Assistant Professor (TE)

Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Job summary

The University of Arizona in Tucson invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. The successful candidate will establish an externally funded independent research program and contribute to teaching and mentoring in toxicology and environmental health.

The department collaborates with NIEHS and the Society of Toxicology, and emphasizes AI-driven health initiatives, interdisciplinary research across pharmacology, toxicology,

Qualifications

• PhD, PharmD, or MD degree.
• Demonstrated track record of presentations and peer-reviewed journal publications in toxicology, environmental health, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in professional, graduate, and undergraduate degree programs.
• Develop interdisciplinary research programs.
• Maintain a strong extramurally-funded research program.
• Actively participate in internal and external committees as needed.
• Produce strong peer-reviewed publications
• Lead or contribute to “team science” based interdisciplinary research grants/projects.

Education

PhD, PharmD, or MD degree

Job description

Medical Sub-Speciality

Location

Tucson Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy at the University of Arizona in Tucson invites applicants for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. Qualified candidates will have research interests broadly focused within the fields of toxicology or environmental health. We seek applicants with the capacity to establish a widely recognized, externally funded independent research program, while also contributing to the College’s teaching and mentoring mission in toxicology and environmental health.

The department has a strong history of leadership in toxicology and environmental health, with close ties to the NIEHS and the Society of Toxicology. Applicants using artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other computational approaches to solve problems in toxicology or environmental health are encouraged, including work aligned with the University of Arizona’s AI-Driven Health Innovation Initiative. Applicants with traditional laboratory-based research programs are also welcome to apply. The successful candidate will join a department with current research strengths in pharmacology, toxicology, environmental health, medicinal chemistry, and pharmaceutics. We seek a colleague who will contribute to our community by collaborating across those research areas, taking part in undergraduate and graduate training, and helping to strengthen the department’s programs.

Excellent research infrastructure and opportunities exist for collaborations with researchers across the University of Arizona, such as the Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center, the Superfund Research Program, One Health Research Initiative, Training in Environmental Toxicology of Human Disease T32, Coit Center for Longevity and Neurotherapeutics, Southwest Center on Resilience for Climate & Health, Bio5 Institute, and the Arizona Cancer Center.

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

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in professional, graduate, and undergraduate degree programs.
• Develop interdisciplinary research programs.
• Maintain a strong extramurally-funded research program.
• Actively participate in internal and external committees as needed.
• Produce strong peer-reviewed publications
• Lead or contribute to “team science” based interdisciplinary research grants/projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD, PharmD, or MD degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of presentations and peer-reviewed journal publications in toxicology, environmental health, or related field.

Rank

Assistant Professor

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

Nathan Cherrington | [e-mail]

Open Date

10/28/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

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

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