Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (Tenure Track), Translational Neurosciences (Phoenix)

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (Tenure Track), Translational Neurosciences (Phoenix)

Posting Number

req23491

Department

COM Phx Translational Neurosci

Direct Link to Apply

Department Website Link

Medical Sub-Speciality

Neurosciences

Location

Greater Phoenix Area

Address

475 E. 5th St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix (College) invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions in the Department of Translational Neurosciences (TNS).

We are seeking candidates who apply innovative approaches to investigate the development, function, and disease of the central nervous system at all level of analyses. Appointments will be based on experience. While all neuroscience areas will be considered, candidates with interests in neural circuitry function, psychiatric disorders, substance abuse, neuronal injury, age-related or neurodevelopmental disorders, inter-systemic comorbidities, neuroimmunology, sensory neurobiology, multiomics, or structural biology are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member in the Department of Translational Neurosciences, actively participate in teaching, research/scholarship and service/outreach, and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of assistant, associate or full professor and meet the requirements of a tenure track faculty according to the College and University guidelines.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) campus in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists, and leaders. The PBC campus embodies the University’s priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy, in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.

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!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Establish active independent research programs.
• Demonstrate excellence in research and other scholarly work.
• Participate in department’s educational mission.
• Participate in activities including outreach, collaborative research, teaching and other departmental and institutional initiatives and service.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to collaborate and work synergistically with colleagues at all levels.
• Have outstanding interpersonal communication and professionalism skills.
• Be engaged in cutting-edge neuroscience research using advanced tools and technologies.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD and/or MD in a related field from an accredited university, with post-doctoral training.
• Demonstrate funding record consistent with experience and rank sought

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated research experience inclusive of ability to attain grant funding for research programs and studies.
• Have a track record of published research findings in leading journals.

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

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Faculty

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

AAMC Public Schools for Rank and Specialty

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

3

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

[email protected]

Open Date

7/31/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

CV and cover letter is required for to be considered for the position. One additional document will be: professional reference contacts. Please include at least three professional references at your current rank or above, their contact information and the nature of your work with them.

Faculty selected for this teaching opportunity will be required to obtain faculty status within the appropriate academic department. This will include obtaining letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate College review committee.

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