Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - Immunobiology (T/TE)

Position Highlights

The Departments of Immunobiology and Dermatology invite applications for a jointly appointed tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. The successful applicant will also be an associate member of the University of Arizona Comprehensive Cancer Center. Academic rank, start-up package, and compensation, which includes a generous fringe benefits package are dependent upon qualifications. We are particularly interested in candidates who have research experience in innate and adaptive immunology applicable to a broad range of cutaneous biology. Applicants with an interest in skin cancer are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Department of Immunobiology is home to a diverse group of scientists, educators, and trainees dedicated to understanding how immune and microbial processes influence health and disease. Faculty research spans from fundamental basic research to translational applications, with strengths in immune processes as well as host-microbial and immune-cancer interactions. The department has strong connections across campus and the state, creating opportunities for collaboration with the Cancer Center, BIO5 Institute, Valley Fever Center, and programs in precision health, Indigenous health, and environmental sciences. With robust graduate and medical educational programs and participation in undergraduate programs, the department is committed to training the next generation of scientists, physicians, and leaders in the life sciences

The Department of Dermatology is growing rapidly following its recent transition from a Division to a Department. This change reflects an institutional commitment to expanding dermatologic science, education, and innovation. With 10 core faculty and 9 residents, the department integrates clinical excellence with emerging research strengths in inflammatory skin diseases, cutaneous oncology, and translational imaging, supported by established community and institutional partnerships. This positions the department to accelerate its scientific contributions through multidisciplinary collaboration and to advance discovery in skin-immune interactions and skin cancer biology.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and/or maintain an extramurally-funded research program focused on the immunological basis of skin immunology and skin related pathologies including cancer.
• Produce impactful peer-reviewed research publications.
• Provide instruction in professional, graduate, and undergraduate degree programs, as assigned.
• Lead or contribute to "team science" based interdisciplinary research grants/projects.
• Train emerging biomedical researchers at various levels.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated commitment to collaborative research with colleagues across disciplines and specialties.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant biomedical field.
• Demonstrated track record of distinction in research in an academic department of medicine or equivalent environment.
• Successful track record of working with trainees and students.
• Accomplished history of impactful publications and federal funding, commensurate with career stage.
• Faculty appointment within The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson is required for this position. Candidates who do not currently hold such an appointment must successfully complete the College of Medicine faculty review process, including submission of required documentation and committee approval, in accordance with institutional policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research Interest in barrier immunology and its intersection with skin cancer
• Experience in the development and successful implementation of new academic (educational and research) programs and services.
• Evidence of a continuous, independent NIH- or other federally funded sponsored research portfolio in line with academic rank.

Rank: To be Determined

Tenure Information: Tenure Track (T/TE)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: DOE

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates: Tonya Fotheringham | tonyah@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter