University of Colorado · 2 months ago
Vice Chair for Research: Open Rank – Associate Professor, Professor
Aurora, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$220K/yr - $260K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking a Vice Chair for Research to lead an active research program in the Department of Family Medicine. This role involves providing administrative leadership for the research mission area, participating in funded research, and mentoring junior faculty and trainees.
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Responsibilities
Provide leadership for the DFM research mission area including decision making with the chair and other vice chairs regarding setting strategic goals and priorities, budget, execution of plans, metrics and benchmarks for completion of goals, and regular reporting
Participate as an active member of the DFM’s ELT which involves weekly meetings, review of DFM policies and procedures, regular communication with the chair and other DFM vice chairs
Administratively review and approve research mission area requests and projects
Responsibility for oversight and management of the research mission area budget
Regularly communicate research happening and updates and other dissemination in coordination with the Director of Communication
Determine policies and procedures for the research mission area
Support the well-being and needs of the research area faculty and staff, as well as other DFM employees
The selected candidate will also progress their own research agenda as well as participate in DFM projects and will serve as a resource and mentor to junior faculty and trainees for developing health services research
Secure federal and other large grants and contracts/contract vehicles (as PI and MPI) in health services and/or clinical trials research and participating (as a Co-I) in active research
Secure other grants and contracts/contract vehicles (as PI and MPI) from diverse funders
Manuscript preparation, editing, and innovative approaches to dissemination of results
Collaborate with teams across CU departments, local organizations, and academic institutions across the country to conduct research and disseminate findings and tested interventions
Build and maintain relationships with clinicians in the DFM, across campus, and in community and clinical settings
Establish and maintain communication and promote collaboration within CU and other organizations
Provide professional development and research mentorship to junior faculty, research staff and residents and fellows in the DFM
Provide oversight of project staff and identify professional development opportunities
May provide clinical services in our primary care or specialty clinics, as determined by the department and candidate
May provide teaching in SOM or other clinical areas, as determined by the department and candidate
Qualification
Required
Education: Terminal degree in Medicine or Osteopathy (MD or DO) or PhD or equivalent in behavioral or social sciences, public health, nursing, pharmacy, or other relevant areas
Experience: Graduation from an accredited graduate program and combination of research post-doc and at least 5 years of experience working in primary care research, implementation science, clinical trials, community-based research as related to primary care, and health services research
Research funding: Track record of and demonstrated potential for extramurally funded research in primary care and/or practice-based research settings and in topical areas aligned with the department's focus on primary care and practice-based research
Special Skills: Ability to meet the School of Medicine's criteria for full or associate professor. Already having the rank of associate professor elsewhere may facilitate this ranking. ONLY IF PHYSICIAN: Ability to obtain Colorado Medical License and possession of a current DEA Certificate. Ability to be fully credentialed with the UCH system and UPI Managed Care
Education: Terminal degree in Medicine or Osteopathy (MD or DO) or PhD or equivalent in behavioral or social sciences, public health, nursing, pharmacy, or another relevant area
Experience: Graduation from an accredited graduate program and combination of research post doc and 8 or more years of experience working in practice-based research, primary care research, implementation science, clinical trials, community-based research as related to primary care, and health services research
Research funding: Track record of and demonstrated potential for extramurally funded research in primary care and/or practice-based research settings and in topical areas aligned with the department's focus on primary care and practice-based research
Special Skills: Ability to meet the School of Medicine's criteria for full professor. ONLY IF PHYSICIAN: Ability to obtain Colorado Medical License and possession of a current DEA Certificate. Ability to be fully credentialed with the UCH system and UPI Managed Care
Strong leadership and supervisory skills
Strategic planning and execution skills
Strong teamwork skills
Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations
Ability to work well with a variety of patient, staff and community populations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with research center, departmental, clinical and community staff
Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks and competing deadlines
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
Experience training and developing staff
Preferred
Experience with leading research teams in a DFM
Experience leading or involvement with primary care and/or practice-based research networks
Experience leading or conducting practice improvement work in primary care
Demonstrated success obtaining federal extramural funding in a research, medical school, clinical school, or public health environment, and especially with a focus in primary care and/or practice-based research networks
Experience conducting research on areas of high interest to the DFM (see above)
Strong publication and grant funding record
Experience and enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring junior faculty and working with others in a collaborative environment
Benefits
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
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