The University of Arizona, College of Medicine invites applications and nominations for Head, Department of Immunobiology.  

The University of Arizona College of Medicine invites applications and nominations for a position that entails a unique opportunity to serve as Head and work with the Dean and the faculty to formulate the direction for a new Department of Immunobiology.

As part of a recent restructuring to provide a more focused approach to the area of immunobiology at the College, the new Department of Immunobiology currently consists of a small cadre of tenured and tenure-eligible faculty who are actively engaged in research in immunobiology. These faculty members form a unit that interacts with other disease-oriented units dedicated to the study of cancer, chronic inflammatory conditions including asthma, allergy, arthritis, and diabetes, and pathogenesis of infectious disease. Departmental faculty are also engaged in teaching graduate and medical students and post-doctoral fellows.

The successful candidate will be a tenured professor with an internationally known, innovative research program in immunobiology. S/He will also promote training of independent, creative and productive scientists with an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaborations and will be committed to medical and graduate student education and to the preservation and enhancement of diversity.

In keeping with a major goal of the College of Medicine within a Research One University, the Head of Immunobiology will participate actively in expansion of the research effort within the College of Medicine and promulgate interactions with the broader immunology research community throughout the campus. This mission will be facilitated by the exciting new opportunities provided by an ongoing building program that will soon dramatically increase available research space for the biological and health sciences. A competitive recruiting package is offered, including an attractive salary, generous laboratory space and resources for new faculty recruitment, and support of current personnel, operating expenses and equipment.

Inquiries and questions may be directed to Dr. Marilyn Halonen at: mhalonen@arc.arizona.edu.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides vision and leads the development of a top ranked immunobiology program.
• In conjunction with faculty, develops and promotes educational plans reflective of the needs of students and fellows.
• Identifies and promotes research opportunities and actively facilitates and participates in interdisciplinary research, including interactions with Centers of Excellence, other College Departments, and investigators with interests in immunology campus-wide.
• Supervises the Department's administrative operations.
• Plans for and supervises faculty recruitment, development, and promotion.
• Mentors faculty, staff and students.
• Represents the College to the University and State on immunobiology issues.
• Develops an outreach program to alert the public, especially school children and teachers, to the importance and relevance of research in immunobiology.    

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree and demonstrated leadership experience.
• Tenured (or equivalent) academic background.
• A record of excellence in research and scholarly productivity and in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have established an outstanding research program that is at the forefront of immunobiology
• Administrative experience and skills.
• A commitment to excellence in teaching, graduate education, interdisciplinary collaboration and diversity.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A strong desire to lead the development of an exemplary immunobiology program.  

Documents which are required for a complete application: Please complete the on-line faculty application which requests the names and contact information for three references at http://www.uacareertrack.com/ and attach a CV, a Letter of Interest which includes the names and contact information of your references, and 1-2 page statement of the applicant's vision for academic immunology program in the 21st Century .

Department of Immunobiology website: http://web.arizona.edu/~mbim/

Review date: Review is ongoinguntil the position is filled.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, the University of Arizona recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds including minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans. The department is seeking an individual who is able to work with diverse students and colleagues and who has experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives.