Family and Community Medicine Vice Chair of Research, Associate or Professor

Family and Community Medicine Vice Chair of Research, Associate or Professor The Department of Family and Community Medicine at the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio seeks a full-time Vice Chair of Research to serve in a senior leadership faculty role. This position is responsible for advancing the Department’s research mission, fostering innovation, and strengthening its national profile in primary care research. Full-time, [MD/DO, PhD, or terminal doctoral degree] faculty at the rank of Associate Professor or above. Established record of impactful primary care research, including high-impact publications and sustained federal grant funding. Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to mentor and inspire a research workforce with varying backgrounds and levels of research experience. Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage varied audiences. Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with academic, clinical, and industry partners. Areas of Responsibility Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a research strategy aligned with Departmental goals, institutional priorities, and emerging trends in Family Medicine/Primary Care to address clinical and educational needs. Strengthen the quality and visibility of research activities through recruitment and retention of research-focused faculty. Research Development: Promote collaborative research within and beyond the Department, across disciplines, and expand clinical trials by addressing barriers and improving research methodologies. Oversee development and submission of grant proposals and promote funding from federal, private, and industry sources. Mentorship and Training: In collaboration with the Vice Chair of Professional Development and Scholarship, provide structured mentorship to research faculty, fellows, and trainees through individualized development plans, workshops, seminars, and feedback for scientific presentations. Work collaboratively to ensure clear opportunities for career advancement for research faculty. Build partnerships with departments, institutions, and industry to advance interdisciplinary research, including strengthening ties with institutional research entities to develop clinical and translational collaborations that improve patient care. Engage community organizations and stakeholders to support research initiatives and outreach. Oversight and Evaluation: Ensure research activities comply with ethical standards, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies. Meet regularly with research faculty and staff to identify needs and assist in securing resources, including equipment and supplies. Support the Chair in annual reviews of research faculty and collaborate with the Research Manager to oversee research staff. Dissemination of Research: Promote publication in high-impact journals and presentations at national and international conferences. Resource Management: Oversee the Departmental Research Core, ensuring effective resource allocation, support for research initiatives, and advocacy to the Chair for necessary infrastructure. Assignment Reports to the Chair of the Department of Family and Community Medicine. Compensation commensurate with terminal degree and experience. Grant funding expected within the first three years of appointment. Assignment may include clinical and/or teaching responsibilities in addition to research and leadership duties. For more information regarding this opportunity and/or to apply for this position (Requisition #26000011), please navigate to the UT Health Careers portal at: 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. 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 1 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