Open Rank Faculty - Department of Quantitative and Qualitative Health Sciences UT School of Pub[...]

Open Rank Faculty – Department of Quantitative and Qualitative Health Sciences UT School of Public Health San Antonio Open Rank Faculty – Department of Quantitative and Qualitative Health Sciences UT School of Public Health San Antonio The University of Texas School of Public Health San Antonio (the School) was founded in 2022 as a collaboration between The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) and The University of Texas at San Antonio, both designated as Hispanic-Serving Institutions by the U.S. Department of Education. On September 1, 2025, both universities will merge as a single institution, which will be known as The University of Texas at San Antonio. The School provides graduate-level academic instruction in public health and is actively conducting research and community engagement activities aimed at promoting and maintaining community health. The Department of Quantitative and Qualitative Health Sciences seeks faculty candidates with demonstrable academic skills for faculty positions. The Department welcomes faculty with various research, teaching, and service interests in epidemiology and/or biostatistics in a variety of fields of study including epidemiologic research in infectious diseases; epidemiologic research in chronic diseases; cancer epidemiology; spatial, environmental, social, and/or genetic epidemiology; aging; cardiometabolic and cardiovascular outcomes; substance use; injury prevention; mental health; maternal-fetal and women’s health; exercise and physical activity; and related fields. Faculty may have methodological interests including cohort, case‑control, or cross‑sectional studies; secondary data analysis; longitudinal data analysis, meta‑analysis; clinical trials; qualitative methodologies; or mixed methods. The Department seeks to identify successful candidates with demonstrated research portfolios and scholarly publications, and experience in teaching coursework appropriate to graduate‑level instruction in the domain of quantitative and qualitative health sciences and their application in public health. Faculty will be expected to contribute formally to the academic curricula, teach graduate courses, and actively engage in forming the School through internal and external service activities. Applications for appointment at all ranks (assistant, associate, or full professor) and tracks (tenure‑track, tenured, or non‑tenure‑track) will be considered based on the candidate’s professional and academic experiences. Please include the rank and track you are applying for in the cover letter. To apply, please visit: Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. A doctorate in public health or a related field. Prior experience teaching at the graduate level. Demonstrated ability to independently conduct both practical and academic research. Expertise or experience related to historically under-resourced populations are desirable but not required. Curriculum vitae with contact information for three references. Cover letter outlining qualifications, interest in the position, teaching and mentoring philosophy, academic research trajectory, funding history, and future plans. 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 full‑time 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 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