Director, PhD Program in Health Services Research Open Rank- Associate Professor- Professor

University of Colorado -
Aurora, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$140,000 - $300,000 a year

Benefits

401(a)
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off

Qualifications

Quantitative applied research
Management
Educational support mentoring
Academic institution experience
Scientific research papers
Research industry grant writing
Policy analysis
Research project technical leadership
University teaching experience
Policy research projects
Government industry grant writing
Healthcare policy development
Manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals
Teaching
University experience

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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Health Systems, Management & Policy (HSMP)

Job Title: Director, PhD Program in Health Services Research Open Rank- Associate Professor- Professor

Position #:00846509 – Requisition #: 39489

Job Summary:

The Department of Health Systems, Management and Policy (HSMP) in the Colorado School of Public Health invites applications for the position of Director, PhD Program in Health Services. This position leads a successful PhD training program that prepares students for research careers in conducting scientific studies that evaluate innovations in health services, systems, and policies. This position is responsible for overseeing and improving the PhD educational curriculum, recruiting and retaining talented PhD students, advising and mentoring students in collaboration with other faculty, identifying and securing resources for PhD student support through faculty extramural grants and other sources, and assisting graduates with career placement and advancement.

The Director position will be 0.2 FTE to 0.25 FTE as salary support of a full-time 12-month faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor within the Colorado School of Public Health.

The successful candidate will secure coverage for the remainder of their university faculty salary by leading extramurally funded research activities, teaching graduate classes, and engaging in relevant professional service activities. Candidates should have academic and professional qualifications suitable for appointment as a tenured or tenure-track associate professor or full professor in the HSMP department.

We seek candidates with deep expertise in health services research and/or health economics along with a strong record of training and mentoring graduate students for successful research careers. This position will develop and maintain productive partnerships with relevant clinical, scientific, educational, and policy organizations on campus, in the region, nationally and/or internationally. The candidate will leverage these relationships to create educational opportunities, research experiences, and career opportunities for PhD students. Applicants should have exceptional methodological skills relevant to health policy and health services research, a strong record of scholarly publications, success in obtaining extramural research funding, and deep experience in graduate-level teaching and student advising, with an ability to foster supportive and inclusive learning environments for students.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruit talented students into the PhD program.

Advise and mentor PhD students throughout their research training experiences.

Develop and improve the PhD educational curriculum in collaboration with other program faculty.

Identify and secure resources for PhD student support through faculty extramural grants and other sources.

Assist PhD candidates and graduates with career placement and advancement.

Develop productive partnerships with relevant clinical, scientific, educational and policy organizations on campus and in the region to create opportunities for PhD student learning, research and career development, including the Graduate School, CU School of Medicine, UCHealth, Children's Hospital Colorado, and the Adult and Child Consortium for Outcomes Research and Delivery System Science (ACCORDS).

Submit research proposals and obtain extramural funding for PhD student training and research.

Develop and teach classes in the PhD and/or MPH programs.

Publish research manuscripts in leading peer-reviewed journals, including PhD students and alumni as co-authors.

Work Location:

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of three days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

The HSMP department supports a multidisciplinary group of research-intensive faculty members and offers graduate education through M.P.H, and Ph.D. programs in health policy and health services research. Faculty enjoy rich opportunities for collaboration with numerous academic and clinical units affiliated with the $7 billion state of the art Anschutz Medical Campus, including the CU School of Medicine, CU College of Nursing, and other health professions schools, the UCHealth system, an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, Children’s Hospital Colorado, and the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System. Beyond campus, faculty collaborate with innovative healthcare systems and government agencies regionally and nationally, utilizing a robust data environment that includes a campus-wide clinical data warehouse, regional electronic health data networks, a statewide all-payor claims database, and a federal research data center.

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 well-being. Collaboratively formed in 2008 by CU Anschutz, CSU, and UNC, the Colorado School of Public Health provides education programs, including a Master’s concentration in global health, innovative research that places the School in the top 20 in NIH funding among Schools of Public Health, and community service that addresses public health issues including chronic disease, healthcare access, climate, and environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, population mental health, ONE HEALTH and injuries for the Rocky Mountain region, nationally and globally.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

Medical: Multiple plan options

Dental: Multiple plan options

Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 10/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate Professor:

A doctoral degree in health services research, public policy, health policy, health economics, or a related discipline.

Candidates with a clinical doctoral degree (e.g. M.D., D.N.P., D.P.T., Pharm.D.) should have substantial additional training in health services research or a related scientific discipline.

Academic and scholarly accomplishments commensurate with the criteria for appointment at the academic rank of Associate Professor at the University of Colorado, Colorado School of Public Health, including:

o Exceptional record of peer-reviewed research publications.

o Strong teaching evaluations and experience mentoring students.

o An established program of extramurally funded research as Principal Investigator.

o An established record of leadership & service in the fields of health policy, healthcare delivery, health services research, and/or public health practice related to children’s health and wellbeing.

Professor:

requires all the elements required for Associate Professor plus academic and scholarly accomplishments commensurate with the criteria for appointment at the academic rank of Professor at the University of Colorado, Colorado School of Public Health, including:

A strong record of developing, growing and sustaining a program of research over an extended period of time, comprising multiple extramurally funded studies with multiple collaborating institutions, co-investigators and trainees.
A strong record of success in using evidence from the candidate’s research program to influence healthcare delivery, health policy, and/or public health practice in ways that improve child health and wellbeing.
A record of national and/or international leadership, service and recognition in the fields of health policy, healthcare delivery, health services research, and/or public health practice.
Experience in mentoring early-career scientists for career advancement.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates are preferred with a demonstrated record of success in predoctoral training and student mentoring, including successful placement of graduates in competitive faculty positions at universities and research centers.

Other preferred qualifications include:

Experience in developing and improving graduate training programs and educational curricula.

A record of success in helping PhD students to secure competitive grant funding for dissertation research.

Experience developing and leading multi-disciplinary research teams, large-scale research projects and center grant proposals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Successful candidates will have the ability to design and conduct rigorous, quantitative health services and health policy research. Candidates will have extensive knowledge of the health services research job market, including both academic and non-academic settings for PhD graduates. Candidates will have expertise that enables them to teach doctoral level classes on topics that include health services research methods, health policy development and analysis, health management strategies, health economics, healthcare systems, health econometrics, and/or economic evaluation methods.

How to Apply:

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

1. A letter of interest including:

Statement of professional goals and interests

Summary of research accomplishments

Summary of teaching, student mentoring and educational program development and leadership experience

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. A draft of a current research paper as first author

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

Questions should be directed to: Glen Mays, PhD, Chair, Department of Health Systems, Management, and Policy, Colorado School of Public Health

Email: [email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

A review of the application material will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications by July 1, 2026, to ensure full consideration. Applications received after this date will be considered if interview positions remain available.

Applicants must apply online at

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range for this position has been established at

$140,000 to $185,000 for the position of Associate Professor.

$160,000 to $300,000 for the position of full Professor.

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 (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 may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

ADA 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.

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 [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.

Application Materials Required: Resume/CV, List of References, Additional Attachments - Refer to Application Materials Instructions Below

Application Materials Instructions: A letter of interest including: • Statement of professional goals and interests • Summary of research accomplishments • Summary of teaching, student mentoring and educational program development and leadership experience A draft of a current research paper as first author

Job Category: Faculty

Primary Location: Aurora

Department: U0001 - Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 21439 - CSPH-HSMP General Ops

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Jun 2, 2026

Unposting Date: Ongoing

Posting Contact Name: Glen Mays

Posting Contact Email: [email protected]

Position Number: 00846509

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