Assistant, Associate or Full Professor; Tenure Track), Translational Neurosciences; Phoenix

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (Tenure Track), Translational Neurosciences (Phoenix)

Posting Number - req
23491

Department - COM Phx Translational Neurosci

Location
- Greater Phoenix Area

Position Highlights
- The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix (College) invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions in the Department of Translational Neurosciences (TNS). We are seeking candidates who apply innovative approaches to investigate the development, function, and disease of the central nervous system at all level of analyses. Appointments will be based on experience. While all neuroscience areas will be considered, candidates with interests in neural circuitry function, psychiatric disorders, substance abuse, neuronal injury, age-related or neurodevelopmental disorders, inter-systemic comorbidities, neuroimmunology, sensory neurobiology, multiomics, or structural biology are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member in the Department of Translational Neurosciences, actively participate in teaching, research/scholarship and service/outreach, and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of assistant, associate or full professor and meet the requirements of a tenure track faculty according to the College and University guidelines. Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Bioscience 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. 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.

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! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities
- Establish active independent research programs. Demonstrate excellence in research and other scholarly work. Participate in department's educational mission. Participate in activities including outreach, collaborative research, teaching and other departmental and institutional initiatives and service.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Ability to collaborate and work synergistically with colleagues at all levels. Have outstanding interpersonal communication and professionalism skills. Be engaged in cutting-edge neuroscience research using advanced tools and technologies.

Minimum Qualifications
- PhD and/or MD in a related field from an accredited university, with post-doctoral training. Demonstrate funding record consistent with experience and rank sought

Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated research experience inclusive of ability to attain grant funding for research programs and studies. Have a track record of published research findings in leading journals.

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 - AAMC Public Schools for Rank and Specialty

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 - 4

Open Date - 7/31/2025

Open Until…