Assistant Professor

Job Summary:

This faculty position will be part of the Division of Geriatric Medicine. This is a part-time position. As with most faculty in the Division of Geriatric Medicine, this will be an "at-will" position, meaning the employee can be terminated at any time without notice, and severance pay may not be provided. This position is dependent on continued funding from the sponsor. This work site(s) may include the UCD Division of Geriatric Medicine's administrative offices or the VA Medical Center.

The Division of Geriatric Medicine at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking an experienced PhD scientist with at least 5-7 years of experience in conducting and leading qualitative methods with a focus on health services research.

Key Responsibilities:

The candidate will help lead the qualitative analysis and mixed methods integration in collaboration with the co-investigators and consultants for this project. The candidate will work closely with the qualitative analytic team to pilot and refine interview guides and site visit protocols and will also participate in site visits and interviews. Prior experience with interviewing home health care agencies, as well as patients and care partners who have been referred for home health care services, is preferred. The ideal candidate will have a record of scholarly productivity, mentorship and have received funding. Additional research responsibilities may include writing original research manuscripts for publication and submitting grant applications to obtain extramural research funding.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $705 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Have a PhD and 5-7 years of experience conducting and leading qualitative methods with a focus on health services research

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with interviewing home health care agencies, as well as patients and care partners who have been referred for home health care services

How to Apply:

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

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

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

Questions should be directed to: SABRINA FERGUSON, Sabrina.ferguson@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until December 14, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$16,341 for 12.5% effort

The above starting salary 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations 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 hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

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.