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Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, Basic Medical Sciences (TT) (MD, PhD or MDPhD) (Phoenix)


Job Location:

Phoenix, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 26 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 23 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Assistant Associate or Full Professor Basic Medical Sciences (TT) (MD PhD or MD/PhD) (Phoenix)
Posting Numberreq25771
DepartmentCOM Phx Basic Medical Sci
Department Website Link Sub-Speciality
LocationGreater Phoenix Area
Address475 North 5th Street Phoenix AZ 85004 USA
Position Highlights

The Department of Basic Medical Sciences (BMS) at the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix seeks to hire assistant associate or full professors in the broad areas of immunology and related disciplines. The positions report directly to the department chair.

The Department of Basic Medical Sciences at the College of Medicine Phoenix is undergoing a significant strategic expansion of its research enterprise. The department seeks to recruit two new tenure-track faculty members at the ranks of assistant associate or full professor to complement and enhance the current cadre of highly innovative collegial collaborative and well-funded faculty within the department and the college. The research foci in immunology inflammation and/or systems biology of the immune and inflammatory systems will enhance the departments existing strengths including neuroscience cancer immune metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. Through discovery education and service the BMS faculty strive to be leaders in their areas of scholarship. Our blended faculty creates a unique environment for cutting-edge innovative collaborative and interdisciplinary research to investigate fundamental biological questions and develop solutions to challenges in cancer immune metabolic cardiovascular and neurological diseases. Our investigative team also collaborates with clinical researchers to facilitate the development of novel diagnostics therapies and preventive measures. BMS faculty are engaged in medical and graduate education by developing delivering and assessing curricula and by conducting educational scholarship to support the colleges educational mission.

This position includes overseeing and conducting an independent research program collaborating with other faculty conducting programmatic research publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals pursuing and securing extramural funding and taking on duties and responsibilities that demonstrate strong service to the department and the college. This may include serving on committees coordinating overseeing or assisting with specific aspects of departmental operations. The candidate will attend faculty lab and subgroup meetings and contribute meaningfully to research projects that will lead to independence as well as to collaborative projects.

The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member within the Department of Basic Medical Sciences actively participate in teaching service and scholarly work and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of assistant associate or full professor. The successful candidate will meet the requirements for a tenure-track faculty member as outlined by the College and University.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Biosciences 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 who are lifelong learners and inquisitive scholars. The PBC campus embodies the Universitys priorities of engagement partnership innovation and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.

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!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Develop innovative and collaborative immunology-related research.

  • Obtain extramural including federal support for research programs and publish high impact scientific research in the broad areas of immunology-related research.
  • Develop collaborations with pertinent faculty within the College and partner institutions; for senior candidates lead larger programmatic initiatives (P U and similar grants) in their and related fields.
  • Contribute to the teaching (medical graduate and/or other education) mentoring and service components of the Colleges missions.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

  • Experience mentoring students and trainees in research projects.
  • Outstanding interpersonal communication andprofessionalism skills.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Hold an MD PhD or MD/PhD or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution in biological sciences medicine or a related field.
  • Exhibit a track record of high impact publications (all candidates) extramural research funding (preferrable for assistant professors mandatory for other ranks) and teaching (associate and full professor level).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrate innovation and federally-funded (rank-appropriate) research in immunology and/or systems immunology.
  • Have a strong track record in teaching and mentoring in classroom or laboratory settings (rank-appropriate).
  • Have experience in an academic medical center and medical education environment.
  • Exhibit a strong record of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals.
  • Demonstrate experience with new techniques and approaches not currently available at the College of Medicine - Phoenix.
  • Have experience serving on the editorial board of a peer-reviewed scientific journal (rank-appropriate).
Rank To be Determined
Tenure InformationTenure Track (T/TE)
FLSAExempt
Full Time/Part TimeFull Time
Number of Hours Worked per WeekVaries
Job FTE1.0
Work CalendarFiscal
Job CategoryFaculty
Benefits EligibleYes - Full Benefits
Rate of PayAAMC Public Schools for Rank and Specialty
Compensation Typesalary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies2
Target Hire Date7/13/2026
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates

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Office of Talent Acquisition

Open Date4/21/2026
Open Until FilledYes
Documents Needed to ApplyCurriculum Vitae (CV) Cover Letter and Two Additional Documents
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 cover letter and two additional documents are required to be considered for the position.

One additional document will be a statement of research or teaching interest which should clearly indicate your interest in this role and what skills or professional employment experience you have to support your application.

The other 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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Required Experience:

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