Director, Ginny L. Clements Breast Cancer Research Institute (Associate/Full Professor Tenure Track)

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Oct 18, 2025

Director, Ginny L. Clements Breast Cancer Research Institute (Associate/Full Professor Tenure Track)
Posting Number	req23097
Department	Cancer Center Division
Department Website Link	Cancer Center Division
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location	University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	Founded in 1976, the University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC) is one of just 57 NCI-Designed Comprehensive Cancer Centers, a distinction that places it among the celebrated top tier of cancer centers across the country. Entering an exciting new era of strategic growth and active transformation under the helm of Dan Theodorescu, MD, PhD, the UACC is poised for unparalleled success across all of its missions. Among its highest priorities is the recruitment of an inaugural Director, Ginny L. Clements Breast Cancer Research Institute (GLCBCRI) and a national search is underway. The successful candidate will meet the requirements of either a career track or tenure track faculty according to the College and University guidelines. The new Director will be a renowned scientist and accomplished leader in their field, one with a strong record of extramural funding, impactful publications, and a profound passion for advancing the scientific study of breast cancer, its treatment, cure, and prevention, as well as providing superb clinical oncology care. The successful candidate will have experience building research innovations and possess the entrepreneurial spirit to lead the growth of the newly founded Ginny L. Clements Breast Cancer Research Institute. They will have the ability to bring together researchers, from varying backgrounds across the University of Arizona and beyond, to build an internationally recognized translational breast cancer research enterprise that identifies novel discoveries in the lab through collaborations locally, nationally and internationally, that leads to new breast cancer treatments. For more information, please click here. 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; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Collaborate with UACC senior leadership to create a clear vision for the GLCBCRI, one that inspires faculty engagement, produces growth and innovation, and further elevates the stature of the GLCBCRI and UACC nationally and internationally. Grow and expand breast cancer research collaborations within GLCBCRI through the development of current faculty, recruitment of high caliber NIH-funded faculty, and the enrichment of new and stronger partnerships within UACC and across UA to help grow and sustain extramural funding and national impact. Foster innovation in the next generation of cutting-edge breast cancer discoveries, whether in translation of new bench discoveries, application of new approaches and technologies in prevention strategies, treatment, or diagnostic products, or in the delivery of cancer care in a large complex network. Expand GLCBCRI's research mission, including basic, clinical, and translational discoveries, and further develop the population science program, with a goal of achieving comprehensive status as well as ensuring a robust clinical trials program across the enterprise. Identify opportunities to attract and engage constituents to inspire philanthropic support.
Minimum Qualifications	MD, or MD/PhD Candidates must be eligible for a faculty appointment at the Associate or Professor level at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Clinically active candidates must be board certified and eligible for licensure in the state of Arizona.
Preferred Qualifications
Rank	To be Determined
Tenure Information	Tenure Track (T/TE)
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Faculty
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	DOE
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Rachna Schroff \| rshroff@arizona.edu
Open Date	6/13/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
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