Professor, Global Mental Health

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• Secure sustained external research funding through major federal, foundation, and international grants, while developing new projects and collaborations that expand the scope and impact of the research.
• Build a portfolio of uncapped external contract salary support from industry and bring business opportunities from industry to groups within the Department of Psychiatry.
• Fund, recruit, train, and mentor research lab members, to include PhD students, post-docs, research assistants, and other interdisciplinary research team members.
• Build interdisciplinary and international partnerships that translate basic neuroscience discoveries into healthy-ageing, mental-health, and community-based interventions with measurable societal impact.
• Lead externally funded interdisciplinary research programs, to include setting research agenda, carrying out externally funded research while meeting all funding requirements, supervising the lab, and creating opportunities for cross-departmental, cross-institutional, and external collaboration.
• Teach and mentor students in fields such as neuroscience, psychology, psychiatry, social work, public health, biomedical engineering, quantitative biology, and related disciplines, including classroom instruction, graduate supervision, and advanced research training.
• Directly and through lab members achieve and maintain a successful track record of high-impact publications in prominent journals in broad areas of brain health with translation to clinical and population health impact.
• Partner as a senior faculty member to the Adult Division Research Director, advancing research infrastructure within the Adult Psychiatry division, mentoring and growing junior researchers inside and outside the lab.
• Build bridges between the Department of Psychiatry and the Colorado School of Public Health and the Center for Global Health.

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 business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

The CU Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education, and patient care. The campus encompasses the CU health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth and CHCO - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $757 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! 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
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

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

• PhD or other terminal degree in neuroscience, psychology, bioengineering, or related field
• Faculty experience at the Professor rank or equivalent experience

Track:

Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates at the Assistant Professor level or higher will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Offices for the Faculty Experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in global mental health

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications

2. A current CV

3. List of three to five professional references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)

Questions should be directed to: Brandon Fenner at brandon.fenner@cuanschutz.edu

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Screening of Applications Begins:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply by September 14, 2026.

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$210,000 - $225,000

The salary range for the additional administrative role of Professor of Global Mental Health has been established at $5,000.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

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.

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.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

Statement:

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination 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 hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University 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:

The University 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.