Open Rank Faculty – Health Behavior and Society
Open Rank Faculty – Department of Health, Behavior, and Society
UT School of Public Health San Antonio
The Department of Health, Behavior, and Society (HBS) at UTSPHSA seeks candidates with demonstrable academic skills for faculty positions within the Department and welcomes faculty with diverse research, teaching, and service interests in various fields of study, emphasizing social drivers of health, health equity, One Health, and dissemination and implementation science. We seek individuals who bring expertise, passion, and commitment to working with vulnerable populations, designing, implementing, and evaluating multicultural approaches to prevent disease, improve well-being, and promote a healthy society for all. Disciplines may be broad, including but not limited to health disparities, social and behavioral sciences, diabetes and metabolic disorders, cancer, sexual health, infectious diseases, substance use, and health communication.
The Department seeks to identify successful candidates with demonstrated research portfolios, scholarly publications, and experience in teaching coursework appropriate to graduate-level instruction in community health, health behavior, and related fields and their application to 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 to all ranks (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) and tracks (tenure-track, tenured, or non-tenure track) will be reviewed and considered; the level and type of faculty appointment will be based on the candidate’s professional and academic experiences. Please include the rank and track you are applying for in the cover letter. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.
- The position requires a doctorate in public health or a related field.
- Candidates must have prior teaching experience at the post-secondary university level.
- Candidates must have demonstrated ability to conduct both applied and academic research.
- Candidates must have experience in community engagement activities.
- Expertise and experience in issues about historically underserved populations are especially desirable but not required.
Applications may be submitted electronically through the UT Health Careers faculty recruitment site and should include (a) a cover letter describing the candidate’s professional qualifications, interest in the position, and brief evidence of scholarly impact, (b) teaching and mentoring philosophy and experience (1-2 pages), (c) if applicable, a research statement with the history of external funding and plans for acquiring peer-reviewed funding (3-5 pages), (d) curriculum vitae, (e) contact information for three professional references/letters of recommendation, and (f) unofficial copies of all academic transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the final candidate).
Under the leadership of Dean Vasan Ramachandran, the mission of UTSPHSA is to: perform ‘meaningful’ scholarship that discovers, disseminates, and applies evidence-based, equity-driven, scalable solutions and policies that can be implemented to advance the health of the planet and its human populations, especially those that belong to historically underserved, marginalized, vulnerable groups; serve public health needs and promote a culture of health and well-being locally and regionally (acting as a steward and serving as an anchor) while thinking nationally and globally, and; educate, develop and train the next generation of diverse public health leaders and professionals in systems thinking, social justice and health equity, and precision public health so that they can face the public health threats and opportunities of today and tomorrow. To learn more about UTSPHSA, please visit https://utsph.org/.
Note: Faculty appointed to UTHSCSA may contact the SPH for information on the lateral faculty transfer process.
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 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.
