Associate/Full Professor, Nephrology - Tucson, United States - University of Arizona

Description

Associate/Full Professor, Nephrology (T/TE)

Posting Number
req16750

Department
Medicine

Department Website Link

Medical Sub-Speciality
Nephrology-Med.

Location
UAHS - Tucson

Address
1501 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85724 USA

Position Highlights
The University of Arizona's (UA) Department of Medicine is actively searching for candidates to fill an Associate or Full Professor role within the Division of Nephrology. This role, which is available through both the tenure and tenure-eligible paths, specifically seeks professionals in the clinical research track, with a specialized focus on patient care for glomerular diseases. The chosen candidate will be expected to take the lead in initiating and developing the first Glomerular Diseases Clinic (GDC) in Arizona. This will involve assuming managerial and leadership roles to drive the expansion of the program. Prior experience in conducting clinical trials is crucial for this role. Additionally, candidates with a track record of securing extramural funding will be highly favored. A joint appointment opportunity with the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVACHS) is currently available.

The Nephrology division is one of twelve within the Department of Medicine, which leads the UA College of Medicine-Tucson in research funding and size with two residency programs, 15 fellowship programs and numerous mentorship opportunities in multidisciplinary health science graduate programs. The College anchors the University of Arizona Health Sciences (UAHS) campus, which also houses the UA Colleges of Public Health, Pharmacy, and Nursing, as well as multiple research Centers of Excellence, and includes partnership with the SAVACHS.
The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life-long learners and inquisitive scholars. We embrace professionalism, innovation and collaboration to optimize health and health care for all.

Tucson, a UNESCO-designated city of gastronomy set in the high Sonoran desert, in the midst of five mountain ranges, offers a culturally rich scene, including opera, theatre and professional sports teams, as well as some of the top rated K-12 schools in Arizona and the nation, boasting an average 340 sunny days a year in a warm dry climate ideal for year-round outdoor recreation.

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; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings at both campuses.
• Initiate and develop a Glomerular Diseases Clinic (GDC), assuming managerial and leadership roles to expand the program.
• Provide teaching service to students, residents and/or fellows as assigned.
• Developmentof clinical trials and extramural research funding.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent.
• Board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine/Medical Subspecialties and eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Arizona.
• Board certified in Nephrology.
• Glomerulonephritis (GN) fellowship training and/or acquired a minimum of 3 years' experience in GN.
• Demonstrated track record of distinction in teaching, clinical care, and/or research in an academic department of medicine or equivalent environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient care, reflecting a service-oriented, team-based philosophy with hospital administration and health professional colleagues from all disciplines, departments, and specialties.
• Ifthe individual selected for employment does NOT currently hold afaculty title with The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson, they will be required to obtain faculty status. This will include obtaining lettersof recommendation and review by the appropriate College review committee.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional health profession degree (e.g., PhD, MPH, MS, etc.).

Rank
To be Determined

Tenure Information
Tenure Track (T/TE)

FLSA
Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
36

Job FTE
.88

Work Calendar
Fiscal

Job Category
Clinical 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

Contact Information for Candidates
Heather Hendrych |

Open Date
7/12/2023

Open Until Filled
Yes

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

Special Instructions to Applicant

Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.