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Physician-Scientist, Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Dermatology (T/TE) (COM-T)
Posting Number
req24502
Department
Dermatology
Department Website Link
https://medicine.arizona.edu/deptmedicine/dermatology
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location
University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address
Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The Department of Dermatology, in partnership with the University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC) and UACC Skin Cancer Institute (SCI), invites applicants for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. We are particularly interested in clinician-scientists with research expertise in Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer. Successful applicants will contribute to the research, educational, and leadership activities in the Department of Dermatology, UACC, and SCI, with their primary academic and clinical home in Dermatology. We anticipate that the successful candidate will devote 75-80% of their time to academic/research responsibilities, and the remainder to clinical responsibilities. Individuals whose research advances the understanding of the roles of signaling pathways, immune responses, carcinogenesis, and pigmentation, as well as interactions between immune cells and the cutaneous microenvironment, are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must have postdoctoral experience and hold an MD, MD/PhD, or DO degree, be board-certified in dermatology, and be eligible for licensure in the State of Arizona. The successful applicant is expected to secure extramural funding for their research program and participate in graduate student mentoring, as well as teaching to graduate and medical students. They are also expected to interact with other faculty on larger collaborative scientific projects.
The College of Medicine offers state-of-the-art programs in medical education, groundbreaking research opportunities, and leading-edge patient care, along with an active Medical Student Training Program. With 14 core faculty, and 9 residents, the Department of Dermatology is a comprehensive academic clinical department with established community partnerships in a wide variety of areas. Specifically, for skin cancer, there is a strong record of basic-translational/clinical research in melanoma and NMSC. The Dermatology Department is an integral component of the UACC Skin Cancer Institute (SCI) with a unique approach to address the high rate of skin cancer in the state of Arizona and beyond. Clinicians, scientists, epidemiologists, engineers, and pharmacists collaborate closely in a transdisciplinary manner, resulting in over 20 years of successful funding across multiple disciplines. Another feature that highlights the uniqueness of this program is the collaborative culture and supportive environment of the Department of Dermatology.
The incumbent will work collaboratively with the leaders of the College and Banner - University Medicine to further the tripartite mission of achieving excellence in clinical care, education, and individual and team-based research to position the department for continued growth through innovation.
Founded in 1976, the University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC) is one of only 57 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers, a distinction that places it among the elite top tier of cancer centers nationwide. Entering an exciting new era of strategic growth and active transformation under the helm of Dan Theodorescu, MD, PhD, the UACC is poised for unparalleled success across all of its missions. Skin Cancer has been identified as one of the priority focus areas for UACC, which provides important support for this area of investigation.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson is the anchor of the University of Arizona Health Sciences campus. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life-long learners and inquisitive scholars. We embrace professionalism, innovation, and collaboration to optimize health and health care for all. The University of Arizona Health Sciences embodies the University's priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Tucson. The campus also houses the UA Colleges of Public Health, Pharmacy, and Nursing, as well as multiple Centers of Excellence.
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 and maintain a NIH funded research program focused on Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer.
• Produce strong-peer-reviewed publications.
• Provide instruction in professional and graduate, degree programs.
• Lead or contribute to "team science" based interdisciplinary research grants/projects.
• Provide Dermatological clinical outpatient services.
• Provide teaching service to students, residents and/or fellows as assigned.

Knowledge,Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated commitment to patient care, reflecting a service-oriented, team-based philosophy with hospital administration and health professional colleagues from all disciplines, departments, and specialties.
• Demonstrated research experience and interest.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or MD/PHD
• Board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Arizona.
• Demonstrated track record of distinction in teaching, clinical care, and/or research in an academic department of medicine or equivalent environment.
• Successful track record of working with trainees and students.
• Hold current or pending federal research support.
• Have a record of impactful publications and federal funding, commensurate with career stage.
• If the individual selected for employment does NOT currently hold a faculty title with The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson, he/she will be required to obtain faculty status. This will include obtaining letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate College review committee.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the development and successful implementation of new academic (educational, patient care, research) programs and services.
• Demonstrated outstanding leadership in a major subspecialty division/section at an NIH-funded department of internal medicine.
• Established and continuing independent NIH-funded sponsored research portfolio and/or evidence of scientific research, including peer-reviewed articles and extramural funding.
• Clinical and research experience in immunobiology of the skin and its relationship to inflammatory skin disorders.
• Research that advances the understanding of roles of signaling pathways in immune responses, carcinogenesis, and pigmentation, interactions between immune cells and the cutaneous microenvironment, or anti-inflammatory agents.

Rank
Tenure Information
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
DOE, commensurate with AAMC benchmarks
Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:
Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Jessica Holmgren jholmgren@arizona.edu
Open Date
12/17/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
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