Research Professor, Immunology (Non-tenure Eligible) (MD, PhD, MD/PhD)

Research Professor, Immunology (Non-tenure Eligible) (MD, PhD, MD/PhD)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 area of immunology. The positions report directly to the department chair. The department is seeking to recruit a full research professor to complement and enhance the current cadre of highly innovative, collegial, collaborative, and well-funded group of faculty within the department and college. Currently, the department's strengths include neuroscience, cancer, metabolic, and cardiovascular diseases.This position includes overseeing and conducting an independent research program, conducting collaborative and programmatic research with other faculty, 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, task forces, coordinating, overseeing, or assisting in specific aspects of departmental operations.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 qualify for appointment as full professor. Candidates with strong research programs in immunity to infection, inflammation, and systems immunology are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates with research programs not centrally related to immunology and inflammation will not be considered.The successful candidate will meet the requirements of a non-tenure-eligible track faculty member according to the College and University guidelines. 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 University's priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure. The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, please visit the provided link.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 related fields.Contribute to the teaching (medical, graduate and/or other education), mentoring and service components of the College's missions.Other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Ability to mentor and guide students and trainees in clinical research projects.Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with colleagues, students, trainees, and research partners.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, extramural research funding and teaching.Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrate innovation and federally funded research in immunology and/or systems immunology.Have a strong track record in teaching and mentoring in classroom or laboratory settings.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: ProfessorTenure Information: Non-Career-Track (NTE)FLSA: ExemptFull Time/Part Time: Part TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week: 8Job FTE:.20Work Calendar: FiscalJob Category: FacultyBenefits Eligible: To be DeterminedRate of Pay: AAMC Public Schools for Rank and SpecialtyCompensation 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: 1Contact Information for Candidates: View email address on click.appcast.io Date: 10/19/2026Open Until Filled: YesDocuments Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional DocumentSpecial Instructions to Applicant: Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missing information may be considered an incomplete submission. A CV, cover letter, and two additional documents are required to be considered for the position. One additional document will be a statement of research 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.