Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Department of Neurosurgery

The University of Arizona•Tucson, AZ

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arizona’s Department of Neurosurgery seeks a dynamic, collaborative research faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position combines neurosurgical patient care, academic program development, teaching, research leadership, and scholarship. The faculty member will care for patients with neurosurgical disease in operating rooms, clinics, and wards; help develop an academic neurovascular program; and train and supervise residents and students in clinical settings. The role also involves leading multidisciplinary research, mentoring graduate, medical, and undergraduate researchers, collaborating across departments on brain disease teaching and research, contributing to the MD/PhD program, and publishing in peer-reviewed literature. The successful candidate is expected to submit grants with the goal of funding an agreed-upon portion of salary after the start-up period, participate in regional and national neurosurgical organizations, and work with marketing and philanthropy to increase visibility and funding. The position follows College of Medicine–Tucson protocols and requires compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including HIPAA and the Human Subjects Protection Program. This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Tucson in Tucson, Arizona. It is a 1.0 FTE position with a 40-hour workweek. Compensation is salary at 1.0 FTE, with the rate determined based on experience (DOE). Visa sponsorship is not available. The position is open until filled.

Requirements

MD/PhD.
Demonstrated track record of distinction in research in an academic research department.

Responsibilities

Care for patients with neurosurgical disease in the operating room, clinic, and wards.
Aid in the development of an academic neurovascular program.
Train and supervise residents and students in clinical settings.
Organize and lead multidisciplinary research efforts.
Supervise and mentor graduate, medical, and undergraduate students in research endeavors.
Collaborate with other departments on teaching and research related to diseases of the brain.
Submit grants with the goal of funding an agreed-upon portion of salary after the start-up period.
Contribute to the MD/PhD program.
Make meaningful contributions to the peer-reviewed literature.
Participate in neurosurgical organizations at regional and national levels.
Liaise with marketing and philanthropy to increase visibility and funding.
Follow College of Medicine–Tucson organizational protocols, policies, and procedures.
Ensure compliance with pertinent laws and regulations, including HIPAA and the Human Subjects Protection Program.
Perform other duties as assigned.