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Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, Department of Psychiatry (MD and/or PhD) (Phoenix)
Posting Number
req24112
Department
COM Phx Psychiatry
Department Website Link
College of Medicine-Phoenix
Medical Sub-Speciality
Psychiatry
Location
Greater Phoenix Area
Address
475 N. 5th St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA
Position Highlights
The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix seeks to recruit faculty specializing in research on the etiology and/or treatment of psychiatric disorders. Reporting directly to the Chair, the preferred candidate will have an established research program specializing in fields such as genomics, transcriptomics, neuroimaging, animal models, pharmacology, or related fields as applied toillnesses such as schizophrenia, mood and anxiety disorders, and substance dependence.
Applicants must possess a PhD and/or MD (or equivalent) and postdoctoral training in the proposed field of study. Candidates must have prior experience supervising research projects, obtaining and maintaining research budgets, procurement of research equipment and supplies as well as devising and successfully implementing research policies of the organization. A strong track record of publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts and research grant applications is required. The candidate will be required to submit intramural and extramural research grant proposals in the area of their proposed research program. Finally, the candidate will be expected to participate in the educational, training, and service missions of the Department and College.
The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry, actively participate in teaching, clinical service and/or scholarly work, and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor.
The successful candidate will meet the requirements of either a career track or tenure track faculty according to the College and University guidelines.
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 life-long 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 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; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a federally funded and internationally competitive research program in causes and treatments of psychiatric disorders.
• Publish research findings in leading journals.
• Develop collaborations with pertinent faculty within the college and partner institutions.
• Contribute to the teaching and service missions of the college.
• Engage in external academic and professional activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a PhD and/or MD or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Must have post-doctoral training in respective area of research and experience commensurate with appointment at the rank of assistant professor or above.
• Be eligible for a University of Arizona academic appointment at the assistant professor level or higher.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated scholarly accomplishment in research.
• Demonstrated experience as principal investigator and evidence of active extramural funding.
• Outstanding record of research accomplishments.
• Demonstrated experience in submitting grant proposals and supervising research staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
• Teaching experience with medical and/or graduate students.

Rank
To be Determined
Tenure Information
To be Determined
FLSA
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
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
3
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Talent Acquisition, Office of Human Resources
talent@arizona.edu
Open Date
11/12/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
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 and cover letter is required for to be considered for the position. One 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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