Assistant/Associate or Full Professor (T/TE) Pharmacology

Address 1501 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85724 USA Position Highlights The University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC) and the Department of Pharmacology in the College of Medicine – Tucson invite applications for an open-rank, tenure-eligible or tenured faculty position in cancer pharmacology, with emphasis on novel drug targets and drug discovery. We welcome investigators pursuing innovative approaches to cancer therapeutics, target identification, mechanism-based pharmacology, or chemoprevention.

We have a special interest in candidates focused on the development of novel agents for cancer-associated pain, a major unmet need and strength within the Department of Pharmacology. This joint recruitment aims to grow our excellence in the pharmacology of pain and symptom management in cancer, while supporting broader drug discovery efforts.

While pain pharmacology is a priority area, we strongly encourage applications from those working in cancer therapeutics, drug resistance, drug metabolism, or immune modulation through pharmacologic strategies. Ongoing collaborative efforts span drug discovery in breast cancer, sarcoma, prostate and melanoma, providing rich opportunities for integration.

Why the Department of Pharmacology & the Arizona Cancer Center? The Department of Pharmacology at the University of Arizona is nationally recognized for its excellence in molecular and systems pharmacology, with strong research programs in chronic pain, cancer therapeutics, neuropharmacology, dementia-related drug discovery and cardiovascular disease. As part of the University of Arizona Health Sciences, the department provides access to state-of-the-art resources and a highly collaborative environment that bridges basic science and translational research. It is home to multiple Centers of Excellence, including the Center for Innovation in Brain Science and the Comprehensive Center for Pain & Addiction, and maintains close ties with the University of Arizona Cancer Center, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. These strengths position the department as a leader in advancing pharmacologic discovery and therapeutic innovation across disease areas, including cancer.

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! 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 Academic Responsibilities:

• Faculty members will contribute to graduate and/or professional education within their academic department and mentor students and trainees as part of their academic role

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Seek extramural funding for research by developing and submitting research grant proposals to appropriate funding agencies; as Principal Investigator, partner with faculty to form research teams, develop research plans, write funding proposals, and implement and dissemination of results through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and invited lectures.
• Develop independent research programs and contribute to graduate (PhD) and medical (MD) education.
• Engage in teaching activities for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Participate in appropriate departmental and/or College of Medicine committees, and professional organization committees as appropriate.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a PhD MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree and demonstrate a strong record of research productivity and funding (or clear potential if at the assistant professor level). Joint appointments and access to Cancer Center Shared Resources will be available.
• Research program with a clear cancer relevance
• Strong publication record demonstrating originality and scientific rigor appropriate to rank level
• For mid Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Rank, NIH/NCI funding as PI or MPI on significant awards (e.g., R01, P01, U54)
• Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor in a research-intensive environment

Preferred Qualifications

• For Early Career Assistant Professor Rank, current peer reviewed funding (K99, K22 or equivalent).

Rank To be Determined Tenure Information Career-Track (CT) FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Clinical Faculty Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay DOE, Commensurate with AAMC 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 Dr. Todd Vanderah, [email protected] Open Date 1/7/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents Special Instructions to Applicant Please submit the following four documents:

• Cover Letter - Please outline your qualifications, research focus, and appropriateness for the position.
• Curriculum Vitae - Please provide details of your accomplishments including publication record, current and planned funding, teaching experience, and service.
• Statement of Research Interests - Please summarize your prior research interests and future directions.
• Statement of Teaching Interests - Please describe your teaching experience and teaching philosophy.

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