Open-Rank Physiology Faculty — Research Leadership

Open Rank Faculty Position in Physiology Assistant, Associate or Full Professor Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine The University of Texas Health San Antonio The Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology in the Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio invites applications for faculty positions at all ranks. Individuals holding a Ph.D., DVM, or MD with an outstanding record of innovative research and academic scholarship broadly related to any area of physiology are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates whose interests complement existing strengths in the department (neurophysiology) and the area of metabolic physiology (e.g., cardiovascular, endocrine, skeletal muscle, renal, and GI). We seek faculty candidates of integrity and dedication and an aspiration for discovery. Preference will be given to those with substantial national funding. UT Health SA is responsible for the education of medical, dental, and doctoral students, and dominates patient care throughout a substantial fraction of Texas. We highly value the dignity of our entire university community and collegial collaboration among faculty. The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive start-up package and laboratory space. Expectations include maintaining a vigorous externally funded research program, providing exemplary mentorship, and contributing to the teaching mission of the department, including in the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Our department fosters a team atmosphere, with robust mentoring of early-career faculty and highly supportive departmental leadership strongly invested in the success of our faculty. We offer multiple centers/institutes at UT Health SA, including the Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Diseases, Barshop Institute for Longevity & Aging Studies, the Mays Cancer Institute, the Center for Biomedical Neuroscience, the Center for Mitochondrial Medicine, Center for Metabolic Health, Center for Mucosal & Microbiome Biology, and the Center for Innovative Drug Discovery. Located in San Antonio are also the San Antonio Army Military Medical Center, the Audie V. Murphy Veterans Hospital, and the Southwest Research Institute, all of which are open to collaboration. We also seek to expand our interactions with other leading institutions in our area, including UT San Antonio, UT Austin, Texas Tech University, and Texas A&M University. The San Antonio metropolitan area, with a population of 2.5 million, is widely known for its high standard of living, numerous cultural events, outstanding schools at all levels, and an enviably moderate cost of living. We are a rapidly growing city representing a rich historical and cultural identity and feature a community spirit of welcoming to all. Located nearby are unique attractions and offerings in Austin, the picturesque resort towns on the Texas Gulf Coast, and the scenic Texas Hill Country. Benefits Overview UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits. Medical – UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for fulltime employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates. Dental – Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist. Vision – Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Disability – Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working. FSAs – Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses. Retirement – Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers. Time Off – A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options: Front‑loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire. Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken. Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment. Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each fiscal year. Discounts – Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership. UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas Health Science Center