Physician Scientist, Assist/Assoc/Full Professor (T/TE), Department of Medicine (Multiple Positions)

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Physician Scientist, Assist/Assoc/Full Professor (T/TE), Department of Medicine (Multiple Positions) Posting Numberreq25592 DepartmentMedicine Department Website Link Sub-SpecialityLocationTucson Campus Address1501 N. Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85724 USA Position HighlightsThe Department of Medicine seeks dynamic physician scientists to join and expand our outstanding biomedical research team, with multiple tenure-track faculty positions available at the rank of Assistant to Full Professor. Appointees will maintain a productive research program and provide patient care directly. Other responsibilities will include teaching and supervision of trainees and students.We are interested in applicants in any area of scientific investigation and clinical subspecialty, and especially welcome those whose research focus is more broadly in the areas of aging, genomic medicine and bioinformatics, obesity and metabolism, healthcare delivery and policy (including AI), cardiovascular disease, sleep disorders, rheumatology/immunotherapy, infectious disease/microbiology, cancer biology, and kidney/gastrointestinal disorders. Academic rank and compensation (including generous start up support) are dependent upon qualifications. Primary appointments will be in the Department of Medicine, although we anticipate that appointees will develop close interactions with other departments, centers and institutes at the University of Arizona (UA), with additional opportunities available via research partnerships with the Veterans Affairs (VA) Tucson Medical Center, which serves all of Southern Arizona. Faculty recruited through this effort will strengthen and diversify 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.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!The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.Duties & ResponsibilitiesEstablish, lead and contribute to highly impactful, extramurally funded research programs.Maintain a record of impactful research publications.Lead or contribute to "team science" based interdisciplinary research grants/projects.Provide clinical inpatient/outpatient services, as assigned.Provide instruction in professional, graduate, and undergraduate degree programs, as assigned.Minimum QualificationsHold an MD, DO or MD/PHD.Be board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Internal Medicine and/or Medical Subspecialties, and eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Arizona.Hold current or pending federal research support.Have a record of impactful publications and federal funding, commensurate with career stage.Demonstrated distinction in teaching and clinical care, as well as research, in an academic department of medicine or equivalent environment.Successful track record of working with trainees and students.Demonstrated commitment to patient care, reflecting a service-oriented, team-based philosophy with hospital administration and health professional colleagues from all disciplines, departments, and specialties.If the individual selected for employment does not currently hold a faculty title with the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson, they will be required to obtain faculty status. This will include obtaining letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate departmental and college review committees.Preferred QualificationsDemonstrated recognition and/or outstanding leadership in major subspecialty division at an academic department of internal medicine.Evidence of a continuous, independent NIH-or other federally funded sponsored research portfolio.Additional health profession degree (e.g., PhD, MPH, MS, etc.).Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.Rank To be Determined Tenure InformationTenure Track (T/TE)FLSAExempt Full Time/Part TimeFull TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week40 Job FTE1.0Work CalendarFiscalJob CategoryFacultyBenefits EligibleYes - Full Benefits Rate of PayDOECompensation Typesalary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required:Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies5 Target Hire DateExpected End DateContact Information for CandidatesGerry Flores, View email address on click.appcast.io Open Date7/15/2026Open Until FilledYesDocuments Needed to ApplyCurriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover LetterSpecial Instructions to ApplicantApplication: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportIn compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at View email address on click.appcast.io.