Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Physiology (T/TE) (Multiple Positions) (UPDATED)

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic institution invites applications for multiple tenure-eligible faculty positions in physiology. The roles emphasize impactful research in areas like neurovascular disorders and kidney disease. Faculty will lead research funded by NIH and engage in teaching and mentoring. The department supports junior faculty through peer mentoring and offers a collaborative environment. With a commitment to diversity and innovation, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive workplace culture. If you are passionate about advancing physiology research and education, consider applying for this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Tuition Reduction

Retirement Plans

Access to Recreation Activities

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree and postdoctoral training in physiology or related discipline required.
• Strong publications and research funding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to impactful research programs.
• Mentor students and teach in alignment with expertise.

Skills

Research in Physiology

Publications in Scientific Journals

Mentoring

Teaching

Education

Doctoral Degree in Physiology or Related Discipline

Postdoctoral Training

Job description

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Physiology (T/TE) (Multiple Positions) (UPDATED)
Posting Number: req21125
Department: Physiology
Department Website Link: https://physiology.arizona.edu/
Location: Main Campus
Address: 1501 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85724 USA
Position Highlights:

Please Note: The Position Highlights field has been updated to include additional information about the position and areas of research interest.

The Department of Physiology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson invites applications for multiple tenure-eligible/tenured faculty positions. Particular interest is in applications for assistant professor positions, but we are open to applications for all ranks. We are interested in investigators conducting impactful research in any area relevant to physiology, including but not limited to brain-body connections, neurovascular disorders, hypertension, kidney disease, or cardiopulmonary function.

Our department has a broad research portfolio and is undergoing tremendous growth. Faculty members are principal investigators on NIH grants. The Department provides outstanding scientific platforms for research conducted in human subjects, non-human primates, rodent models, and human induced pluripotent stem cells. Department faculty possess leading expertise in cutting-edge approaches ranging from multi-omics and big data analysis to imaging, electrophysiology, and tissue and whole organism physiology.

The Department places a strong emphasis on peer mentoring to enhance the success of all faculty members, especially junior faculty members.

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, lead, and contribute to extramurally funded, highly impactful research programs.
• Participate in mentoring and teaching in alignment with interests and expertise.
• Participate in professional services in alignment with interests and expertise.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A doctoral degree and postdoctoral training in physiology or closely related discipline.
• A record of strong, impactful publications.
• Experience and accomplishments appropriate for the rank. Applicants for assistant professor positions should have extramural research funding or demonstrate outstanding potential for obtaining extramural research funding. Applicants for associate or full professor positions should have strong extramural research funding.

Preferred Qualifications: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: 1.00
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: 3
Contact Information for Candidates: Mingyu Liang, MB, PhD | [e-mail]
Professor and Chair, Department of Physiology
Open Date: 11/15/2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant:Please submit the following four documents:

• Cover Letter - Please outline your qualifications, research focus, and appropriateness for the position.
• Curriculum Vitae - Please provide details of your accomplishments including publication record, current and planned funding, teaching experience, and service.
• Statement of Research Interests - Please summarize your prior research interests and future directions.
• Statement of Teaching Interests - Please describe your teaching experience and teaching philosophy.

Diversity Statement: At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. We seek individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies.