Immunology Assistant, Associate or Full Professor-Basic Medical Sciences (TT) (MD/PhD) (Phoenix)

The University of Arizona•Phoenix, AZ

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Basic Medical Sciences (BMS) at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix is seeking to hire assistant, associate, or full professors in the broad area of immunology. This is part of a strategic expansion in the research enterprise, with a focus on growing immunology research. The department aims to recruit two new tenure-track faculty members to complement and enhance the existing faculty. The new faculty will be expected to oversee and conduct independent research programs, engage in collaborative research, publish findings, secure extramural funding, and contribute to departmental and college service, which may include committee work or operational oversight. Successful candidates must qualify for the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor and meet tenure-track faculty requirements. Research programs in immunity to infection, inflammation, and systems immunology are particularly encouraged. The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix is located on the Phoenix Biosciences Core campus. The college focuses on training exemplary physicians, scientists, and leaders. Visa sponsorship is available.

Requirements

Hold an MD, PhD or MD/PhD or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution in biological sciences, medicine or a related field.
Exhibit a track record of high impact publications (all candidates).
Extramural research funding (preferable for assistant professors, mandatory for other ranks).
Teaching experience (associate and full professor level).
Experience mentoring students and trainees in research projects.
Outstanding interpersonal communication and professionalism skills.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate innovation and federally-funded (rank-appropriate) research in immunology and/or systems immunology.
Have a strong track record in teaching and mentoring in classroom or laboratory settings (rank-appropriate).
Have experience in an academic medical center and medical education environment.
Exhibit a strong record of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals (rank-appropriate).
Demonstrate experience with new techniques and approaches not currently available at the College of Medicine – Phoenix.
Have experience serving on the editorial board of a peer-reviewed scientific journal (rank-appropriate).

Responsibilities

Develop innovative and collaborative immunology-related research.
Obtain extramural, including federal, support for research programs and publish high impact scientific research in the broad areas of immunology-related research.
Develop collaborations with pertinent faculty within the College and partner institutions; for senior candidates, lead larger programmatic initiatives (P, U and similar grants) in their and related fields.
Contribute to the teaching (medical, graduate and/or other education), mentoring and service components of the College’s missions.
Other duties as assigned.