The Department of Pathology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine seeks applicants for a faculty position who will provide leadership of and serve as Medical Director for the Clinical and Molecular Microbiology Laboratory. The ideal candidate, therefore, should have strong clinical and analytical skills as well as excellent communication, organization, interpersonal, leadership, and teaching skills. Expertise in diagnostic clinical and molecular microbiology and a track record of academic accomplishment, including peer-reviewed publications and interest in teaching, is preferred. In addition, an ability to assist in other diagnostic areas of Clinical Pathology is desired.

The Faculty of the Department of Pathology play a key role in supporting the mission of the College of Medicine and Banner University Medical Center – Tucson (BUMC-T), to bring about better health and improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases for the people of Arizona and beyond through education, research, and patient care. The successful candidate will combine teaching and clinical activities and provide leadership in all aspects of the Clinical and Molecular Microbiology at BUMC-T. BUMC-T is a 463-bed general medical and surgical facility with more than 25,000 admissions, 70,000 ED visits, and 14,000 inpatient and outpatient surgeries on an annual basis. BUMCT is a level 1 trauma center and is also home to the NCI-designated Cancer Center, which performs cutting edge research and patient care, including bone marrow and stem cell transplantations. BUMC-T also performs solid organ transplants including heart, lung, kidney, kidney/pancreas and liver.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Provide leadership in all aspects of Clinical and Molecular Microbiology Laboratory.

• Assist in other diagnostic areas of Clinical Pathology, such as clinical pathology consultations, optimization of test utilization, and other pertinent laboratory tests, is desirable.

• Lead the Clinical and Molecular Microbiology rotation for pathology residents, ID fellows and non-pathology residents.

• Share medical students teaching responsibilities with the rest of the Clinical Pathology faculty.

• Ability for strong clinical and analytical skills.

• Knowledge of dealing with diverse students and colleagues.

• Ph.D.

• Board certification or board eligibility in Medical Microbiology.

• Three years clinical practice experience in the fields of clinical and molecular microbiology and other areas of clinical pathology.

• Experience with optimization of test utilization, and other pertinent laboratory tests.

• Track record of academic accomplishments including peer reviewed publications.

Maria Proytcheva, MD
mproytcheva@pathology.arizona.edu

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. We translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with diverse perspectives and experiences, we encourage minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs.