ASSISTANT, ASSOCIATE OR FULL PROFESSOR OF DERMATOLOGY at University of Wisconsin

Madison, WI

About the Job

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Dermatology, is seeking research faculty to lead in the discovery of new knowledge, expertly care for patients, and embrace learning and personal growth. Join a powerhouse biomedical university with a US News Top 20 health system and more than $1.19B in annual research expenditures.

Position Summary:	The University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Dermatology, is seeking research faculty to lead in the discovery of new knowledge, expertly care for patients, and embrace learning and personal growth. Join a powerhouse biomedical university with a US News Top 20 health system and more than $1.19B in annual research expenditures. The School of Medicine and Public Health has a deep and profound commitment to diversity both as an end in itself but, also as a valuable means for eliminating health disparities. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.
Principal Duties:	The incumbent will be responsible for developing/maintaining a nationally recognized research program; collaborate with investigators in the department and at UW-Madison in relevant research areas; present research at national and international meetings, and publish results in leading biomedical journals appropriate to areas of application; teach relevant courses at undergraduate/graduate levels, and participate in the training and mentoring of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. The incumbent will need to develop his or her own independent research program and will be required to attract and maintain external funding. Clinical duties, if any, would depend on the candidate's area of expertise and interests. The incumbent will also participate in professional, university and community service appropriate to the faculty rank.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:	Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Degree and Area of Specialization:	MD, MD/PhD or PhD (Board Certified in Dermatology if MD). The successful applicant will have demonstrated excellent qualifications in research, in the field of Cutaneous Biology, Skin Diseases, Genetics and Immunology, Skin Microbiome, Health Outcomes or related fields. Current research interests of the Department of Dermatology include (but not limited to): skin biology, immunology, epidermal differentiation, skin regenerative biology, cell signaling and signal transduction, skin cancers (both non -melanoma and melanoma), mouse models of skin cancer; cutaneous T cell lymphoma, and clinical research.
Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:	Years of experience will be commensurate with rank sought. Postdoctoral research experience as evidenced by authoritative publications in the field is required. All candidates must have proven success in conducting research appropriate to their stage of career. Associate/full Professor candidates must possess experience and scholarly credentials for appointment with tenure at UW-Madison.
Department(s):	A534300-MEDICAL SCHOOL/DERMATOLOGY/DERMATOLOG
Work Type:	Full Time: 100%
Appointment Type, Duration:	Ongoing/Renewable
Anticipated Begin Date:	DECEMBER 04, 2020
Salary:	Negotiable ANNUAL (12 months)
Instructions to Applicants:	Apply on-line at "Jobs at UW", under position 218089. To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to submit a CV and a personal statement/cover letter. In addition, you will be asked to provide three references during the application process. References will not be contacted without notice to candidate. The deadline for assuring full consideration is November 29, 2020, however position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.
Contact:	Brian Axness bcaxness@wisc.edu 608-265-8555 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:	PROFESSOR(C20NN) or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR(C30NN) or ASSISTANT PROFESSOR(C40NN)
Employment Class:	Faculty
Job Number:	218089-FA
	The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in Fall 2020. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/. Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.