Summary

The Associate Professor is an accomplished investigator and educator appointed on a tenure track or tenured faculty line, commensurate with qualifications and experience. This role contributes to discovery, translation, and application of biomedical research in areas aligned with institutional priorities, including pediatric and women's health. Faculty are expected to sustain an independent, externally funded research program, demonstrate scholarly excellence, and actively participate in education, mentorship, and service.

Appointment Details

• Full time faculty appointment at the Associate Professor rank
• Tenure track or tenured status, based on experience, scholarly impact, and funding record
• Promotion and tenure evaluated according to institutional criteria, including research productivity, funding, teaching, mentorship, and service
• Competitive salary with start up support and access to core research facilities and infrastructure

Job Duties

• Lead and maintain an independent research program in basic, translational, or clinical science
• Secure and sustain extramural funding from federal agencies, foundations, and/or industry
• Publish high quality, peer reviewed research demonstrating national or international impact
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams across departments and institutions
• Teach and mentor medical students, graduate students, residents, fellows, and postdoctoral trainees
• Contribute to curriculum development and academic training initiatives, as appropriate
• Provide clinical care and supervise trainees (for MD faculty, based on specialty and role)
• Participate in departmental, institutional, and professional service activities
• Uphold standards of research integrity, compliance, and academic professionalism

Minimum Qualifications

• MD, PhD, or MD/PhD (or equivalent terminal degree) in a relevant field
• Demonstrated record of independent research and scholarly publication
• Evidence of current or prior extramural research funding, or strong potential for funding
• Eligibility for appointment at the Associate Professor level on the tenure track or with tenure
• For MD candidates: eligibility for medical licensure and board certification/eligibility, as applicable

Preferred Qualifications

• Established reputation in an area of scientific or clinical expertise
• Successful mentoring of trainees or junior faculty
• Experience leading multidisciplinary or collaborative research initiatives
• Service or leadership roles in academic or professional organizations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong scientific, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to lead research teams and manage complex projects
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and collaborative academic environments