Co-Director, MD/PhD Dual Degree Program

The College of Medicine is seeking applications for a Co-Director of the MD/PhD Dual Degree Program. The Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) is designed to train students planning careers in academic medicine or biomedical research. Through the collaborative efforts of the College of Medicine and the Graduate College, research-intensive training is pursued through one of several biomedical science departments and interdisciplinary programs. The MD/PhD Program provides excellent and impactful dual-degree training while giving students the opportunities to grow as both individuals and independent physician-scientists.

The Co-Director will provide leadership, oversight, and coordination of the overall program. The program components include the following: recruitment, admissions, orientation, course design, program budget, and program evaluation.

The successful applicant will be a physician-scientist or scientist with a strong track record of excellence in teaching and research, with a growing list of accomplishments towards leadership in educational programs. They should have the ability to manage numerous student records and show strong coordination skills. They should have good communication skills and be willing to connect with other academic, research and medical/biomedical programs across campus.

The Co-Director position will be part-time up to 0.50 FTE, and it is expected that the candidate will couple their Co-Director role with one or more of the tripartite mission areas towards a 1.0 FTE. The successful candidate will also fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member in an appropriate department, actively participate in teaching, clinical service and/or scholarly work, and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (T/TE).

• MD, DO, PhD, or Physician Scientist.
• Must have or be qualified for a faculty appointment in one of the colleges within the University of Arizona Health Sciences (UAHS).
• If MD or DO, must have a degree from an accredited institution, be eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Arizona and be eligible for clinical privileges at B-UMCT.