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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! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.