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Posting Number: req21776

Department: Pathology and Lab Medicine

Medical Sub-Speciality: Pathology: Clinical

Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences

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

Position Highlights

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Arizona, Tucson is seeking key research leaders in a variety of cancer and non-cancer related specialties to integrate with initiatives at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center (UAHS). The College of Medicine includes 17 clinical departments and 5 basic science departments. In addition, there are 8 Centers (AZ Arthritis Center, AZ Center for Telemedicine, Sarver Heart Center, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, Thomas D. Boyer Liver Institute, Center on Aging, Valley Fever Center of Excellence, and the University of Arizona Cancer Center). The UACC includes 3 major programs in Cancer Biology, Cancer Prevention and Control, and Clinical and Translational Oncology. Areas of particular interest to the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine include, but are not limited to, gastrointestinal cancers and pre-cancers, dermatologic cancer, hematologic malignancies/bone marrow transplant, breast cancer (Ginny L. Clements Breast Cancer Research Institute), as well as new campus-wide initiatives in tissue biobanking.

The Department therefore seeks visionary scientists or physician/scientists to collaborate with investigators in the Arizona Health Sciences Campus and the UACC in particular. Candidates should have an outstanding record of research accomplishments and are expected to bring or develop an active extramurally-funded research program.

These positions will each include a comprehensive start-up package, providing all the resources necessary for success. The selected candidates will have the privilege of working in a highly collaborative environment in newly renovated laboratory space within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and supported by a generous budget for equipment and personnel.

In partnership with Banner University Medical Center, we are committed to improving the health of patients with cancer and inflammatory diseases, particularly as related to the diverse ethnic population of the Southwestern United States.

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

• Develop and sustain research in the
  department in collaboration with departmental, UACC, and medical campus
  initiatives.
• Engage with the clinical units and
  Banner University Medical Group physicians to advance the translational
  aspects of their research program.
• Participate in the education of
  medical students as well as pathology residents and fellows.
• Provide clinical
  inpatient/outpatient services with a direct impact on patient care.
• Participate in clinical practice of the department based on area of expertise.
• Contribute to teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience related to area of specialty.
• Teaching skills.
• Grant preparation and management skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD with or without clinical
  certification, or MD, DO, MD/PhD, or DO/PhD degree.
• Experience and funding history in
  basic and translational science.
• Board Certification in Pathology
  (appropriate subspecialties).
• Obtain Arizona Medical License by hire date.
• Meet University of Arizona
  criteria for appointment to a tenure or tenure eligible faculty position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extramural funding.
• Experience in cancer research, particularly translational studies or biobanking.
• Track record of unique subspecialty.
• Experience in programmatic development.
• Clinical expertise as applicable.

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: 1.0

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: 2

Contact Information for Candidates

Dr Lisa Rimsza | lrimsza@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

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

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