Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs

Job Summary:

The Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs serves as a strategic leader and partner within the Office for Faculty Affairs (OFA), working closely with the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and entire Office for Faculty team to advance faculty success across the institution. This role helps shape and implement policies, programs, and initiatives that support faculty across the academic lifecycle while ensuring compliance with university policies, School of Medicine rules, and best practices in faculty affairs.

The Office for Faculty Affairs provides services and resources to advance the teaching, research, patient care, and service missions of the School of Medicine (SOM). To ensure broad representation of faculty across these missions, the OFA seeks two Assistant Deans (20-40%25 FTE each) who bring expertise in faculty affairs and at least one more key faculty group, including clinical and educational faculty, basic science and clinical researchers, advance practice providers, behavioral and mental health providers, and faculty employed by affiliate clinical organizations. The Assistant Dean(s) will provide strategic guidance on faculty policies, career advancement, recognition, and professional development while helping ensure that the needs of diverse faculty groups are reflected in School of Medicine initiatives and decision-making.

Located within the Office of the Dean in the School of Medicine at CU Anschutz, the Office for Faculty supports more than 6,000 faculty members across the institution. In this context, the OFA plays a central role in supporting departments and faculty throughout the full academic life-cycle, including recruitment, appointment, annual review, promotion, tenure, recognition, sabbatical, professional development, retirement, and emeritus transitions.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Guide taskforces and working groups focused on faculty affairs priorities.

·         Provide strategic leadership on policies, programs, and resources supporting career advancement and recognition.

·         Oversee continuous improvement of the annual review process and platform, with the goal of optimizing career development conversations and accountability while reducing clerical workload.

·         Advance modernization of the faculty promotion process and evaluate the impact of new technology.

·         Develop, implement, and evaluate mechanisms beyond promotion to recognize faculty for their contributions to the SOM missions.

·         Partner with the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and institutional leaders to review, interpret, and recommend policies and procedures related to faculty.

·         Enhance stakeholder engagement through improved communication strategies, development of faculty-facing resources, and optimized website navigation.

·         Partner with the Director of Faculty Affairs to promote data-informed decision-making through innovation in data management and reporting.

·         Additional duties as needed in support of Office for Faculty and OFA.

This description is a summary only and describes the general level of work being performed; it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on office needs. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Why Join Us:

The OFA works within the Office for Faculty and with leaders from the School of Medicine, Campus, and University to promote faculty recognition, advancement, and organizational success. The Office for Faculty at the University of Colorado School of Medicine is dedicated to advancing the success, well-being, and professional growth of more than 6000 faculty members who drive excellence in education, research, clinical care, and community engagement. As part of the Office of the Dean at CU Anschutz, our team serves as a trusted partner and central resource for faculty across the School of Medicine, collaborating closely with leaders and colleagues to strengthen the faculty experience and support the School’s missions.

Joining our team offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on an academic medical community that is transforming healthcare through innovation, discovery, and education. If you are passionate about supporting people, fostering excellence, and contributing to the success of a world-class institution, we invite you to be part of our team.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

·         Possession of a terminal degree (e.g., MD, DO, PhD, NP, PA) available in their respective field

·         Experience in health professions education

·         Eligible for faculty appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher

·         Experience working in an academic medical setting

·         Four (4) years of experience in faculty affairs within a healthcare setting

Preferred Qualifications:

●       Associate Professor or higher

●       Ten (10) or more years of experience teaching medical students, residents/fellows, graduate students, or post-doctoral research fellows

●       Five (5) or more years of experience in faculty development or faculty affairs

●       Five (5) or more years of experience successfully developing infrastructure, policies, procedures, and programming related to health profession education

●       Demonstrated experience leading, coaching and mentoring a diverse cross-section of people and responsibilities

●       National reputation in medical education

●       Strong candidates will have a track record in the basic science research, advanced practice (APP), behavioral and mental health, or child health.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·         Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively with faculty, staff, and institutional leaders while consistently demonstrating sound judgement, initiative, diplomacy, discretion, and confidentiality.

• Knowledge of university, school, and departmental policies, procedures, and governance processes, as well as state and federal regulations affecting faculty and staff in a School of Medicine. This includes areas such as faculty appointments, promotion, tenure, leave, benefits, and required reporting.
• Ability to lead strategic initiatives and educational projects that advance faculty success and organizational priorities.
• Commitment to ensuring faculty policies and procedures are fair, transparent, and consistently applied.
• Strong project and program management skills, including planning implementation, assessment, continuous improvement, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to establish work priorities and provide follow through to ensure completion of projects and initiatives.
• Demonstrated commitment to mentoring, coaching, and advising faculty across career stages and professional pathways.
• Ability to foster teamwork, build productive relationships, delegate appropriately, and promote accountability.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, accountability, and commitment to high standards of service and excellence.
• Strong data management, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data, identify trends, evaluate outcomes, and communicate findings to diverse audiences.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic evolving environment, adapting to changing priorities while managing focus on strategic objectives.
• Demonstrated skill in consensus building, influence without authority, and change management.

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: Miriam Post at [email protected].

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by 10/13/2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

The FTE range is 20%25-40%25 (0.2 -0.4 FTE). As compensation for serving as Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs, the Office of the Dean will provide 20%25-40%25 salary support (up to the education salary cap of $40,000). Remote work is allowed, but not to exceed more than half the time allocated to the role. Work location is the Fitzsimons Building at CU Anschutz.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected]​.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado 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 investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.