Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Department of Neurosurgery

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Department of Neurosurgery

Posting Number req
27230

Department Neurosurgery

Department Website Link https://medicine.arizona.edu/neurosurgery

Medical Sub-Speciality

Location Tucson Campus

Address 1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719 USA

The University of Arizona's Department of Neurosurgery seeks a dynamic and collaborative research faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine
- Tucson delivers cutting-edge programs in medical education, highly innovative and collaborative research opportunities, as well as advanced patient care in an environment where inclusive excellence creates a foundation for community-responsive action. Founded on the campus of the University of Arizona in 1967 as the state’s first MD degree-granting college and a resource for the people of Arizona, today the UArizona College of Medicine ranks among the top medical schools in the nation for research, teaching, and primary care.

With 22 Departments and 9 Centers, the College of Medicine students, faculty, staff, and alumni today continue more than 50 years of service in advancing medical care, biomedical research, and knowledge in Arizona — and around the world.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A 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; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Carefor patients with neurosurgical disease in the operating room, clinic andwards.
• Aid in development of an academic neurovascular program.
• Trainand supervise residents and students in clinical settings.
• Organize and lead multi-disciplinary research efforts.
• Supervise and mentor graduate, medical, and undergraduate students in research endeavors.
• Collaborate on teaching and research endeavors related to diseases of the brain withother departments.
• Submit grants with the goal of funding agreed upon portion of salary after startup period.
• Contribute to the MD/PhD program.
• Add meaningfully to the peer reviewed literature.
• Participate in Neurosurgical organizations on a regional and national level.
• Liaise with marketing and Philanthropy to increase visibility and funding.
• Follow College of Medicine
  - Tucson organizational protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all pertinent laws and regulations including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Human Subjects Protection Program (HSPP).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• MD/PhD
• Demonstrated track record of distinction in research in an academic research department.

Rank Assistant Professor

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 1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Dr Julie Pilitsis

jpilitsis

Open Date 10/8/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

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

Application:
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