Assistant Professor (TE)

The University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy at the University of Arizona invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology in Tucson. The successful candidate will have research interests broadly focused in toxicology or environmental health and the capacity to establish a widely recognized, externally funded independent research program. The role also contributes to the College’s teaching and mentoring mission in toxicology and environmental health.

The successful candidate will join a department with research strengths in pharmacology, toxicology, environmental health, medicinal chemistry, and pharmaceutics. The department seeks a colleague who will collaborate across these areas, participate in undergraduate and graduate training, and help strengthen departmental programs. Applicants working with artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other computational approaches to address toxicology or environmental health problems are encouraged to apply, as are applicants with traditional laboratory-based research programs. Research collaboration opportunities and infrastructure are available across the University of Arizona.

Requirements

• PhD, PharmD, or MD degree.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated track record of presentations and peer-reviewed journal publications in toxicology, environmental health, or a related field.
• Research using artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other computational approaches to solve problems in toxicology or environmental health is encouraged.
• Traditional laboratory-based research programs are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in professional, graduate, and undergraduate degree programs.
• Develop interdisciplinary research programs.
• Maintain a strong extramurally funded research program.
• Actively participate in internal and external committees as needed.
• Produce strong peer-reviewed publications.
• Lead or contribute to interdisciplinary “team science” research grants and projects.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Life insurance and disability programs.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members.
• Retirement plans.
• Access to University of Arizona recreation and cultural activities.
• Innovative work-life programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree