Open Rank Deputy Director Associate Professor or Professor

About the role

The Deputy Director will serve as a senior leader within the Katy O. and Paul M. Rady Esophageal and Gastric Center of Excellence, supporting the continued growth and national visibility of the Center’s research, clinical, education, and outreach initiatives. This full-time faculty leadership position is based on the University of Colorado Anschutz in Aurora, Colorado, and will work collaboratively across the University of Colorado Cancer Center, School of Medicine, UCHealth, and partner institutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for basic, translational, and clinical research initiatives related to esophageal and gastric diseases.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary faculty, clinicians, researchers, and institutional leadership to advance the mission and strategic priorities of the Rady Center of Excellence.
• Develop and expand research programs, including investigator-initiated studies, collaborative research efforts, and clinical trials.
• Identify and pursue external funding opportunities, including federal grants, foundation funding, and philanthropic partnerships.
• Mentor faculty, fellows, trainees, and early-career investigators in research development, academic advancement, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Represent the Rady Center at local, regional, national, and international meetings, conferences, and professional organizations.
• Assist with the development and implementation of strategic plans, annual goals, and operational priorities for the Center.
• Contribute to the preparation of annual reports, presentations, and programmatic updates for institutional leadership, advisory groups, and donors.
• Support efforts related to education, outreach, advocacy, and community engagement initiatives aligned with the mission of the Center.
• Evaluate research progress, data reporting, and continuous improvement activities to ensure alignment with institutional goals and regulatory standards.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative culture that promotes innovation, mentorship, and excellence in patient-centered research and care.

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:
  • Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate’s demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field.
• Active National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding or equivalent extramural research support.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary or team-science initiatives within a matrixed academic or healthcare environment.
• Strong background in mentoring trainees, junior faculty, and interdisciplinary research teams.
• Demonstrated success developing strategic partnerships and collaborative research programs.
• Experience supporting philanthropy, donor engagement, or development activities in an academic or healthcare setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in esophageal and/or gastric diseases, including basic, translational, clinical, or population science research.
• Peer-reviewed publications, national presentations, and successful research funding.
• Strategic planning and leadership experience within an academic medical center, research institution, or multidisciplinary clinical environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for innovation, growth, and collaboration.
• Commitment to advancing excellence in research, education, patient-centered care, and community engagement.

Why Join Us

The Katy O. and Paul M. Rady Esophageal and Gastric Center of Excellence was established in late 2022 in the hopes of advancing esophageal and gastric cancer research, clinical trials, screening, and treatments. This Center of Excellence was established through a generous gift from the Rady family in honor of their late family member, Paul R. O’Hara II, who was treated at the University of Colorado Anschutz Cancer Center. The Esophageal and Gastric Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic brings together a team of expert surgeons, gastroenterologists, pathologists, oncologists, radiologists, and more focused on the esophagus and stomach. Together, the team analyzes a patient’s diagnosis and recommends a specific treatment plan for the individual. Not only does the clinic focus on patients with precancerous and cancerous lesions of the esophagus and stomach, but they have also established a benign clinic that has a specialized team who treats patients with noncancerous conditions of the esophagus.

Why work for the University?

The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

How to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position Curriculum vitae / Resume 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: gi-humanresources@cuanschutz.edu