Job Description

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, T/TE, Family & Community Medicine (Multiple Positions) Posting Number req25363 Department Family and Community Medicine Department Website Link Medical Sub-Speciality Location Tucson Campus Address 655 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

This posting has been updated to hire multiple positions.

The Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, has a tenure-eligible/tenured track positions in any area related primary care research. We are looking for an independent researcher that can support and build upon the ongoing research and clinical missions of chronic disease, substance use disorder, maternal health, behavioral health, or other areas of research relevant to primary care.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Dependent on rank (Assistant, Associate, Full Professor), appointment requires the demonstration of (potential for) independence in research as substantiated by, in some combination a profile of evidence (and further promise) of publication in peer-reviewed journals, the (potential for or) award of competitive fellowships or grants, presentations at scientific meetings, scientific peer review, editorial service, and other markers of research and innovation.
• The successful candidate(s) will be expected to build collaborative relationships within DFCM with clinical faculty, and community partners. They will also be expected to mentor a growing group of clinical colleagues interested in clinical research, of junior research colleagues, of residents with a research interest, and/or of students from affiliated academic health sciences programs in the context of the candidate(s) evolving research programs.
• Seek extramural funding for research in DFCM’s priority areas (see above) by developing and submitting research grant proposals to appropriate funding agencies; as Principal Investigator, partner with clinical and research faculty to form research teams, develop research plans, write funding proposals, and implement and disseminate studies.
• Work with residents, clinical faculty, and other colleagues in research project development and grant proposal writing, project implementation, and dissemination of results through scientific publication and presentations.
• Mentor residents and medical students in study design, analytics, dissemination, and translation to practice.
• Engage in teaching activities (e.g. guest lectures) for residents, undergraduate, and graduate students.
• Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and invited lectures.
• Participate on appropriate departmental and/or College of Medicine committees, and professional organization committees as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD, PhD, or an equivalent doctoral degree with demonstrated research experience and an emerging or established track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals and obtaining extramural funding.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current peer-reviewed funding

Rank To be Determined Tenure Information Tenure-Eligible (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 Commensurate with AAMC 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 2 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates April Peters | aprilp@arizona.edu Open Date 3/6/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document Special Instructions to Applicant

• Cover Letter: Outline qualifications and desire to conduct primary care research
• Curriculum Vitae (CV): Provide details on track record of research, publication, funding, and service
• Statement of Research Interests: Outline prior and planned research program

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