Title: Assistant Professor, C/T
Location: Aurora, CO United States
Job Description:
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Biostatistics and Informatics and Center for Innovation Design and Analysis (CIDA)
Job Title: Assistant Professor, C/T
Position #:00831310 - Requisition #: 36023
Job Summary:
The Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) has an opening for a full-time open-rank Assistant Professor - Biostatistician position within the clinical teaching track. This position will reside within the Department of Biostatistics and Informatics and the Center for Innovative Design and Analysis (CIDA).The position emphasizes teaching with some collaborative team science research opportunities. The individual is expected to direct the short course education program and will teach several courses for the Department of Biostatistics and Informatics. This faculty member will develop a reputation as a team scientist in a particular area of biomedical or health research.
The position offers attractive career perspectives for talented and highly motivated individuals who have a passion for teaching and are motivated to contribute to highly collaborative and innovative translational and clinical research.
Key Responsibilities:
Direct our Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design (BERD) education program which is funded as part of the Colorado Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CCTSI) UL1 funded research program through NIH-NCATS
Teach multiple 6-week short courses within the above continuing education program
Develop one formal education courses to graduate students in the Department of Biostatistics and Informatics
Mentor students and junior faculty members who support the BERD and collaborative research
Develop a collaboration research portfolio that includes involvement in preparation of grant applications, analyses, and publication of data generated from funded studies.
Work Location:
Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.
Why Join Us:
The successful candidate will be a faculty member in the Department of Biostatistics and Informatics (BIOS), one of five departments in the Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH). Faculty and students in the Department apply analytic methods, statistical reasoning, and information management techniques to health data in medical and public health fields. These individuals also build a strong methodological research portfolio.
CIDA is the campus wide analytics center and provides consulting and in-depth collaboration for researchers on the Anschutz Medical Campus and the surrounding community. CIDA builds successful collaborations with over 30 groups on campus, and have team members on more than 60 grants. The person in this position will join a growing group of master's and doctoral trained faculty in CIDA and over three- dozen faculty and research personnel in the Department of Biostatistics and
Informatics. Professional and research activities in the Department of Biostatistics and Informatics and The Center for Innovative Design and Analysis 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 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, access to healthcare, climate and environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, population mental health, ONE HEALTH and injuries for 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.
Diversity and Equity:
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, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Doctoral degree (PhD, ScD, DrPH) in biostatistics/statistics or equivalent quantitative discipline
1 course of classroom teaching experience as instructor or teaching assistant
1 year of collaborative biostatistics experience during graduate training or post-graduation
1 or more publications as co-author as a collaborator
Preferred Qualifications:
Two or more years of In-person and/or remote teaching experience as instructor
Experience developing innovative teaching methods for instructing non- traditional students, which influence educational practice
Demonstrated influence on educational practices such as presentations and/or publication of innovative methods to teach non-traditional students
Two or more years of collaborative biostatistics experience during graduate training or post-graduation
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Developing educational materials and practices such as courses, presentations, and/or publication of innovative teaching methods
Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate appropriately with diverse audiences
Ability to work both independently and as a part of teams
Advanced knowledge of advanced statistical principles relevant in medical research
Advanced programming skills in a common statistical software package (such as SAS, R, python, etc.)
Ability to analyze and solve complex problems and apply quantitative analytical approaches
Good organizational skills across individual projects, managing own workload
Positive attitude and the ability to work with biomedical investigators and colleagues in CIDA and the Department of Biostatistics and Informatics
Ability to contribute to the growth and development of CIDA and the Department
Excellent problem-solving skills.
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
Curriculum vitae / Resume
Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
Screening of Applications Begins:
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by February 21, 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
$ 110,000 - $130,000
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.
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.
