Department Head, Department of Immunobiology

Department Head, Department of Immunobiology

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Position Highlights:

The Department of Immunobiology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson seeks an exceptional leader with the vision and energy to advance world‑class research, innovative education, and inclusive excellence.

The Head will provide leadership to a department working to:
1) understand how the immune system and microbes shape the continuum of healthy and diseased states across the lifespan; and
2) translate basic research findings into novel therapies for complex diseases. Candidates with research programs that fit naturally within this broad portfolio are encouraged to apply.

As a key member of the College of Medicine – Tucson leadership team, the Head will report directly to the Dean and play a central role in faculty recruitment, strategic planning, and programmatic growth. The successful candidate will join a vibrant scientific community that includes the BIO5 Institute, the Cancer Center, Banner Health, and university‑wide initiatives in precision health, microbiome science, aging, and One Health.

The Department of Immunobiology is home to a diverse group of scientists, educators, and trainees dedicated to understanding how immune and microbial processes influence health and disease. Faculty research spans from fundamental basic research to translational applications, with strengths in immune processes, as well as host‑microbial and immune‑cancer interactions. The department has strong connections across campus and the state, creating opportunities for collaboration with the Cancer Center, BIO5 Institute, Valley Fever Center, and programs in precision health, Indigenous health, and environmental sciences.

With robust graduate and medical educational programs and participation in undergraduate programs, the department is committed to training the next generation of scientists, physicians, and leaders in the life sciences.

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

• Develop and execute a bold vision for the Department of Immunobiology that advances understanding of how immune and microbial processes shape health and disease.
• Recruit outstanding faculty and build programs that strengthen and expand the department’s impact.
• Forge partnerships across the university and beyond to enhance the department’s visibility and reach.

• Foster an environment that supports discovery, collaboration, and sustained external funding.
• Strengthen the department’s national and international reputation.
• Maintain an active program of independent or collaborative research consistent with departmental goals.

• Provide oversight and resources for the department’s educational mission, including graduate medical and undergraduate teaching.
• Support faculty in delivering innovative, research‑driven education that prepares students for diverse careers.
• Champion mentorship of trainees and faculty, with a focus on fostering success at all career stages.

• Build and sustain an inclusive, positive departmental culture that attracts and retains diverse faculty, staff, and students.
• Conduct annual faculty performance reviews and promote opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Lead outreach initiatives that expand the societal impact of the department’s work.

• Oversee departmental operations, including fiscal management, resource allocation, and long‑term planning.
• Ensure compliance with university and college review processes, including accreditation and periodic…