University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Psychiatry

Job Title: Professor, Global Mental Health

Rank: Professor



The Department of Psychiatry (DOP) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU) has an opening for a Professor of 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.

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 qualification

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 [email protected]

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/benefit