"Adjoint Professor"

Job Details

Department: Emergency Medicine

Job Title: Adjoint Professor

Position #: 00845173 – Requisition #: 38997

Job Summary:

The Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a part-time Adjoint Professor to collaborate with colleagues at all levels of the organization. This individual will work independently and in collaboration with Center for COMBAT Research leadership, associated investigators, and collaborators.

This position will serve as an investigator at the rank of Adjoint Professor. The successful candidate will have a documented track record of conducting clinical or health systems research, specifically focused on surgical and critical care, or emergency medical services (EMS) and pre-hospital systems of care for trauma. This position is non-clinical and suitable for doctoral level applicants with relevant training and expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Support COMBAT affiliated faculty in the development and execution of research grants to federal and non-federal sponsors focused on trauma systems of care, including surgical and critical care for trauma patients
• Employ rigorous, state-of-the-art research methodologies to fill contemporary knowledge gaps around clinical performance metrics, skill sustainment, and trauma system optimization
• Under the direction of Department of Emergency Medicine EMS leadership, develop regional and national partnerships with EMS and health system leaders to expand research infrastructure
• Contribute to development of scientific manuscripts, presentations, and dissemination materials with COMBAT affiliated faculty
• Serve as a mentor to research faculty and trainees, including support of manuscript writing
• Work specifically with the Cape Colorado Combat (C3) research team to:
  • Perform technical review of scientific materials (e.g., manuscripts, technical reports, grant applications, presentations, briefings), make edits, and provide detailed feedback
  • Contribute as an author on scientific manuscripts intended for peer-reviewed journal submission
  • Participate in C3 internal scientific or technical meetings to brainstorm new scientific ideas (e.g., future grants, ideas for manuscripts, presentations) and strengthen on-going scientific activities
  • Deliver scientific or technical presentations and briefings on behalf of C3 (e.g., at national conferences, at DOD meetings)
  • Provide scientific advice and strategic guidance to the C3 investigators on the topic of improving military and civilian trauma care
• Participate as a member of the Department's research faculty
• Other research-relevant duties as assigned to promote the mission and vision of the Department of Emergency Medicine

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 Department of Emergency Medicine conducts research into areas such as trauma, injury prevention, opioid misuse, critical care, mental health, pharmacogenomics, toxicology, global health, and healthcare policy. The Department values team members who are eager to pursue further training and growth as a researcher and professional. The successful applicant will have a passion for research, enjoy and excel in the sharing of knowledge and life-long learning, and have a desire to work in a collaborative and driven pool of talented co-workers.

The CU Anschutz Center for COMBAT Research provides expert consultation for physicians, basic scientists, clinical investigators, professional research staff, and academic and military leaders. The Center focuses on creating and executing acute care research (e.g., trauma, critical care, emergency care, psychological health) to fulfill the needs of the U.S. military and our Colorado communities, including solutions for primary prevention and mental health promotion. The Center facilitates the execution of collaborative combat and deployment-relevant research by fostering relationships among military scientists, clinical investigators, combat leaders, and field operators to produce successful innovations, materiel solutions, and knowledge products of high impact to the warfighter and the medics.

The Department of Emergency Medicine and Center for COMBAT Research are excited to recruit a doctoral-level researcher with experience in dissemination and implementation science to contribute to research design, successful transition of research results to military stakeholders, and implementation of evidence-based practices to improve training and sustainment of medical personnel knowledge, skills, and abilities. This position will serve as a key part of the Center for COMBAT Research team. The researcher in this position will be appointed to and build a career in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado in collaboration with other Departments and Schools on Campus.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, MD, DO, DrPH, DPT)
• Experience in working in or contributing to trauma systems of care, surgical or critical care research
• Track record of multiple publications relevant to combat casualty care and trauma systems in peer-reviewed journals
• Prior work on a multi-disciplinary research team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with military populations or understanding military culture and medical training, policy, and doctrine
• Experience developing and assessing clinical performance metrics and requirement knowledge, skills, and abilities for various types of medical personnel
• Experience analyzing data from large, complex medical databases to identify capability gaps and best practices
• Mentoring experience for faculty and trainees
• Multiple first author or senior author peer-reviewed scientific publications
• Nationally recognized expert in trauma surgical and critical care, or trauma systems of care

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of clinical terminology
• Knowledge of trauma systems of care
• Efficient and hardworking approach
• Ability to think creatively, adapt quickly, and work independently
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, and facilitating discussion
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent team member and contributor to the larger goals of the research from an operational level
• Independent judgement and self-directed work capabilities
• Dedication to professional development and life-long learning

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: Emergency Medicine Human Resources, emed.humanresources@ucdenver.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

This position may be seeking multiple candidates. Positions will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates may be contacted for interviews throughout the posting period. Upon candidate(s) selection, the posting will be closed, and no further applications will be accepted.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (*or hiring range*) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE: $72,795-$111,720

This position will be 0.49 FTE or below and the salary will be prorated accordingly based on the determined FTE.

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.