Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Department of Neurosurgery

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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• Care
  for patients with neurosurgical disease in the operating room, clinic and
  wards.
• Aid in
  development of an academic neurovascular program.
• Train
  and 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 with
  other departments.
• Submit
  grants with the goal of funding agreed upon portion of salary after start
  up 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.

Dr Julie Pilitsis

jpilitsis@arizona.edu

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missing information may be considered an incomplete submission.