Open Rank Associate Professor, Professor

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**Open Rank- Associate Professor, Professor**

**Description**

**University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus**
**Department: Craniofacial Biology**

**Job Title:** **Open Rank- Associate Professor, Professor**

**Position #:00642575 - Requisition #37405:**

**Job Summary:**

Key Responsibilities:

+ The faculty member is expected to bring an extramurally-funded research program.
+ Faculty will participate in limited dental student teaching and mentoring to graduate students.
+ Attend and present at meetings and training to enhance professional skills and participate in faculty development activities.

**Work Location:**

Onsite

**Why Join Us:**

**Why work for the University?**

+ 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

**Qualifications:**

**Minimum Qualifications:**

**Associate Professor:**

+ Applicants must have a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DDS/PhD) in a field related to biology from an accredited institution.
+ Applicants must have postdoctoral training within the craniofacial biology field, broadly defined
+ Proven track record of national and/or international scholarship with recent and ongoing activity through peer-reviewed publications, and grant or fellowship funding, and presentations.
+ Applicants must have demonstrated success in obtaining extramural research funding.

**Professor:**

+ Applicants must have a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DDS/PhD) in a field related to craniofacial biology field broadly defined.
+ Applicants must have a scholarly and academic record consistent with appointment at the Professor level in the School of Dental Medicine including successful matriculation from the rank of Associate Professor to Professor (or equivalent) at an accredited institution.
+ Applicants must have demonstrated success in obtaining extramural research funding.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Postdoctoral and/or PhD training within the craniofacial biology field, broadly defined, is preferred.
+ A demonstrated commitment to working in a collaborative and multi-cultural environment and committed to the highest standards of inclusive, ethical, and professional conduct.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**

+ Knowledge of NIH grants mechanisms.
+ Ability to write and submit manuscripts and grant applications.
+ Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, including public speaking.
+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

**How to Apply:**

**Screening of Applications Begins:**

**August 25** **th** **, 2025**

**Anticipated Pay Range:**

**HIRING RANGE:**

**Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:**

**ADA Statement:**

**Background Check Statement:**

**Vaccination Statement:**

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**To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=37405&lang=en (https://apptrkr.com/6419373)**

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Open Rank- Associate Professor, Professor - 37405 Faculty
The University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine is currently seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track/tenured faculty position within the Department of Craniofacial Biology at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.

Applications are encouraged from individuals with a research focus broadly relevant to craniofacial and oral biology including, but not limited to, developmental biology, cell biology, genetics, genomics, epigenomics, regeneration, systems biology, cancer biology, and/or data science.

An emphasis on using basic research to solve problems in craniofacial and oral biology is ideal.

The successful candidate will join a collegial, research-intensive department that is highly integrated into multiple Ph.D. graduate programs at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

The faculty member is expected to bring an extramurally-funded research program and participate in limited dental student and graduate student teaching.

Information about the Department of Craniofacial Biology and faculty research interests can be found at: http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/dentalmedicine/Research/Pages/Research.aspx (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6419373&targetURL=http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/colleges/dentalmedicine/Research/Pages/Research.aspx) .

Academic appointment, salary, and start-up package will be competitive and commensurate with experience and scientific accomplishments.

*This description is a summary only and is describing 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.

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

The Department of Craniofacial Biology is a critical department that supports the mission area of research, at the University of Colorado, School of Dental Medicine (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6419373&targetURL=https://dental.cuanschutz.edu/) (CUSDM).

Our team is committed to engage, innovate and enhance, in all aspects of Oral Biology.

The CUSDM, a collaborative partner on the Anschutz Medical Campus (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6419373&targetURL=https://www.cuanschutz.edu/) , is a diverse learning, clinical care, and research community.

The CUSDM is committed to integrated health that innovates, treats and discovers for the well-being of and in-service to local and global communities.

CUSDM will be recognized as the leading transformative dental institution that graduates future-ready practitioners to deliver research-informed person-centered care.We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6419373&targetURL=https://advantage.cu.edu/) .

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

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 / Resume3.

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 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6419373&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) .

Questions should be directed to: Dr. Katherine Fantauzzo at katherine.fantauzzo@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6419373&targetURL=katherine.fantauzzo@cuanschutz.edu)

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by.

Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as Associate Professor: $145,000 to $175,000Professor: $175,000 to $225,000The 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=6419373&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/node/153125)

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 hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6419373&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.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=6419373&targetURL=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-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=6419373&targetURL=https://research.cuanschutz.edu/ehs/home/divisions/occupational-health/oh-enrollment) .Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References : Faculty : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20425 - SDM-Craniofacial Biology : Full-time : Jul 28, 2025 : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Dr. Katherine Fantauzzo Posting Contact Email: katherine.fantauzzo@cuanschutz.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6419373&targetURL=katherine.fantauzzo@cuanschutz.edu) Position Number: 00642575jeid-9d942e4cdf3183469d2a2aefee2951bc
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.

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