Position Information Position Title Lung Cancer Research Faculty Position Number 5376 FTE 1.0 Division College of Medicine Department 720600 - Physiology and Cell Biology Posting Detail Information Position Details The Department of Physiology & Cell Biology at the University of South Alabama Whiddon College of Medicine and the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute are jointly seeking to fill a research-intensive, tenure-accruing associate professor/professor position. The candidate will integrate into existing cancer and lung biology programs within the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute and Center for Lung Biology, respectively. Competitive applicants must have a M.D. and/or Ph.D. degree, postdoctoral fellowship experience, and a demonstrated aptitude in competing for extramural grant support. The M.D. candidate is expected to be a board-certified pulmonary and critical care physician. The M.D. or Ph.D. candidate will contribute to the college’s graduate and medical education mission. We are seeking individuals who work well with both basic and clinical collaborators and who have exceptional written and oral communication skills. The position comes with a competitive start-up package and will also receive an annual disbursement from the Danley-Aldridge Research Endowmentfund to support the candidate’s research program. Interested candidates must email an application packet, including an introductory letter, complete curriculum vitae, summary of research (1-page limit), summary of clinical and/or teaching interests (1-page limit), and contact information of three references to the Search Committee at . Review of applications will begin immediately.
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Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO) Health Insurance Short Term Disability Life Insurance Education Benefit Retirement Plan Memberships and Events Student Loan Forgiveness Paid Time Off (PTO) Employees earn paid time off (PTO) as they work. PTO can be used for vacation, holidays, sick days and personal days. Each year, employees can choose to cash out up to 80 hours of available PTO the following calendar year. Health Insurance New employees health, dental, and pharmacy benefits are effective the first day of the month following hire date. Short Term Disability This free benefit provides income support for those who are out of work for a medical reason such as illness, accident, or maternity. After a fifteen day waiting period, it provides 60 percent wage replacement. Life Insurance USA Health provides a free term life insurance policy for our employees based on annual salary. Policies for spouse and dependents are also included. Additional coverage can be purchased for employee, spouse and dependents. Education Benefit University of South Alabama offers a credit on tuition each semester for employees, spouse, and dependents after just six months of employment. Retirement Plan USA Health offers a 5% matching retirement account and other non-matching account choices. Included with this benefit is a free individual session with a financial planner. Memberships and Events Employees can join USA’s state-of-the-art recreation center for a nominal fee. USA football season tickets are available at a discount, and employees can attend all other USA sporting events for free. Student Loan Forgiveness As an employee of a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the U.S. Department of Education.