Assistant, Associate, Or Full Professor (NTE) (Full/Part Time) (Multiple Positions)

ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE, OR FULL PROFESSOR (NTE) (FULL/PART TIME) (MULTIPLE POSITIONS)
Posting Number req3287
Department Family and Community Medicine
Department Website Link
Medical Sub-Speciality Family Practice
Location UAHS - Tucson
Address University of Arizona Health Sciences, Tucson, AZ 85724 USA
Position Highlights The Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, has career track (non-tenure eligible) research faculty positions in any of the areas of: clinical research in primary and ambulatory care, clinical trials, observational studies, community-based participatory research, treatment and prevention of obesity and related disorders, treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disorders, tobacco and substance abuse, cancer prevention and control, cancer survivorship, behavioral health, health disparities, health of people with disabilities.

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

Dependent on rank (Assistant, Associate, Full Professor), appointment requires the demonstration of (potential for) independence in research as substantiated by, in some combination a profile of evidence (and further promise) of publication in peer-reviewed journals, the (potential for or) award of competitive fellowships or grants, presentations at scientific meetings, scientific peer review, editorial service, and other markers of research and innovation.

The successful candidate(s) will be expected to build collaborative relationships within DFCM with clinical faculty, and community partners. They will also be expected to mentor a growing group of clinical colleagues interested in clinical research, of junior research colleagues, of residents with a research interest, and/or of students from affiliated academic health sciences programs in the context of the candidate(s) evolving research programs.

• Seek extramural funding for research in DFCM’s priority areas (see above) by developing and submitting research grant proposals to appropriate funding agencies; as Principal Investigator, partner with clinical and research faculty to form research teams, develop research plans, write funding proposals, and implement and disseminate studies.
• Work with residents, clinical faculty, and other colleagues in research project development and grant proposal writing, project implementation, and dissemination of results through scientific publication and presentations.
• Mentor residents and medical students in study design, analytics, dissemination, and translation to practice.
• Engage in teaching activities (e.g. guest lectures) for residents and graduate students.
• Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and invited lectures.
• Participate on appropriate departmental and/or College of Medicine committees, and professional organization committees as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD, PhD, or an equivalent doctoral degree with demonstrated research experience and an emerging or established track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals and obtaining extramural funding.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in relevant field; MD or DO with relevant research training.

Rank To be Determined
Tenure Information Career-Track (CT)
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time To be Determined
Number of Hours Worked per Week 20 - 40
Job FTE .50 - 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Faculty
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay Commensurate with AAMC benchmarks
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 5
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Lina Chavez | chavezl@email.arizona.edu | (520) 626-7864
Open Date 12/11/2020
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
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