Associate Dean for Rural Health and Director of the Center for Rural Health - Office of the Dean of the SOM and Department of Family Medicine - Open Rank- Associate, Professor

Faculty

Description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department : School of Medicine | Department of Family Medicine

Job Title : Associate Dean for Rural Health and Director of the Center for Rural Health - Office of the Dean of the SOM and Department of Family Medicine -

Open Rank- Associate, Professor

Position #00840597 : - Requisition #38047 :

Job Summary :

This posting represents the confluence of three closely related positions : 1) the Associate Dean for Rural Health in the School of Medicine (SOM), which is an endowed position-the Williams Family Foundation Endowed Chair for Rural Health; 2) the Director of the emerging Center for Rural Health, which will be housed in the Department of Family Medicine (DFM); and 3) the current incumbent leader of the SOM's and DFM's rural activities, who, among many other things, currently directs the SOM's Rural Program. The position to which we are recruiting expands and consolidates these and other rural programs and activities, some with incumbent directors. Because of these related activities, in this Job Description we will refer to the person in this position simply as the Leader. This Leader will coordinate rural programs and efforts at the Anschutz Medical Campus (AMC), direct rural programs in the Department of Family Medicine (DFM) and coordinate these activities with our multiple external partners and stakeholders.

The Anschutz Medical Campus is one of four University of Colorado campuses located along the front range of the Rocky Mountains; to the east, one-third of the state is rural high plains; and sixty miles west lies the continental divide with the so-called western slope beyond, which also is largely rural. This is a rural state, and the University of Colorado has made the concerns of Colorado's rural citizens a priority since its inception : the president of the university and its regents make regular visits to rural communities; the schools on the Anschutz Medical Campus (dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, medicine, and public health) all have rural health programs that work closely together; the School of Medicine has a successful medical student Rural Program with a 20-year history; and the Department of Family Medicine (DFM) has a 60-year history of rural education, research, policy work, and engagement with rural clinicians, including two rural practice-based research networks and a policy center with a specific rural emphasis. We have excellent relations with other academic departments, the other CU health professional schools, various CU academic centers and institutes, and partner across multiple programs with external state and national organizations that have rural interests. These are established relationships that the Director will be expected to maintain and expand as new opportunities arise, under the auspices of an emerging Center for Rural Health. The Rural Program as it stands today has been under excellent leadership, is stable, has financial reserves, and faces many new or expanded opportunities for further growth and development.

TOTAL FTE COMMITMENT : 1.00

Examples of Work Performed

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to :

Education :

• Medical Student Education

o At the level of the DFM, we have extensive medical student education responsibilities for all medical students, including directing rural clerkships, other rural clinical electives, the Family Medicine Interest Group, participating in the basic clinical skills curriculum, and so on. These have been in place for many years. At the level of the School of Medicine, which operates a year-long Longitudinal Integrated Curriculum (LIC) for second year students, the Rural Program leads and operates this curriculum at 18 rural sites. These programs have directors and staff that are under the direction of the Leader.

o In addition, the school admits about 10% of each class to a Rural Program, previously called the Rural Track, for a four-year intensive experience in rural medicine. This program has been in existence for 20 years, and is currently led by the Leader, who is a key faculty member, participating in in-person on-campus teaching, teaching of off-campus students via Zoom, rural site visits, mentoring of students, participation in the admissions process, various school committees, and other administrative and budgetary responsibilities along with other Rural Program faculty and staff.

Research :

Policy and Advocacy :

Clinical Care, Community Health and Community Engagement :

Philanthropic Development

The DFM Rural Program has been successful in attracting grants and philanthropic funding and must continue to do so. The Leader who assumes this position must engage with established philanthropic partners and benefactors and develop new ones to continue developing a robust philanthropic portfolio. The CU Foundation, Office of Advancement has been an essential partner in philanthropic success and counts on engagement from within the DFM Rural Program.

The Center for Rural Health is a work-in-progress designed to house, focus and coordinate the DFM rural efforts described above and serve as a coordinating hub for other rural-focused programs emanating from AMC. The Center is a priority of the Department of Family Medicine. The physician leader who assumes this position will be key in advancing and shaping this effort.

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 :

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 :

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

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 : Lydia Lyon, Lydia.lyon@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins :

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range :

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

Associate Professor

$225,000 - $400,000 with additional stipend

Professor

$225,000 - $400,000 with additional stipend

Salary will depend on specialty and ranges will be based on AAMC Benchmarks.

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 experience, education, specialty and training.

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 is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

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 :

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 .

Qualifications

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below :

Associate Professor

Professor

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Application Materials Required : Cover Letter, Resume / CV, List of References

Job Category

: Faculty

Primary Location

: Aurora

Department : U0001 Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20148 - SOM-FM GENERAL OPERATIONS

Schedule

: Full-time

Posting Date

: Oct 16, 2025

Unposting Date

: Ongoing

Posting Contact Name : Lydia Lyon

Posting Contact Email : Lydia.lyon@cuanschutz.edu

Position Number : 00840597