Research Faculty Position

Health Sciences Research Faculty Position Reporting to the Associate Dean for Research, the Open Rank Research Faculty Member will have a full-time tenure or tenure-track faculty appointment, depending on education, experience and related qualifications. The School of Health Professions seeks an individual with a history of successful external funding capable of engaging in collaborative research in an area aligned with the School of Health Professions and University. Responsibilities Secure research grant funding in a health-related discipline (e.g. health/healthcare outcomes research; rehabilitation sciences; acute care; chronic disease management; community health; population health; data analytics; applied physiology, pathology or medical laboratory sciences; or other discipline specific research focus). Conduct healthcare research that supports departmental, school, and university missions; Publish and disseminate research to national and international audiences; Collaborate and create supportive partnerships both within and outside the program, school, and University. Mentor/supervise doctoral student research in research area focus, as assigned. Qualifications Possess an earned doctorate relevant to a School of Health Professions department with experience as an independent researcher; Successful track record of obtaining grant funding, evidence of active grant funding that is portable preferred; Ability to work independently and as an effective team member; Evidence of publication in peer refereed journals; 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