"Physician Scientist, Professor (Tenured), Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine"

Position Highlights

The Department of Medicine invites applicants for a Physician Scientist at the rank of Professor, with Tenure. Appointee will maintain a productive research program and is expected to provide direct patient care. Other responsibilities will include teaching and supervision of trainees and students. We are interested in applicants in the areas of vascular biology, vascular cell signaling, and vascular inflammation.

Primary appointment is with the Department of Medicine, although we anticipate that appointee will develop close interactions with other departments, divisions, centers, and institutes at the University of Arizona, with additional opportunities possible via research partnerships with the Veterans Affairs (VA) Tucson Medical Center, which serves all Southern Arizona. Faculty recruited through this effort will strengthen a collegial and internationally acclaimed research base that is making major contributions to the advancement of human health.

The College of Medicine - Tucson provides state-of-the-art programs in medical education, groundbreaking research opportunities, and leading-edge patient care, anchoring the main campus-adjacent, UA Health Sciences campus, which also includes Colleges of Public Health, Pharmacy, Nursing, and (Allied) Health Sciences. The Department of Medicine, a leader in the College of Medicine - Tucson in research funding and size, supports two residency and 15 fellowship programs, with faculty actively engaged in research mentorship via multiple highly collaborative T32-supported MD, PhD, or MD/PhD graduate programs. Building on an established clinical partnership with Banner Health, the fourth largest non-profit healthcare system in the U.S., the Department is well-positioned as the sole academic health care provider in southern Arizona to transform the health of communities that we serve by achieving excellence in clinical care, education, and research.

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! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please visit http://talent.arizona.edu.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a NIH funded research program in area of research expertise/specialization and produce strong-peer-reviewed publications.
• Lead or contribute to "team science" based interdisciplinary research grants/projects.
• Provide clinical inpatient/outpatient services.
• Provide instruction in professional, graduate, and undergraduate degree programs as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or MD/PHD.
• Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine/Medical Subspecialties 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.
• 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.
• 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 departmental and college review committees.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated recognition and/or outstanding leadership in major subspecialty division/section at a (NIH funded) department of internal medicine.
• Established and continuing independent NIH-or other federally funded sponsored research portfolio and/or other evidence of active scientific research including peer-reviewed articles and extramural funding.

Rank

Professor

TENURE INFORMATION

Tenured (T)

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

Heather Hendrych | hhendrych@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter