Associate Professor-Physiology

Overview

Tenure-Track Associate Professor in Physiology

The Department of Physiology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track Associate Professor to join a faculty of excellence in molecular and translational physiology research. Ranked among the top ten Physiology departments in North America for total research funding, the Department of Physiology at UTHSC offers a strong platform for investigators seeking to expand the scope, impact, and visibility of their research.

We welcome candidates with established, externally funded research programs who are committed to integrating with and strengthening departmental research efforts in cardiovascular and renal diseases, diabetes, ion channel physiology, and mitochondrial biology. We particularly encourage applications from investigators demonstrating emerging leadership and strong potential for continued growth and impact. Key expectations include sustaining a high-impact, nationally funded research program; teaching and mentoring across professional and graduate programs;

and participating in institutional and community service. The successful candidate will receive a competitive start-up package and benefit from close partnerships with the Divisions of Cardiology and Nephrology, campus-wide research centers, and regional hospital systems, enabling meaningful bench-to-bedside impact.

• Sustain a high-impact, nationally funded research program.
• Teach and mentor across professional and graduate programs.
• Participate in institutional and community service.
• Collaborate with Divisions of Cardiology and Nephrology, campus-wide research centers, and regional hospital systems to enable bench-to-bedside impact.

• Required qualifications include a PhD, MD, or equivalent terminal degree.
• Nationally recognized research accomplishments.
• Demonstrated recent success in securing national research funding, with NIH R01 support preferred; comparable external funding considered.

To apply, applicants should submit a cover letter of interest, complete CV, summary of research accomplishments and goals, and names and contact information of three references via the UTHSC HR using the link below:

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Please also send the application in a single PDF file to cmoor
209. Please direct any questions to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Zheng Fan (zfan).

The position will remain open until filled.

UTHSC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer.