???? Location: University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (Aurora, CO)
???? Department: Psychiatry – Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) Division
???? Title: Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (Open Rank)
???? Position #: 00813050 | Requisition #: 30732
Are you passionate about driving meaningful change in child and adolescent mental health care?
We’re searching for a dynamic researcher to lead the transformation of our CAMH Division into a nationally recognized learning health system. If you're a visionary with expertise in pragmatic research, quality improvement, and implementation science, we want to hear from you!
Why This Role Matters:
Imagine collaborating with world-class experts across Children’s Hospital Colorado, ACCORDS, and CU Anschutz to create cutting-edge research that fuels real-time improvements in mental health care for children.
In this role, you'll:
? Lead innovative, pragmatic research to improve care quality, equity, and mental health outcomes.
? Collaborate with clinicians, informaticists, and community members to solve pressing healthcare challenges.
? Conduct rapid-cycle quality improvement studies to directly impact service delivery.
? Build a robust externally funded research program.
? Mentor the next generation of mental health system scientists.
What You’ll Do:
- Design, execute, and publish research that transforms child mental health care systems.
- Use participatory research methods to engage diverse stakeholders.
- Develop rapid research solutions to optimize care outcomes.
- Work with informaticists to harness data for meaningful insights.
- Drive faculty development and cultivate new research opportunities.
What Sets You Apart:
We’re looking for trailblazers at all ranks with these qualifications:
Assistant Professor:
- M.D., Ph.D., Dr.PH., or DNP
- 1-3 years of relevant research
Associate Professor:
- 4-7 years of experience
- Proven ability to lead complex research initiatives
Professor:
- 7+ years of experience
- National or international reputation in health services research
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced expertise in implementation science, systems complexity, or pragmatic research trials.
- Strong background in behavioral health research.
- Clinical experience with child populations (preferred but not required).
- Excellent track record in grant writing and collaborative research.
What We Offer:
???? Competitive Salary:
- Assistant Professors: $105,000 - $120,000 (PhD) | $220,000 - $250,000 (MD/DO)
- Associate Professors: $130,000 - $145,000 (PhD) | $250,000 - $270,000 (MD/DO)
- Professors: $175,000 - $205,000 (PhD) | $280,000 - $310,000 (MD/DO)
? Incredible Benefits:
- Comprehensive health insurance options
- Generous retirement plans
- 22 vacation days, 15 sick days, and 10 holidays annually
- Tuition benefits
- ECO Pass for reduced transportation
Ready to Shape the Future of Mental Health?
???? Submit Your Application:
- Letter of Interest detailing relevant experience and career goals
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- Five Professional References
