Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor, Family Medicine; MD, DO; Phoenix

Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor, Family Medicine (MD, DO) (Phoenix)

Posting Number: req
25147

Department: COM Phx Family Commun&Prev Med

Greater Phoenix Area

475 N. 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix is hiring an assistant or associate clinical professor in the Department of Family, Community and Preventive Medicine (FCPM) to serve as the director of the Service of Community Certificate of Distinction (COD). The role will also lead the Population and Health Promotion focus for the COD and serve as assistant director of research for FCPM.

The administrative role will report to the associate dean of Community Engagement and the FCPM chair. It will involve leadership over the Service of Community COD and each of the tracks within, as well as mentoring medical students enrolled in the COD. The selected individual will help students identify appropriate learning opportunities, including academic projects and community electives, and support community-based research projects within the COD and FCPM, including grant identification and acquisition.

The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member in the department and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of assistant or associate professor.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix anchors the 28‑acre Phoenix Biosciences Core (PCB) 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 life‑long 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.

The University of Arizona has been recognized for its innovative work‑life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, please .

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

• Oversee all activities and curriculum in the Service of Community Certificate of Distinction (COD).
• Hold office hours for students to help them design their learning experiences and connect with appropriate mentors and opportunities for population focus within the Service of Community COD.
• Supervise and mentor medical students in their academic projects.
• Collaborate with the director of Service Learning, director of Medical Spanish, and other members of the Office of Community Engagement to deliver seminar content.
• Help support student progress and completion of certificate of distinction requirements.
• Lead community and population health‑based research to support primary care and the Department of Family, Community and Preventive Medicine.
• Identify and secure grants to fund community‑based research initiatives and primary care innovations.

• Hold an MD, DO or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Be eligible for clinical practice in the state of AZ.
• Be eligible for a University of Arizona academic appointment at the assistant or associate professor level.
• Demonstrate outstanding interpersonal communication and professionalism skills.

• Have a minimum of one year’s experience with medical education with a focus on educating at the UME level.
• Demonstrate experience mentoring students in academic/research projects.
• Have experience working with populations that typically experience worse‑than‑average health outcomes.

Rank:
To be Determined

Tenure Information:
Career‑Track (CT)

FLSA:
Exempt

Full Time/Part Time:
Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 20

Job FTE: 0.5

Work Calendar:
Fiscal

Job Category:
Clinical Faculty

Benefits Eligible:
Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: AAMC Public Schools for Rank and Specialty

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full‑time equivalency (FTE)

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