Description

Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor – Tenure Track  

(Rank dependent upon experience) 

 The Department of Dermatology at the University of Utah Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine invites applications for a new tenure-track faculty position at any academic rank. We seek outstanding candidates pursuing innovative research in any area relevant to dermatology, including but not limited to: Cutaneous oncology, skin microbiome and host interactions, inflammatory skin diseases, wound healing and tissue regeneration, genetic and rare skin disorders, skin aging and photobiology, and artificial intelligence and digital health in dermatology.

Applicants should demonstrate a strong record of scholarly achievement and extramural funding appropriate to their career stage. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a robust, independent research program that complements and enhances existing departmental and institutional strengths. The Department offers a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, with access to state-of-the-art core facilities, clinical research infrastructure, strong institutional support for translational and team science, and the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians and scientists in the Melanoma Center at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Opportunities for leadership roles within the department may be available for qualified candidates.

Faculty rank and compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position includes a competitive salary, generous start-up package, and potential for a named Chair appointment.

The University of Utah is an R1 research institution located in Salt Lake City, offering an exceptional quality of life with access to world-class outdoor recreation, a vibrant cultural scene, and a supportive academic community. The University’s Department of Dermatology is one of the largest in the country, with over 57 faculty, 12 residents, 3 fellows, 10 advanced practitioners and a robust research program. We are one of the few dermatology departments in the country to include clinical Allergy faculty, fostering exceptional opportunities for collaboration in immunologic skin disease. Additionally, our nationally recognized Immunodermatology Laboratory provides testing for the diagnosis and treatment monitoring of many diseases including autoimmune dermatologic conditions, supported by leading experts in the field. Additional information about the department can be found at: http://medicine.utah.edu/dermatology/

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

 The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

 To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/  Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

Requirements

Candidates must hold a PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree. Clinician-scientists are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Interested candidates should submit the following electronically: Curriculum vitae, brief cover letter, names and contact information of three references, a 1-page summary of research accomplishments and leadership experiences, and a 2-page description of anticipated research directions and interest in leadership opportunities.

 Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.