candidates who will seek to advance health for all in Colorado and beyond.

The ColoradoSPH Department of Environmental and Occupational Health and its faculty seek to build on strengths in the following priority research areas: Climate Change and Health; Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience; Environmental Justice; Geospatial Methods; Exposure Science; Total Worker Health and Wellbeing, including International Safety and Health of Workers; Emerging Infectious Diseases; Environmental and Occupational Toxicology; and Environmental/Occupational Epidemiology. Current examples of cross-cutting, innovative research that our faculty members are leading include investigations into climate impacts on water-borne diseases in China and air quality in rural Colorado; biomarkers and health impacts of PFAS exposure in Colorado; health and environmental justice impacts of oil and natural gas industries; causes and prevention of renal disease in agricultural workers in Latin America; emergency preparedness intervention research in India and Colorado; and dissemination and implementation science applied to occupational and environmental health practice and research. Our department prioritizes collaborative team science and strives to maintain a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Our department seeks to lead the school and the region in advancing new climate change and health initiatives, including a first-of-its-kind Climate and Health PhD program. Environmental justice and health equity are embedded throughout the department’s activities. The department also has a well-established focus on Occupational Health and Safety, including two funded National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Centers: the Mountain and Plains Education and Research Center (MAP ERC) and the Center for Health Work & Environment, a NIOSH Total Worker Health Center of Excellence, as well as a Climate, Work and Health Initiative. Educational degrees and programs include the MPH (+ global health option) and DrPH degrees in Environmental & Occupational Health, the new PhD in Climate and Health, Occupational & Environmental Medicine Residency and Fellowship Programs, and Certificates in Total Worker Health and in Public Health Preparedness & Disaster Response.

Supervision Received

The Department Chair reports to the Dean of the ColoradoSPH.  

Supervision Exercised

The Department Chair oversees the department’s faculty and staff.  

Fiscal Responsibility ?

Yes 

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer an academic enterprise at the department level.
• Foster collegiality and creativity among faculty.
• Develop alliances that strengthen the department’s role and influence regarding environmental and occupational health at the state, regional, national, and international levels, including engagement with communities and policy makers, and with other schools on the Anschutz campus and in the region. 
• Obtain and secure grants, contracts, and endowment funding.
• Create and lead new initiatives for enhancing or expanding educational and training programs that address state, regional, national, and international needs.
• Teach and mentor students at the graduate level.
• Advance the Department’s and School’s commitment to inclusive excellence by increasing diversity among the department’s students, staff, and promoting equity and inclusion through our research, education, and practice.
• Conduct research in one or more fields relevant to the Department’s mission. Demonstrate a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Manage faculty and staff roles and responsibilities.
• Recruit new faculty to the department.
• Maintain a strong mentoring environment for faculty, staff, and students.
• Represent and advocate for the department within the ColoradoSPH and the Anschutz Medical Campus, with partner universities, with local and government agencies, and with constituent communities. 

Why Join Us:

Now in its 15th year, the ColoradoSPH is a collaborative school involving the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz), Colorado State University (CSU), and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). It is the first and only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top tier faculty and students from across the country, and providing vital contributions towards ensuring our region’s health and wellbeing. Collaboratively formed in 2008 by CU Denver, CSU and UNC, the ColoradoSPH provides training, innovative research and community service to actively address public health issues including chronic disease, access to healthcare, environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, and costly injuries. It is distinguished by research focusing on critical issues related to the state and region and its growing practice mission through academic public health partnerships.

The ColoradoSPH strives to promote diversity and equity and to be a model of inclusive excellence.  We are committed to enhancing diversity among our faculty and strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is the only comprehensive academic health sciences center in Colorado, the largest academic health center in the Rocky Mountain region and one of the newest education, research and patient care facilities in the world. Currently home to 25,000 employees, more than 5,000 degree-seeking students and two nationally recognized hospitals that handle 1.7 million patient visits each year, CU Anschutz trains the health sciences workforce of the future, carries out a broad range of research, and cares for the state’s children, adults, and veterans. CU Anschutz features schools of medicine, pharmacy, dental medicine and public health, a college of nursing and a graduate school.

The ColoradoSPH aims to build a diverse and representative academic community that recognizes the importance of social, economic, health, and environmental justice. We strive to promote equity, diversity, and to be a model of inclusive excellence.  As a tri-campus partnership, ColoradoSPH stands with academic, practice, and community partners nationwide to condemn racism, injustice, and inequity. Please click here to learn more about our equity, diversity, and inclusion commitment statement and plan to dismantle structural racism: https://coloradosph.cuanschutz.edu/about-us/diversity-inclusive-excellence .  

Click the following links to learn more about resources and community engagement opportunities at CU Anschutz through the following networks:

§  LGBTQ+ Hub: https://www.cuanschutz.edu/offices/diversity-equity-inclusion-community/cu-anschutz-lgbtq-hub

§  Diversity and Health Equity Hub: https://www.cuanschutz.edu/offices/diversity-equity-inclusion-community/trainings-workshops

§  Community Engagement-North Aurora: https://www.cuanschutz.edu/offices/diversity-equity-inclusion-community/community-engagement

§  The Office of Disability, Access, & Inclusion: https://www.cuanschutz.edu/offices/office-of-disability-access-and-inclusion . 

Benefits: The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical:  Multiple plan options
• Dental:  Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance:  Disability, Life, Vision and Wellness
• Retirement 401(a) Plan:  Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay.
• Paid Time Off:  Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22
• Sick Days: 15
• Holiday Days: 10
• Tuition Benefit:  System employees have the benefit on all campuses
• ECO Pass:  RTD Bus and light rail service
• Additional Perks & Programs:  Click to access the CU Advantage , including perks and programs for our employees.

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.  

• An academic doctorate in Environmental Health, Environmental Sciences, or Occupational Health, or a related field; MD/DO in Occupational and Environmental Medicine or another relevant field; or a DVM degree with a relevant focus in environmental and occupational health.
• An established record of excellence in research and either teaching or public health practice, documented scholarly activity, and a record of leadership and/or service; specifically, the candidate’s accomplishments should be commensurate with the criteria for appointment at the academic rank of full Professor at the University of Colorado, Colorado School of Public Health.
• Experience in administration and management and building teams within an academic setting. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success in directing educational programs with an outstanding record of teaching and mentoring.
• A proven record of successful administrative leadership in a university setting. Specifically, a portfolio that demonstrates strategic and creative initiatives toward obtaining external funding, managing complex budgets, and attracting outstanding faculty.
• Research or public health practice addressing the impacts of climate change on environmental and public health.
• Research or public health practice addressing environmental justice and health equity.
• Experience in working with campus leaders and programs to build centralized support facilities to achieve the educational, research and clinical missions of the campus.
• Experience with cultivating collaborative relationships with university administrators, faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
• Experience with the creation of partnerships both within and outside the university and establishment of research or public health practice centers. 

How to Apply:

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

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

Questions should be directed to: Dr. Jon Samet, [email protected]  

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins on December 15, 2023 and continues until position is filled. 

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

$205,000 - $260,000

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 accommodation 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 [email protected] ​.

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 .