at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Assistant/Associate Professor - Tenure Track (Cancer Research)
Assistant/Associate Professor - Tenure Track (Cancer Research)
Hiring Department: UICOMP-CBP
Location: Peoria, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1023695
Posting Close Date: 4/15/2024
The Department of Cancer Biology and Pharmacology of the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (UICOMP) is now inviting applications for tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor level positions to expand its research programs in translational cancer research. Established federally funded mid-career investigators and early career investigators with outstanding training and a strong track record of scholarly productivity in cancer research, with an uncompromised commitment to a culture that is conducive to collaborative interdisciplinary research and to the promotion of diversity, equity and inclusion, and a genuine interest in contributing to the educational mission of the medical school are highly encouraged to apply. The selected candidates will be expected to develop a vibrant and highly interactive research program, to aggressively seek federal funding, and to teach our medical students.
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., D.V.M./Ph.D., D.M.D./Ph.D., D.D.S./Ph.D., D.O./Ph.D. in basic/translational research in cancer, with at least 3 years of postdoctoral training in cancer research and a solid record of scholarly productivity, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, fellowship and grant awards, and participation in national and international conferences.
Position Summary
Assistant/Associate Professor - Tenure Track, with a Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., D.V.M./Ph.D., D.M.D./Ph.D., D.D.S./Ph.D., D.O./Ph.D. in basic/translational research in cancer, with at least 3 years of postdoctoral training in cancer research and a solid record of scholarly productivity, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, fellowship and grant awards, and participation in national and international conferences. The selected candidates will be expected to develop a vibrant and highly interactive research program, to aggressively seek federal funding, to teach our medical students, and to advance our DEI mission.
Duties & Responsibilities
Administrative
In partnership with the Chair of the Department of Cancer Biology and Pharmacology, develop a comprehensive strategy for funding, and sustained growth of a stellar research program in cancer research.
In partnership with the department business manager, manage and oversee the financial aspects of their research program.
Seek intellectually synergistic interdisciplinary collaborations within the department and across campus.
Embrace a culture of collaboration and kinship that is conducive to overall success of all faculty in the department.
Serve on appropriate administrative committees at the University of Illinois College of Medicine.
Seek to contribute to the advancement of the DEI mission of our college.
Perform other duties as assigned, and appropriate to the advancement of the department's mission.
Research
Develop a vibrant and interactive research program in cancer.
Organize, direct, conduct and collaborate in a research program that complements and enhances ongoing research at UICOMP.
Aggressively seek federal funding.
Teaching
Participate in the education and research training of medical students, residents, and postdoctoral fellows.
Participate in the Research Seminar Series and in the Research Forum Discussion of the Department of Cancer Biology and Pharmacology.
Prepare and deliver lectures to medical students as assigned.
Serve on appropriate educational committees at the College of Medicine.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., D.V.M./Ph.D., D.M.D./Ph.D., D.D.S./Ph.D., D.O./Ph.D. in basic/translational research in cancer
At least 3 years of postdoctoral training in cancer research
Documented training and experience in cancer research
Solid record of scholarly productivity in cancer research, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, fellowship and/or grant awards, and participation in national and international conferences.
Applicants for the Associate Professor position must meet UIC criteria for appointment/promotion at the rank of Associate Professor
Preferred Qualifications
Current federal funding for applicants to the Assistant Professor... For full info follow application link.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
