Instructor

University of Colorado, United States

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Location: Aurora, COLORADO
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: The position may have been removed or expired!

Instructor - 26751 
Faculty 

Description

 
 
 
University of Colorado | CU Anschutz Medical Campus
Colorado School of Public Health - Department of Biostatistics and Informatics
Instructor
Position #00799582 – Requisition #26751
 
 
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: 3012 - COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement and Compliance (ucdenver.edu)
 
The University of Colorado l 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.
 
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers
 
Nature of Work
This is a part-time position (0.25FTE) at the rank of Instructor in the Department of Biostatistics and Informatics (BIOS), Colorado School of Public Health. Faculty and students in the department apply analytic methods, statistical reasoning and information management techniques to the design and analysis of studies in medical and public health. Professional and research activities include the design and analysis of basic, applied and translational research and clinical trials, statistical consulting, developing of new statistical methods, disease information services, research databases and more.
This position will be in charge of the development and administering of curricula in the Department of Biostatistics and Informatics for online courses. The incumbent will teach and mentor students, serve as a liaison to faculty and train other instructors.
 
The Department of Biostatistics and Informatics (BIOS) is one of five departments in the Colorado School of Public Health. Faculty and students in the department apply analytic methods, statistical reasoning and information management techniques to health data in medical and public health fields.  Professional and research activities include the design and analysis of basic, applied and translational research and clinical trials, statistical consulting, developing of new statistical methods, disease information services, research databases and more.
 
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 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 Colorado School of Public Health 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.
 
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.
 
CU Anschutz has many opportunities for collaboration across the health sciences, with multidisciplinary centers for prevention research, Latino research and policy, cancer, outcomes research, and American Indian/Alaska Native health, among others. CU Anschutz is located in Aurora, Colorado, a community that is racially/ethnically and socio-economically diverse. 
 
Supervision Received
The faculty member will be supervised by the Chair of the Department of Biostatistics and Informatics. They should also develop a strong relationship with individuals in the Office of Digital Education.
 
Supervision Exercised
This position can have supervisory responsibilities with teaching assistants or graduate research assistants. This position may also require the ability to oversee the implementation of courses by other faculty members/helping other instructors implement their courses in an online format.
 
Examples of Work Performed

  • Responsibilities will include teaching online/remote courses, developing curriculum/course content for future online/remote courses.

  • The candidate may also serve as a liaison between the students in the online MPH program and faculty in the Department and the School.

 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    • Experience in developing statistical curricula and course content.

    • Strong programming skills in common statistical software packages (R, SAS, STATA, Python, and Prism)

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    • Positive attitude and the ability to work with students from a broad variety of backgrounds and experiences with statistics, as well as other fellow instructors in the ColoradoSPH.

    • Excellent problem-solving skills.

 
Salary and Benefits
The salary range has been established at $18,000 (0.25 FTE).  
 
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, rank, internal equity, experience, education, and area of expertise. The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. 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 .
 
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
 
The University of Colorado 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.
 
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.
 
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusive Excellence
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 .
Please click here for information on disability accommodations: http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/departments/HR/jobs/Pages/JobsatCUDenver.aspx
 
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 and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
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 .
 

Qualifications

 
Minimum Qualifications
 
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

  • A master’s degree in statistics, biostatistics, mathematics, applied mathematics or related fields

  • 1+ years of teaching at the college level or higher

  • 3+ years’ experience in data management/reporting, analytics and/or statistics in medical, industrial or other real-world setting

Preferred Qualifications
  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​1+ year teaching in an online setting
 
  
Special Instructions to Applicants: Questions should be directed to Eleanor Cotton, [email protected]. A review of the application material will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Refer to requisition number: 26751.     Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Application Materials Instructions: Required Application Materials: To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach: 1. A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications 2. A current CV/resume 3. List of five professional references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references) Please be advised that the University does check references as part of the employment process. Please do not submit any of your application material (via email) to the job posting contact.   
Job Category
: Faculty 
Primary Location
: Aurora 
Department: U0001 -- DENVER & ANSCHUTZ MED CAMPUS - 21419 - CSPH-Bio Info General Ops 
Schedule
: Part-time 
Posting Date
: Jul 18, 2022 
Unposting Date
: Jul 24, 2022, 1:59:00 AM 
Posting Contact Name: Eleanor Cotton 
Posting Contact Email: [email protected] 
Position Number: 00799582

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