Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (T/TE), Pediatric Surgery (UPDATED)
Tucson, AZ 
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Job Description
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (T/TE), Pediatric Surgery (UPDATED)
Posting Number req17855
Department Surgery
Department Website Link www.surgery.arizona.edu
Medical Sub-Speciality Pediatric Surgery
Location University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address 1501 N Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724 USA
Position Highlights

Please Note: This posting has been updated to include the rank of Full Professor.

The Department of Surgery, University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is seeking an outstanding, academic-minded, tenure track (T/TE) Pediatric Surgeon. Our children's surgical team prides itself on providing world-class, comprehensive, and compassionate care for children. The position offered includes opportunities to aid and participate in the development and expansion of the fetal surgery clinical and research programs. This is the only such program in Arizona or the Southwest. In addition to this Fetal Surgery opportunity, there is also an opportunity for a faculty with interest in developing a basic science career.

Becoming a part of the existing Pediatric Surgery research program offers the opportunity to develop one's own research projects and program using the extensive mentorship, collaborations, and resources available in Pediatric Surgery, the Department of Surgery and the surrounding academic environment of the College of Medicine, University of Arizona undergraduate and graduate programs. Candidates must be highly motivated self-starters, who will forge collegial and collaborative relationships with the many individuals and services and researchers who interact with the Pediatric Surgery division.

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
  • Teaching and mentoring residents and medical students.
  • Develop and maintain an extramurally funded research program.
  • Provide expert team-oriented clinical care to Pediatric Surgery patients.
  • Perform clinical and surgical procedures.
  • Actively participate in internal and external committees, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Assistant or Associate Professor
  • Hold an MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent medical degree.
  • Arizona medical license or eligible to obtain.
  • Meet UArizona criteria for appointment to a tenure eligible faculty position.
Preferred Qualifications
  • The ideal candidate will have interests in either research, basic science, or fetal surgery.
Rank To be Determined
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 DOE to commensurate AMC benchmarks
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 Jessica Holmgren | jholmgren@arizona.edu
Open Date 10/4/2023
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.

The University of Arizona is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
Open
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