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- Faculty
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- School of Dentistry
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- 23000664 Requisition #
Tenure Track or Tenure eligible Faculty Position at the School of Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio.
Applications are invited for a full-time tenure track/tenured faculty position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level. Areas of interest for the School and for the position include NIH funded individuals investigating molecular and/or cellular aspects of oral biology/dental research, oral pain, and other aspects of oral pathogenesis. Applicants must have a Ph.D, or DDS/Ph.D. degree in oral biology or related biomedical sciences, strong publication record, an independent research program in the area that complements the focus of the School. Preference will be given to individuals that have successfully received extramural funding.
The candidate will also be expected to actively collaborate with other faculty members and interact with staff and students across campus. He/she will contribute to the mission of the School, will participate in teaching, clinical practice if applicable, and function as an active member of the School of Dentistry and The University of Texas Health Science Center. The successful candidate will enjoy access to several Centers, including Mays Cancer Center, Barshop Institute and others along with modern animal facility, Flow cytometry and cell sorter facility, genomics/bioinformatics, light, electron and confocal fluorescence microscopy facility, and proteomics/mass spectrometry, Drug development and other state of the art core facilities.
The University of Texas Health Science Center is located in San Antonio, TX, a family-friendly community with excellent public schools and many cultural, recreational and sporting activities. Further information on the School and local area can be found at http://www.uthscsa.edu and http://www.visitsanantonio.com.
Applicants should apply and submit a cover letter detailing their research and teaching experience, curriculum vitae and the addresses of three references via the UT Health San Antonio candidate portal at http://uthscsa.edu/hr/employment.asp to apply for this position.
UT Health San Antonio offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive insurance package, and a generous retirement plan. For more information, visit our website at www.uthscsa.edu.
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 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 year plus three floating holidays, which can be used anytime during the 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.
