Open Rank: Associate/Professor of Dermatology (Tenure Track/Tenured)

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Open Rank: Associate/Professor of Dermatology (Tenure Track/Tenured)

New York, NY
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About the job

Columbia Dermatology has a century of excellence in research, education, and patient care. The role focuses on leading skin cancer research, mentoring, collaborating, and advancing dermatologic science at Columbia University.

Requirements

  • Research excellence in skin cancer
  • MD or MD/PhD in relevant field
  • Ability to lead research initiatives
  • Mentoring experience

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated research in skin cancer
  • Commitment to advancing dermatology
  • Eligibility for Associate Professor

Full job description

About Columbia Dermatology:

Columbia Dermatology has over a century-long tradition of excellence in dermatologic research, education, and patient care. Our faculty have pioneered landmark discoveries including:

  • The use of corticosteroids for autoimmune skin diseases

  • Development of the antifungal agent nystatin

  • Innovations in photopheresis and Janus kinase inhibitors

  • Advances in precision medicine, tissue engineering, and diagnostics

The Department is internationally recognized for its contributions to skin cancer, autoimmunity, bioengineering, wound healing, translational science, and more.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and expand research initiatives within the Irving Skin Cancer Center

  • Develop and maintain an independent, externally funded research program in basic, translational, or clinical dermatology relevant to skin cancer

  • Collaborate across CUIMC and Columbia University to foster program project grants and interdisciplinary research in skin cancer and related fields

  • Mentor trainees and junior faculty

  • Contribute to teaching and service within the department and university

Qualifications

  • M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. (or equivalent) in a relevant field

  • Demonstrated excellence in research and scholarship in skin cancer and related fields

  • Commitment to advancing dermatologic science and improving patient outcomes

  • Eligibility for appointment at the Associate Professor level within CUIMC.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit:

  • A cover letter outlining research interests and career goals.

  • Curriculum vitae.

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