Exec. Director Role | University of Colorado Dept. of Psychiatry | Nonprofit, Tuition Benefits, Academia, Research +More

Job Summary:

The Executive Director for the Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Depression Center (Johnson Depression Center) provides academic and strategic leadership for the Johnson Depression Center, which includes a diverse set of dynamic programs that make a meaningful impact in all academic mission areas including community outreach and advocacy. The Johnson Depression Center is one of two founding members of the National Network of Depression Centers (NNDC), which now includes 25 member sites.

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Responsibilities:

• Expected to provide clinical care at the Johnson Depression Center, mentor trainees and junior faculty, conduct their own research (not mandatory depending upon promotion track), and participate in the life of the Department through attending Grand Rounds, serving on committees, etc.
• Provide clear vision and leadership in all aspects of the academic mission at the Johnson Depression Center.
• Ensure alignment of the Johnson Depression Center’s activities with Departmental goals and mission areas and integration of the Johnson Depression Center activities with other Department entities as appropriate.
• Maintain general and active control of the Johnson Depression Center’s affairs and business.

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Qualifications:

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Associate Professor:

• 1-3 years of related experience at rank or equivalent experience.
• Minimum degree qualifications: MD and/or DO or MD/PhD

Professor:

• 4-7 years of related experience at rank or equivalent experience.
• Minimum degree qualifications: MD and/or DO or MD/PhD

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Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-3 years in an academic/or clinical leadership position in the area of psychiatry and/or neuroscience, may be at the program, section, division, or school level (or equivalent, such as leader of a strong and well-funded research group or center).
• Demonstrated acceptance as a proven and recognized leader in the field of psychiatry. This includes evidence of publications, grants received, invited lectureships, etc.

About University of Colorado Denver -AMC, Department of Psychiatry

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education, and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

The Department of Psychiatry is one of the largest units in the UCD-SOM and is comprised of 5 Divisions. The CU Department of Psychiatry sets the standard for Education and Training of leaders in psychiatry and mental health care, conducts ground-breaking Research that aims to eradicate suffering due to psychiatric and substance use disorders, provides ready access to state of-the-art mental health preventions and interventions across the continuum of care, and collaborates with the community and other key stakeholders to promote well-being among all Coloradans. We accomplish this vision in a manner that respects, values and advocates for the dignity and worth of each individual and family.