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

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arizona is seeking a tenured Physician Scientist at the Professor level in the Division of Cardiology. This role involves maintaining a research program, providing patient care, and teaching. The position offers opportunities for collaboration and is part of a leading medical education environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reduction

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of distinction in teaching, clinical care, and/or research.
• Successful track record of working with trainees and students.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an NIH funded research program.
• Provide clinical inpatient/outpatient services.
• Provide instruction in professional, graduate, and undergraduate programs.

Skills

Teaching

Clinical Care

Research

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Job description

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

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

Posting Number req22721

Department Medicine

Department Website Link https://deptmedicine.arizona.edu/

Medical Sub-Speciality Cardiology-Med.

Location University of Arizona Health Sciences

Address 1501 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85724 USA

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.

OutstandingUA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; lifeinsurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified familymembers; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Developand maintain a NIH funded research program in area of researchexpertise/specialization and produce strong-peer-reviewed publications.
• Leador contribute to "team science" based interdisciplinary researchgrants/projects.
• Provide clinical inpatient/outpatient services.
• Provideinstruction in professional, graduate, and undergraduate degree programsas assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• MDor MD/PHD.
• Boardcertified by the American Board of Internal Medicine/MedicalSubspecialties and eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in theState of Arizona.
• Demonstratedtrack record of distinction in teaching, clinical care, and/or researchin an academic department of medicine or equivalent environment.
• Successfultrack record of working with trainees and students.
• Demonstratedcommitment to patient care, reflecting a service-oriented, team-basedphilosophy with hospital administration and health professionalcolleagues from all disciplines, departments, and specialties.
• Ifthe individual selected for employment doesNOTcurrently holda faculty title with The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson,he/she will be required to obtain faculty status. This will includeobtaining letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate departmentaland college review committees.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according tothe 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

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates Heather Hendrych | [e-mail]

Open Date 5/9/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

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