Assistant Professor
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- Faculty
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- School of Health Professions
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- 24000993 Requisition #
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.
General Description: An assistant professor is sought for the Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences Program (BSMS). The B.S. in Medical Sciences program seeks a qualified applicant who will contribute primarily to the educational and research missions of the School of Health Professions (SHP) at UT Health San Antonio, as well as other duties associated with a 12-month faculty appointment in the SHP. Tenure/non-tenure track and salary will be commensurate with qualifications.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Serve as the primary course instructor for multiple courses offered within the program with emphasis on Medical Sciences.
2. Develop, deliver, and evaluate instruction, including course goals, objectives, learning activities, and student evaluation methods (examinations, projects, assignments, etc.) appropriate to the degree level.
3. Assist with clinical practicum affiliations/agreements, and assessments of students and clinical preceptors.
4. Support research and scholarship in the faculty member’s area of specialty, including publication of peer-reviewed research.
5. Seek out and pursue externally funded grant opportunities.
6. Recruit, retain, counsel, and advise students.
7. Assign relevant projects and assignments, providing timely and meaningful feedback to facilitate learning.
8. Assist with SHP publications (e.g., catalog, program handbooks, and student handbooks).
9. Serve on departmental, school, and university-wide committees.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge: Earned doctoral degree, preferably a PhD in Biological Sciences or a related discipline, and postdoctoral experience is preferred.
Current active membership in related professional associations is required.
Experience in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.
Interprofessional education and interdisciplinary clinical experiences are preferred.
Skills: Excellent teaching and instructional skills.
Excellent verbal skills and written communication.
Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Excellent working knowledge and experience with MS Office, Educational Software, and web-based applications.
Experience with health professions and professional programs.
Abilities: Ability to consistently instruct and counsel students in an informative and professional manner.
Able and willing to learn new skills as needed, especially to work with new instructional technologies.
Ability to develop and implement courses and programs.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. All faculty appointments are designated as security-sensitive positions. UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities.
The Department of Health Sciences
The Department of Health Sciences houses the B.S. in Medical Sciences, B.S. and M.S. in Medical Laboratory Sciences, M.S. in Imaging Sciences and Ph.D. in Health Sciences. The B.S. in Medical Sciences program supports the mission of UT Health San Antonio and is well-positioned within the Department of Health Sciences.
UT Health San Antonio
UT Health San Antonio is one of the country’s leading academic health centers. UT Health San Antonio ranks among the top health science universities worldwide in receiving National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding and has provided outstanding health sciences education and training since its founding in 1968. In addition to SHP, UT Health San Antonio also has a Medical School, Dental School, Nursing School, School of Public Health, and a Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
The School of Health Professions
As an integral part of UT Health San Antonio, the School of Health Professions (SHP) seeks to make lives better through excellence in teaching, research and scholarship, service, and patient care. The SHP strives to educate a diverse student body in becoming outstanding medical laboratory professionals, scientists, and leaders; advance health research and scholarship, and provide health services and education to the community. The SHP offers bachelor's degree programs in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Emergency Health Sciences, Medical Sciences, and Respiratory Care, as well as master’s degree programs in Medical Laboratory Sciences, Physician Assistant Studies, Respiratory Care, Speech-Language Pathology, and Imaging Sciences. Advanced training is available through doctoral degree programs in Occupational Therapy (OTD) and Physical Therapy (DPT) as well as the PhD in Health Sciences.
Applicants will need to Apply through Taleo and submit a Curriculum Vitae, cover letter, teaching philosophy statement (1-2 pages) and research statement (2 pages). Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Date Revised: 04/26/2024
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 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.
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. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
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.
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.
Discounts- Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
