Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (T/TE) (Multiple Openings)

Address1515 N. Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85724 USAPosition Highlights

The Department of Physiology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson invites applications for multiple tenure-eligible/tenured faculty positions. Particular interest is in applications for assistant professor positions but open to applications for all ranks who have an outstanding research record. Top candidates’ research programs may complement our existing areas of strengths or establish new areas of focus in the Department.

Our department has a broad and robust research portfolio. Faculty members are principal investigators on NIH P01, U01, RC2, T32, and R01 grants and grants from other funding agencies. The Department provides outstanding scientific platforms with research conducted in human subjects, non-human primates, rodent models, and human induced pluripotent stem cells. Department faculty possess leading expertise in cutting-edge approaches ranging from multi-omics and big data analysis to imaging, electrophysiology, and tissue and whole organism physiology. Our department houses programs that enhance research development and collaboration across the university including Programs for Translational Multi-Omics, Visceral and Interoceptive Systems Physiology (VISP), Kidney Health and Disease (PKHD), Hypertension Research, and Molecular Investigations of Neurovascular Disorders (MIND). Our department is committed to supporting its faculty members to lead or participate in large-scale, team-science, programmatic research that addresses major challenges in biological, biomedical, and medical sciences.

Our department, unique among departments in medical schools, is home to an undergraduate major in Physiology and Medical Sciences that is one of the largest majors at UArizona with >5000 students enrolled in our undergraduate courses each year. The undergraduate program provides powerful support for the Department. Department faculty participate in campus-wide graduate programs and contribute to medical education.

Physiology faculty collaborate with investigators from across the university and the world. Department faculty also enjoy ready access to extensive and excellent core facilities across the university, many of which are in proximity with the Department (research.arizona.edu/facilities-units).

The Department places a strong emphasis on peer mentoring to enhance the success of all faculty members, especially junior faculty members.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Establish, lead, and contribute to extramurally funded research programs.
• Participate in mentoring and teaching in alignment with interests and expertise.
• Participate in professional services in alignment with interests and expertise.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• A doctoral degree and postdoctoral training in physiology or closely related discipline.
• A record of strong, impactful publications
• Experience and accomplishments appropriate for the rank. Applicants for assistant professor positions should have extramural research funding or demonstrate outstanding potential for obtaining extramural research funding. Applicants for associate or full professor positions should have strong extramural research funding. Selected candidate(s) with tenure status must provide proof of tenure during the offer discussions.
  
  

Preferred QualificationsRank To be DeterminedTenure InformationTenure Track (T/TE)FLSAExemptFull Time/Part TimeFull TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week40Job FTE1.00Work CalendarFiscalJob CategoryFacultyBenefits EligibleYes - Full BenefitsRate of PayDOECompensation Typesalary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)Type of criminal background check required:Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)Number of Vacancies3Target Hire Date7/1/2024Expected End DateContact Information for CandidatesMingyu Liang, MB, PhD | mliang1@arizona.edu

Professor And Chair, Department Of PhysiologyOpen Date11/7/2023Open Until FilledYesDocuments Needed To ApplyCurriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, And Two Additional DocumentsSpecial Instructions To ApplicantPlease Submit The Following Four Documents

• Cover Letter - Please outline your qualifications, research focus, and appropriateness for the position.
• Curriculum Vitae - Please provide details of your accomplishments including publication record, current and planned funding, teaching experience, and service.
• Statement of Research Interests - Please summarize your prior research interests and future directions.
• Statement of Teaching Interests - Please describe your teaching experience and teaching philosophy.
  
  

Note: Selected candidate(s) must provide education credentials during the negotiation stage.Diversity StatementAt the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.