Faculty Lead | Center for Global Health East Africa Initiative

Job Summary:

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.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Partnerships

* 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.

Research, Program Development, and Evaluation

* 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.

Education and Learner Engagement

* 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.

Program Oversight

* 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.

Work Location:

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

Why Join Us:

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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

* 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

* 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

* 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.

How to Apply:

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 / Resume

3. Three to 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.

Questions should be directed to: Dr. Elizabeth Brickley, elizabeth.brickley@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until July 20^th, 2026

Anticipated Pay Range:

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

$15,000-22,800 for a 0.10 FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the educational salary cap of $228,000

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

Sponsorship

Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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.

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 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.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz 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.