UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Associate/Full Professor, Endowed Chair (Tenured) (Pharmacology and Toxicology)
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Associate/Full Professor, Endowed Chair (Tenured) (Pharmacology and Toxicology)Posting Number:
req19071
Department:
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Department Website Link:
https://www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/
Location:
University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address:
1703 E. Mabel St, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
Position Highlights:
The R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy at the University of Arizona Health Sciences in Tucson invites applicants for a tenured faculty position in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. Applicants with an established research program on longevity diseases are encouraged to submit CV and Research Plan with their application to be considered.
An endowed chair with a highly competitive startup package is available for this recruitment. The incumbent will join a college currently ranked 4th nationally in NIH funding and a department with current research strength in pharmacology, toxicology, medicinal chemistry, and pharmaceutics, including drug discovery efforts for Alzheimer's and other age-related neurodegenerative diseases.
The overall mission of the new Longevity Center is to accelerate understanding of aging, longevity and/or neuronal health as well as foster efforts to develop new opportunities for prevention and drug discovery in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson, ALS, and others. Excellent opportunities exist for collaborations with researchers at other parts of the University of Arizona campus, Center for Innovation in Brain Science, the Neuroscience Graduate Interdisciplinary Program, the Bio5 Institute, Arizona Cancer Center, and Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center.
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
click here .
Duties & Responsibilities:
Maintain independent research programs. Maintain strong, extramural funded programs.
The candidate will be expected to produce strong peer-reviewed publications, gain competitive federal grants, and play a key role in national leadership in an area related to the pharmacology of aging and neurodegenerative disease.
Contribute to undergraduate, graduate (PhD, M.S.) and professional (PharmD) education.
Actively participate in divisional/departmental program metrics for academic achievement.
Lead or contribute to "team science" based interdisciplinary research grants/projects.
The successful candidate should have a strong track record of scholarly productivity and demonstrated ability to secure independent, peer-reviewed funding such as NIH grants.
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD, PharmD or MD degree.
Demonstrated ability to secure independent, peer-reviewed funding such as NIH R01.
Preferred Qualifications:
Record of productivity and innovation in academic accomplishments as evidenced by publications and successful peer-reviewed funding.
Established expertise and national leadership in longevity research.
Rank:
To be Determined
Tenure Information:
Tenured (T)
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, salary commensurate with AACP/AAMC public school 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
Contact Information for Candidates:
Haining Zhu | haining@arizona.edu
Open Date:
3/12/2024
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply:
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant:
Please include a CV, Cover Letter, and Research Plan with your application.
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.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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req19071
Department:
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Department Website Link:
https://www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/
Location:
University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address:
1703 E. Mabel St, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
Position Highlights:
The R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy at the University of Arizona Health Sciences in Tucson invites applicants for a tenured faculty position in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. Applicants with an established research program on longevity diseases are encouraged to submit CV and Research Plan with their application to be considered.
An endowed chair with a highly competitive startup package is available for this recruitment. The incumbent will join a college currently ranked 4th nationally in NIH funding and a department with current research strength in pharmacology, toxicology, medicinal chemistry, and pharmaceutics, including drug discovery efforts for Alzheimer's and other age-related neurodegenerative diseases.
The overall mission of the new Longevity Center is to accelerate understanding of aging, longevity and/or neuronal health as well as foster efforts to develop new opportunities for prevention and drug discovery in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson, ALS, and others. Excellent opportunities exist for collaborations with researchers at other parts of the University of Arizona campus, Center for Innovation in Brain Science, the Neuroscience Graduate Interdisciplinary Program, the Bio5 Institute, Arizona Cancer Center, and Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center.
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
click here .
Duties & Responsibilities:
Maintain independent research programs. Maintain strong, extramural funded programs.
The candidate will be expected to produce strong peer-reviewed publications, gain competitive federal grants, and play a key role in national leadership in an area related to the pharmacology of aging and neurodegenerative disease.
Contribute to undergraduate, graduate (PhD, M.S.) and professional (PharmD) education.
Actively participate in divisional/departmental program metrics for academic achievement.
Lead or contribute to "team science" based interdisciplinary research grants/projects.
The successful candidate should have a strong track record of scholarly productivity and demonstrated ability to secure independent, peer-reviewed funding such as NIH grants.
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD, PharmD or MD degree.
Demonstrated ability to secure independent, peer-reviewed funding such as NIH R01.
Preferred Qualifications:
Record of productivity and innovation in academic accomplishments as evidenced by publications and successful peer-reviewed funding.
Established expertise and national leadership in longevity research.
Rank:
To be Determined
Tenure Information:
Tenured (T)
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, salary commensurate with AACP/AAMC public school 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
Contact Information for Candidates:
Haining Zhu | haining@arizona.edu
Open Date:
3/12/2024
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply:
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant:
Please include a CV, Cover Letter, and Research Plan with your application.
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.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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