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Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, Basic Medical Sciences (TT) (MD, PhD or MD/PhD) (Phoenix)
Posting Number
req25771
Department
COM Phx Basic Medical Sci
Department Website Link
https://phoenixmed.arizona.edu/bms
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location
Greater Phoenix Area
Address
475 North 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA
Position Highlights
The Department of Basic Medical Sciences (BMS) at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix seeks to hire assistant, associate, or full professors in the broad areas of immunology and related disciplines. The positions report directly to the department chair.
The Department of Basic Medical Sciences at the College of Medicine - Phoenix is undergoing a significant, strategic expansion of its research enterprise. The department seeks to recruit two new tenure-track faculty members at the ranks of assistant, associate, or full professor to complement and enhance the current cadre of highly innovative, collegial, collaborative, and well-funded faculty within the department and the college. The research foci in immunology, inflammation, and/or systems biology of the immune and inflammatory systems will enhance the department's existing strengths, including neuroscience, cancer, immune, metabolic, and cardiovascular diseases. Through discovery, education, and service, the BMS faculty strive to be leaders in their areas of scholarship. Our blended faculty creates a unique environment for cutting-edge, innovative, collaborative, and interdisciplinary research to investigate fundamental biological questions and develop solutions to challenges in cancer, immune, metabolic, cardiovascular, and neurological diseases. Our investigative team also collaborates with clinical researchers to facilitate the development of novel diagnostics, therapies, and preventive measures. BMS faculty are engaged in medical and graduate education by developing, delivering, and assessing curricula, and by conducting educational scholarship to support the college's educational mission.
This position includes overseeing and conducting an independent research program, collaborating with other faculty, conducting programmatic research, publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals, pursuing and securing extramural funding, and taking on duties and responsibilities that demonstrate strong service to the department and the college. This may include serving on committees, coordinating, overseeing, or assisting with specific aspects of departmental operations. The candidate will attend faculty, lab, and subgroup meetings and contribute meaningfully to research projects that will lead to independence as well as to collaborative projects.
The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member within the Department of Basic Medical Sciences, actively participate in teaching, service, and scholarly work, and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor. The successful candidate will meet the requirements for a tenure-track faculty member as outlined by the College and University.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Biosciences Core (PBC) campus in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists, and leaders who are lifelong learners and inquisitive scholars. The PBC campus embodies the University's priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.
Outstanding U of A 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 retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience mentoring students and trainees in research projects.
• Outstanding interpersonal communication andprofessionalism skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 (preferrable for assistant professors, mandatory for other ranks) and teaching (associate and full professor level).

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• 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).

Rank
To be Determined
Tenure Information
Tenure Track (T/TE)
FLSA
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
Varies
Job FTE
1.0
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Faculty
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
AAMC Public Schools for Rank and Specialty
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
2
Target Hire Date
7/13/2026
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Office of
Office of Talent Acquisition
talent@arizona.edu
Open Date
4/21/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant
Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.
CV, cover letter, and two additional documents are required to be considered for the position.
One additional document will be a statement of research or teaching interest, which should clearly indicate your interest in this role and what skills or professional employment experience you have to support your application.
The other additional document will be professional reference contacts. Please include at least three professional references at your current rank or above, their contact information, and the nature of your work with them.
Faculty selected for this teaching opportunity will be required to obtain faculty status within the appropriate academic department. This will include obtaining letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate College review committee.
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