"Associate/Full Professor, NTE, Family & Community Medicine"

Position Highlights

The Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, has career track (non-tenure eligible) research faculty positions in any of the areas of: integrative medicine, clinical research in primary and ambulatory care, clinical trials, observational studies, community-based participatory research, treatment and prevention of obesity and related disorders, treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disorders, tobacco and substance abuse, cancer prevention and control, cancer survivorship, behavioral health, health disparities, health of people with disabilities.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Dependent on rank (Associate, Full Professor), appointment requires the demonstration of (potential for) independence in research as substantiated by, in some combination a profile of evidence (and further promise) of publication in peer-reviewed journals, the (potential for or) award of competitive fellowships or grants, presentations at scientific meetings, scientific peer review, editorial service, and other markers of research and innovation.

The successful candidate(s) will be expected to build collaborative relationships within DFCM with clinical faculty, and community partners. They will also be expected to mentor a growing group of clinical colleagues interested in clinical research, of junior research colleagues, of residents with a research interest, and/or of students from affiliated academic health sciences programs in the context of the candidate(s) evolving research programs.

• Seek extramural funding for research in DFCM's priority areas (see above) by developing and submitting research grant proposals to appropriate funding agencies; as Principal Investigator, partner with clinical and research faculty to form research teams, develop research plans, write funding proposals, and implement and disseminate studies.
• Work with residents, clinical faculty, and other colleagues in research project development and grant proposal writing, project implementation, and dissemination of results through scientific publication and presentations.
• Mentor residents and medical students in study design, analytics, dissemination, and translation to practice.
• Engage in teaching activities (e.g. guest lectures) for residents and graduate students.
• Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and invited lectures.
• Participate on appropriate departmental and/or College of Medicine committees, and professional organization committees as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD, PhD, or an equivalent doctoral degree with demonstrated research experience and an emerging or established track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals and obtaining extramural funding.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field; MD or DO with relevant research training.

Tenure Information

Adjunct (NTE)

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

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

1

Contact Information for Candidates

Kristen Rundell | kristenrundell@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter