Faculty Lead | Center for Global Health East Africa Initiative
Part-timeMost applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.
Don't just apply. Show up ready.
Olive works from this exact posting — no sign-up to start.
At a glance
Requirements
Credentials this posting asks for.
Job overview
University of Colorado is hiring a Faculty Lead | Center for Global Health East Africa Initiative. The Faculty Lead for the Center for Global Health East Africa Initiative will provide strategic leadership for a growing platform focused on education, research, and partnership engagement in East Africa, primarily Kenya. This role involves advancing equitable partnerships, collaborative research, and capacity-strengthening initiatives, while guiding strategic planning and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across university campuses.
Key focus areas include Lead development and implementation of a five-year strategic plan, Convene and engage CU faculty, staff, and learners with interests in Kenya and East Africa, and Strengthen equitable partnerships with academic, governmental, community, and nongovernmental organizations.
Successful candidates bring PhD DrPH MPH Or Related Terminal Degree In Global Public Health Or Equivalent Experience. Important skills include Interpersonal Skills, Cross-Cultural Communication, and Collaborative Communication. Preferred (not required): Strategic Leadership, Partnership Development, Program Development, and Program Evaluation.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Faculty Lead | Center for Global Health East Africa Initiative
Description
University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: Center for Global Health | Colorado School of Public Health
Job Title: Faculty Lead | Center for Global Health East Africa Initiative
Position #:00850282 - Requisition #: 40406
Open to Current CU Employees Only
Job Summary:
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Partnerships
Research, Program Development, and Evaluation
Education and Learner Engagement
Program Oversight
Work Location:
Onsite
Why Join Us:
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
How to Apply:
Screening of Applications Begins:
th
Anticipated Pay Range:
HIRING RANGE:
$15,000-22,800 for a 0.10 FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the educational salary cap of $228,000
Sponsorship
Statement
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
ADA Statement:
Background Check Statement:
Vaccination Statement:
Job Category
Primary Location
Schedule
Posting Date
Unposting Date
To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=40406&lang=en (https://apptrkr.com/7301580)
Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/)
Faculty Lead | Center for Global Health East Africa Initiative - 40406 Faculty
The Center for Global Health (CGH) at the Colorado School of Public Health seeks a Faculty Lead to provide strategic leadership for the CGH East Africa Initiative, a growing platform for education, research, and partnership engagement centered in Kenya with regional collaborations across East Africa.Working closely with partners in East Africa, University of Colorado (CU) faculty, and CGH leadership, the Faculty Lead will advance equitable partnerships, collaborative research, bidirectional learning opportunities, and sustainable capacity-strengthening initiatives. Serving as the primary faculty champion for the initiative, the Faculty Lead will guide the development of a five-year strategic plan, strengthen institutional partnerships, support collaborative research and grant development, and expand opportunities for faculty and learner engagement.This position offers a unique opportunity to shape a university-wide platform for engagement in East Africa. The Faculty Lead will foster interdisciplinary collaboration across CU campuses while promoting ethical, reciprocal, and locally responsive approaches to global health partnership, research, and practice. The ideal candidate will bring regional experience and expertise in public health program development and evaluation, sustainable development, and the social and environmental determinants of health. Lead development and implementation of a five-year strategic plan for the CGH East Africa Initiative in collaboration with regional partners and CGH leadership. Convene and engage CU faculty, staff, and learners with interests in Kenya and East Africa. Strengthen equitable partnerships with academic, governmental, community, and nongovernmental organizations in Kenya and East Africa. Identify opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, with an emphasis on public health, planetary health, and sustainable development. Facilitate collaborative research, implementation science, and community-engaged scholarship activities. Support ethical review and IRB processes associated with collaborative research. Identify and contribute to grant development and external funding opportunities. Develop and support monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities to assess program outcomes and inform continuous improvement. Expand experiential learning opportunities, including practica, capstones, research placements, and develop a short-term study-away course. Support development and evaluation of educational and training programs in collaboration with partner organizations. Mentor and advise learners participating in initiative-related activities, as appropriate. Provide guidance on logistics, safety, and risk management for learners, faculty, and staff traveling to the region. Travel internationally approximately once per year to support partnership development, strategic planning, and program activities. Prepare an annual report summarizing initiative activities, accomplishments, challenges, partnership developments, and priorities for the coming year.
- this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO
The Colorado School of Public Health is a collaborative endeavor involving the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz), Colorado State University (CSU), and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). The Colorado School of Public Health is the first and only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top-tier faculty and students from across the country and providing vital contributions towards ensuring our region's health and well-being. Collaboratively formed in 2008 by CU Anschutz, CSU, and UNC, the Colorado School of Public Health provides education programs, including a Master's concentration in global health, innovative research that places the School in the top 20 in NIH funding among Schools of Public Health, and community service that addresses public health issues including chronic disease, healthcare access, climate, and environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, population mental health, ONE HEALTH and injuries for the Rocky Mountain region, nationally and globally.
PhD, DrPH, MPH, or related terminal degree in global public health. Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal educational requirements. Experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa. Experience developing equitable global health partnerships. Experience conducting community-engaged implementation science or applied public health research. Experience working with IRB processes and ethical approvals in international settings. Experience mentoring graduate learners or supervising applied public health projects. Strong interpersonal, cross-cultural, and collaborative communication skills. Willingness to travel internationally approximately once per year.Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. Experience developing or evaluating community health interventions, educational programs, or capacity-strengthening initiatives. Experience related to sustainable development, planetary health, environmental health, or the social determinants of health. Grant writing or collaborative research development experience. Demonstrated ability to build and sustain equitable, respectful partnerships across cultural, institutional, and disciplinary settings. Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines independently. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate meetings, prepare reports, and communicate effectively with academic, community, governmental, and funding partners. Ability to apply principles of ethical global engagement, cultural humility, and continuous quality improvement to education, research, and partnership activities.
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 position2. Curriculum vitae / Resume3. Three to Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email addressApplications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=7301580&targetURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cu.edu%2Fcu-careers) .Questions should be directed to: Dr. Elizabeth Brickley, [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=7301580&targetURL=mailto%3Aelizabeth.brickley%40cuanschutz.edu)
Immediately and continues until July 20, 2026
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as 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.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 (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=7301580&targetURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cu.edu%2Fnode%2F153125)
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.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.
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] (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=7301580&targetURL=mailto%3Ahr.adacoordinator%40ucdenver.edu) .
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.
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=7301580&targetURL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fvaccines%2Fschedules%2Fdownloads%2Fadult%2Fadult-combined-schedule.pdf) . 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 (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=7301580&targetURL=https%3A%2F%2Fresearch.cuanschutz.edu%2Fehs%2Fhome%2Fdivisions%2Foccupational-health%2Foh-enrollment) .Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References : Faculty : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 21418 - CSPH-Center for Global Heal : Part-time : Jul 6, 2026 : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Dr. Elizabeth Brickley Posting Contact Email: [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=7301580&targetURL=mailto%3Aelizabeth.brickley%40cuanschutz.edu) Position Number: 00850282 jeid-795bc74f3630c847ba27eed12a97ae27
The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.