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University of Colorado | Anschutz Medical Campus
Colorado School of Public Health
Dean, Colorado School of Public Health
Position #609471 – Requisition # 27410

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

The University of Colorado Denver 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.

The Colorado School of Public Health has an opening for a full-time Dean position.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus 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 Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

About the School:
The Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) is a Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accredited collaborative school comprised of three partners: The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (as the lead institution), Colorado State University, and the University of Northern Colorado. ColoradoSPH enrolls more than 700 graduate students in 45 public health academic and professional programs. The ColoradoSPH includes a wide array of centers and programs anchored in an academic community with a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, that provide a foundation of excellence for education, interdisciplinary research and public health practice, as described in greater detail in the Leadership Profile. The School’s mission is “to promote the physical, mental, social and environmental health of people and communities in the Rocky Mountain Region and globally.” The School is engaged in social, economic, health and environmental issues that impact Colorado’s various populations including local underserved communities. Significant areas of activity, strength and current and potential impact are described at

Nature of Work:
The dean of the Colorado School of Public Health is responsible for leading the teaching, research, public health practice, and service mission of ColoradoSPH. The dean works collaboratively in a shared governance framework with the faculty and staff to develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive strategic plans for all efforts of the school. This role will work to identify, facilitate, and promote multi-disciplinary, inter- and intra-college/school, and international educational, service, research, scholarly, and creative activities.

The dean of ColoradoSPH is a key member of the campus’ leadership team, serving as a strategist, advocate, leader of integrity, and effective spokesperson for academic and constituent concerns, as well as other matters related to the well-being of the school, consistent with the school’s vision and mission. The dean provides vision and guidance in all aspects of the school’s educational programs, research endeavors, outside funding efforts, and community outreach and service programs. This role needs to recruit and retain a diverse pool of excellent faculty, staff, and students, enhance funded research, inspire philanthropy, and continuously improve the teaching and learning environment for students. The new dean will also be expected to encourage effective collaborative relationships within the school, with partner institutions, and among schools and colleges within the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, where the administrative home of the school resides. The dean is expected to liaise effectively with Colorado public health agencies and external advisory groups in promoting all aspects of the school.

Professional Field: Public health or a closely related field. The dean must have a record of scholarship, teaching and service/leadership sufficient to be appointed at the rank of full professor with tenure at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

Supervision Received: Appointed by the chancellor on the recommendation of the executive vice chancellor for academic and student affairs (EVC-ASA), the dean reports directly to the EVC-ASA. The responsibility assigned to this position is by broad directive and is generally accomplished without direct supervision. The performance of the dean in this position is judged more by the quality of overall results than by conformance to pre-established specific standards.

Supervision Exercised: The dean of the Colorado School of Public Health will supervise faculty and staff within the school including the school’s central administrative staff, associate deans, department chairs, center directors, and will co-supervise the directors of public health programs at CSU and UNC.

Major Areas of Engagement/Examples of Work Performed: The dean serves as the chief academic officer of the school and has full responsibility for academic programs and curriculum matters, the budget and development activities.

Vision:

• Develop a shared vision with ColoradoSPH faculty, staff and students based on open communication and trusting relationships.
• Further the strategic objectives of the ColoradoSPH, including creating collaborative and innovative programs and opportunities for faculty, students, alumni, and public health practitioners.
• Lead the ColoradoSPH in building alliances with off-campus constituencies, businesses, government agencies, and the not-for-profit community to enhance the school’s stature, its research productivity, and its funding and grant opportunities.
• Advocate for and actively lead efforts and activities to build a diverse and inclusive community among the school’s students, staff, faculty, and community partners.

Recruitment and Retention of Talent:

• Identify and recruit outstanding and diverse talent at the faculty, staff, and student level with specific emphasis on skills and background consistent with the strategic objectives of the school and its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Enhance retention strategies that include mentorship of junior faculty and support for faculty across academic ranks.

Education:

• Lead the further improvement of relevant career focused educational programs in research, teaching and public health practice, including the delivery of off-campus programming.

Research:

• Increase the breadth and vitality of the ColoradoSPH by promoting the recruitment, retention and collaboration of distinguished faculty.
• Work with partners, and in particular the VC for Research on the Anschutz Medical Campus, to promote funding opportunities while assuring there are sufficient resources for faculty, staff and students to conduct research on each campus.

Public Health Practice:

• Drawing upon the strengths of the Center for Public Health Practice, foster and enhance relationships with, and identify opportunities for strategic partnership, with the practice community and public health organizations.
• Ensure that the relationships with external organizations are of high quality and high impact.
• Provide intellectual leadership and strong commitment to workforce development for the public health profession.

Management:

• Work closely with senior leadership at the collaborating institutions to advance the interests of the ColoradoSPH, including serving on university-wide and cross-university committees and taskforces.
• Work collaboratively and transparently with faculty to advance and innovate across the mission areas of the ColoradoSPH.
• Ensure the school is run efficiently and effectively, and assure school-wide financial stability and growth, including oversight and participation in the budget, fundraising, and strategic planning of the school, in cooperation with the ColoradoSPH administrative directors.
• Represent the school to external constituents throughout Colorado, the region, nationally, and internationally, including alumni, public health professionals, members of the media, elected officials, boards, and donors, in cooperation with the ColoradoSPH external relations and public health practice staff.
• Meet agreed-on objectives for the school within the established budget.

Development:

• Increase the school’s resource base by facilitating fundraising activities for the school.
• Work in consultation with the Chancellor, the EVC-ASA and in collaboration with other deans and partners to ensure a cross-university perspective on broad institutional matters.
• Shape and lead initiatives described in the university, campus, and school strategic plans.

Salary and Benefits:
The hiring range for this position has been established at $275,493 to $393,955 and is commensurate with skills and experience.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above 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.

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:
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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral or equivalent terminal degree from an accredited institution (MD, PhD, DrPH, or similar) in a public health-related field.
• Academic qualifications compatible with an appointment to the rank of full professor with tenure in ColoradoSPH at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.
• Demonstrated experience in administration and leadership at an academic institution (e.g., at the level of chair, associate dean, or dean), government agency, or other organization devoted to the promotion of health.
• Demonstrated leadership in teaching, research/scholarship, and service.
• Demonstrated commitment to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive community.

Required: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Accomplishments in working with faculty groups, senior campus leadership, and executive-level leadership personnel from government, business, and not-for-profit communities as well as other internal and external constituencies.
• Successful experience in fundraising, building a stronger program of funded research, and other mission-aligned revenue generation.
• An appreciation of contemporary public health issues as evidenced by contributions to publications/reports addressing these issues.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: A successful candidate will be required to demonstrate:

• A strong record of excellent research/scholarship, teaching, and leadership/service.
• Leadership skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to build and work with teams.
• The ability to think and act creatively and strategically.
• Demonstrated track-record of organizational leadership:
  • Vision setting
  • Initiative, leading by example
  • Influence, particularly in a distributive, organizational structure.
  • Impact creation, real and lasting change
  • Integrity - value-based, honest relationships and transparent decision making.

COVID-19 Vaccinations:
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:

Exemptions vary by campus location/department. Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:

• Anschutz Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.

Diversity and Equity:
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.

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, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, 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.

Special Instructions to Applicants : Required Application Materials: To apply, please visit: Application Materials Required : Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Application Materials Instructions : Application Deadline: Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by October 17, 2022. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Job Category : Executive

Primary Location : Aurora

Department : U0001 - DENVER & ANSCHUTZ MED CAMPUS - 20133 - CSPH-Dean General Operation

Schedule : Full-time

Posting Date : Oct 10, 2022

Unposting Date : Ongoing

Posting Contact Name : Sheryl Blish

Posting Contact Email : SHERYL.BLISH@CUANSCHUTZ.EDU

Position Number : 00609471