Description

University of Colorado – School of Dental Medicine

Professor

Department Chair, Craniofacial Biology

**This posting is open to current University of Colorado Employees only**

The University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment.  We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges, and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here.

Nature of Work

The Department of Craniofacial Biology is home to research faculty focused on craniofacial developmental biology, precision biomaterials and cancer biology.  There are strong departmental connections to the Graduate School and School of Medicine on the Anschutz Medical Campus.

Responsibilities for the department include predoctoral and postdoctoral education, service activities, clinical care and research.  The Chair is expected to provide leadership in strategic planning, departmental curriculum management, budgeting, department staffing and supervision, faculty development, and overall management of departmental activities. The Chair reports directly to the Dean of the School of Dental Medicine.

Job Responsibilities

Leader of the Department – Essential Function (50%)

The Chair is responsible for providing leadership toward the achievement of the highest possible level of excellence in the clinical activities, teaching, scholarly/creative work, and leadership and service activities of the department. The Chair is expected to articulate the goals of the department, both within and outside the department, to articulate the department's actions or requests in pursuit of these aims, and to maintain a climate that is collegial, respects diversity, treats faculty, staff and learners fairly, and supports creativity and innovation. The Chair is responsible for informing the department of the stances and actions of the Dean and other administrators that might affect the department. As the chief administrator for the department, the Chair is the essential link between the administration and the department in representing departmental views on matters of educational and research policy and academic ethics. The Chair is responsible for the recruitment, selection, and evaluation of both faculty and staff in the department. In consultation with colleagues, and in compliance with the appropriate departmental procedures, the chair recommends appointments, promotions, merit increases, and terminations. The Chair has the explicit responsibility to ensure that faculty members are aware of the departmental, college, and campus criteria prescribed for appointment, reappointment, promotion, tenure, and post-tenure review, and to make appraisals and recommendations in accordance with the procedures and principles stated in department, school/college, or campus policy and in Regent Policy. The Chair also has the explicit responsibility to ensure that adequate faculty mentoring programs are in place and that faculty performance reviews are conducted regularly, in accordance with the procedures and principles stated in Regent Policy. The Chair shall be familiar with the state personnel system, and ensure that staff members are aware of departmental expectations and of state personnel system criteria for appointment, reappointment, job classification, and promotion.
• The Chair shall hear questions, complaints, grievances, and suggestions from members of the department, including faculty, staff, and students. The Chair has the responsibility to take appropriate action.

Administrator of the Department – Essential Function (50%)

As the head administrator of the department, the Chair has the following responsibilities, with other duties and responsibilities as assigned:

• Assignment of teaching and other duties within the department consistent with appropriate FTE levels and college/school workload expectations, recognizing that the appropriate mix of teaching, scholarly/creative work, scholarship, professional practice, clinical work and leadership and service may differ from person to person, and from time to time in the career of an individual.
• Preparation of the schedule of courses.
• Arrangement and assignment of duty for mentoring of students and for training and supervision of teaching assistants and other student teachers and teacher aides.
• Preparation of the budget and administration of the financial affairs of the department, in strict accordance with dollar and FTE allocations and in accord with University rules and procedures.
• Recommendation of sabbatical assignments and leaves of absence to the dean, and confirmation that scheduling is consistent with departmental needs.
• Prompt reporting of the resignation or death of any member of the department to the dean’s office.
• Custody and authorized use of University property charged to the department, and assignment of departmental space and facilities to authorized activities in accordance with University policy and campus rules and regulations.
• Departmental observance of proper health and safety regulations, in coordination with the campus environmental health and safety officer.
• Maintenance of records and faculty and staff personnel files, and preparation of reports in accordance with the University and college procedures.
• Reporting on faculty compliance with the "one-sixth" rule (see Regent Policy 5.C and APS 1044) or other policies specific to the college or school regarding outside consulting and other professional activities.
• Assisting the Dean, or appropriate administrators, in ensuring compliance with all existing conflict of interest management plans.
• Reporting to the Dean, or appropriate administrators, whenever the problem cannot be expeditiously resolved at the departmental level, any failure of a member of the department to carry out responsibilities, and recommending appropriate remedial and/or disciplinary action.

While assuming the responsibilities listed above, the Chair is expected to seek the advice of departmental faculty colleagues in a systematic way, to provide for the conduct of department affairs in an orderly manner through department meetings and the appointment of appropriate committees, and to keep department members informed of actions in a timely manner. The Chair is also expected to seek student advice on matters of concern to students enrolled in the department's programs.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $215,000 to $235,000.

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 equity, 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.

The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services.

University of Colorado Denver | 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 checks for all new employees prior to their employment.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. Alternative formats of this ad are available upon request for persons with disabilities.

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.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits.

Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation

Diversity and Equity:

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Office of Equity: https://www1.ucdenver.edu/offices/equity 

The University of Colorado Denver | 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, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements

This tenured, full-time position will be at the rank of Professor. A PhD degree is required as is a record of significant extramural research funding.

Successful candidates will have experience and demonstrate sensitivity while working in a diverse academic, research and clinical community. 

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications and Competencies

The preferred candidate is an individual with a national/international reputation and a history of extramural funding and scholarship.

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Apr 2, 2021
Unposting Date: Ongoing