Adjoint Professor, ASCENT Consortium

Job Title

Adjoint Professor, ASCENT Consortium

Position Details

• Position #: 00801190
• Requisition #: 40262
• Department: Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine
• Schedule: Part-time (.18 FTE)
• Work Location: Remote (Employee must be in the United States)

About the ASCENT Consortium

The Advancing the Science of Palliative Care Research across the Lifespan (ASCENT) Consortium is a national research initiative providing resources, expertise, and coordination across institutions to advance innovative, high-quality research for those living with serious illness and those who care for them.

Why Join Us?

The Division of General Internal Medicine (GIM) at the University of Colorado Anschutz has a rich history dating back to 1977 and is a national leader in patient care, medical education, and health services research. We are committed to our three-part mission and offer diverse clinical experiences to our trainees. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend and prepare for regular Engagement Core meetings.
• Ensure integration of health equity expertise in all Consortium activities, focusing on inclusive research methodologies and culturally competent approaches.
• Advise on repositories and documentation for race/ethnicity, social drivers of health, and other equity-related variables.
• Provide consultation and mentorship on research methods for health disparities and community-engaged research.
• Participate in the development and delivery of curricula and training for ASCENT conferences and workshops.
• Foster engagement, mentorship, career development, and collaboration among health equity researchers.
• Contribute to the development of resources for the ASCENT digital library and other dissemination products.
• Assist with the engagement of LEAP members, including planning meetings and disseminating their perspectives.
• Serve as Co-Chair of SWOG’s Palliative and End of Life Care Committee.

Minimum Qualifications

• Terminal degree in field of study.
• Currently holds or has held the faculty rank of Professor.
• Past experience leading palliative care research efforts.
• Established record of palliative care publications.
• Experience serving as Co-Investigator or Principal Investigator of federally funded research grants.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate of Nursing Science.

Application Materials Required

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences and interest in the position.
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume.
3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number, and email address.

Application Process

• Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.
• Questions should be directed to: Patricia Colella, patricia.colella@cuanschutz.edu

Anticipated Pay Range

• HIRING RANGE: $40,000 – $42,000 (for this .18 FTE position)

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants with disabilities throughout the application process.

Background Check

A background investigation will be conducted for all prospective employees.