"Assistant Program Director- Global Health"

Assistant Program Director- Global Health

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Radiology

Job Title: Assistant Program Director- Global Health

Open Rank- Assistant, Associate, Professor

Position #00836707 - Requisition #37364

Job Summary:

The Department of Radiology has an opening for a full-time radiologist who will also serve as the Assistant Program Director for its Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program and will focus on the Global Health Program. The Global Health Program aims to bring radiology infrastructure and education to low-resource areas of the world. We partner with RAD-AID and with other departments in the CU Anschutz community. The Global Health Program in Radiology is part of a larger institution-wide community that contributes to Global Health activities around the world.

The Assistant Program Director (APD) will work with the Program Director of the Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program along the Vice Chair of Education and fulfill the Department's educational mission. The APD will also focus and provide vision, mission, and operational leadership for Radiology Global Health Program. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in educational excellence and be a dynamic, transformational leader and create a meaningful educational experience for our radiology residents. The Assistant Program Director will receive protected time to carry out the duties.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead in shaping the future of global health training for radiology residents while contributing to sustainable improvements in global imaging services. The role offers academic prestige, leadership development, and the ability to directly impact both local and international health systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees and guides the training and mentorship of all residents within the Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program along with the Global Health Program.
• Participate in ACGME accreditation activities by contributing to the annual program evaluation, serving on the Program Evaluation Committee and Clinical Competency Committee, as well as through advising and mentoring of residents.
• Directs and manages all aspects of the Global Health Pathway recruitment process to select residents during initial years.
• Works closely with the resident leadership team, including the Chief Residents, to ensure wellbeing monitoring and integration of educational programs in a manner that promotes physician wellness.
• Maintains open communication with the Vice Chair of Education to keep them informed of program changes and for recommendations or problem-solving related to the program.
• Contribute to the radiology literature to promote the field of global health radiology in service of global health equity
• Adhere to the tenets of responsible global health practice, which implies working toward sustainable capacity-building rather than creating a relationship of dependency.
• In collaboration with the Vice Chair of Education, is responsible for global health pathway budget.
• Attends national meetings to advance programmatic innovations, career development, evaluation, and achievement of clinical competencies and actively participates in efforts to improve residency training nationally.
• Expected to travel to Kathmandu, Nepal each year to maintain and build further relationships with our hospital partners.

Work Location:

Onsite- this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

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

Assistant Professor:

• Candidates must have an M.D., D.O. (or foreign equivalent).
• Board-certified in Radiology by the American Board of Radiology (or foreign equivalent).
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Colorado.
• Qualify for a full-time appointment to the University of Colorado Department of Radiology faculty at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor.
• At least one year as a faculty member with an academic appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years of administrative and leadership experience in graduate medical education at either the section, departmental, or institutional level.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrate commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.

Similar qualifications apply to Associate Professor and Professor ranks.

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. Three to 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: Drue Wagenschutz - Drue.wagenschutz@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins: Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified with preference given to applications received prior to October 1st, 2025.

Anticipated Pay Range:

HIRING RANGE:

Salaries are based on years of experience and are equal across all ranks. Rank will be determined during the interview process after discussion between you and the department about your previous experience.

Assistant Professor: $500,000 - $650,000
Associate Professor: $500,000 - $650,000
Professor: $500,000 - $650,000