Senior Research Faculty Position

Senior Research Faculty Position

 

The University of Texas Health Science Center, a research intensive, well ranked School of Nursing, seeks outstanding candidates for tenured research positions at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. Applicants at the Associate or Full Professor level are expected to demonstrate sustained research productivity. The School of Nursing and the University value interdisciplinary collaboration and we are particularly interested in recruiting faculty whose program of research incorporates interdisciplinary linkages and innovative research designs involving one or more of the following areas: symptom science, self/family-management, biobehavioral research and biological sciences including “omics.”

 

Given the university’s and school’s mission and composition, candidates must demonstrate competency and commitment to inclusive excellence by providing a track record in mentoring, inspiring, teaching and working in ethnically diverse settings or who have a record of research that supports/benefits diverse communities at a level appropriate to career stage.

 

Faculty Posting Category: Associate/Full Professor

 

Educational Requirements: PhD or equivalent research doctorate

 

Qualifications and Experience

An established competitive program of research for an Associate or Full Professor appointment, strong evidence of sustained productivity appropriate for career stage and demonstrated interest in interdisciplinary collaboration.

 

Interested individuals should apply online at:  https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty/page/school-of-nursing-opportunities-5

 

Please include in your submission:

 

1. Letter of Intent outlining interest and experience.

2. Current Curriculum Vitae.

 

For application and process questions, please contact Stephanie Gonzalez-Sanabia, Faculty Process Support Specialist in the Office for Faculty Excellence at (210) 567-5925 or gonzalezsana@uthscsa.edu .

 

For questions related to the faculty role please contact Jacqueline McGrath, PhD, RN, FNAP, FAAN, Vice Dean for Faculty Excellence at (210) 567-5883 or mcgrathj@uthscsa.edu .

 

Our School of Nursing is one of five schools at UT Health San Antonio, the only academic health science center in South Texas and chief catalyst for San Antonio’s thriving $42.4 billion health care and biosciences sector. For 50+ years, we have educated nurse leaders, clinicians, scientists, and teachers to serve the diverse and underserved 38-county population of South Texas.

 

The school offers five academic programs consisting of BSN, DNP and PhD degrees and specialty certificates. As a recognized Hispanic Serving Institution, we are dedicated to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion in the nursing profession as we educate future nurses who mirror the communities that they will serve. Our current enrollment consists of 300 graduate students and 789 undergraduate students, including 33% first generation college students and 21% male nursing students, almost twice the national average.

 

Our school employs a state-of-the-art Center for Simulation Innovation for clinical education, as well as a growing patient care practice providing primary and acute care at our own clinic, Wellness 360 and at a variety of community partner sites. As leaders in community outreach, we also operate a mobile health unit used for disaster relief and other missions.

 

Faculty enjoy a wide range of engagement through our research programs, Center for Community-Based Health Promotion with Women and Children and a new Center on Smart and Connected Health Technologies. Collaborative, interprofessional research opportunities include the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Disease, Barshop Institute for Longevity & Aging Studies, Center for Research to Advance Community Health and more. Our School of Nursing is home to some of the most unique population health and community-based health research in the region and in the state of Texas. Faculty scholarship is supported by a dedicated team in the Office of Nursing Research and Scholarship.

 

Fifteen faculty are fellows in the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN). We are expanding our specialist network, faculty practice and community partnerships to advance innovative sustainable models of health care and increase health equity. With a total of $13.9 million in philanthropic care provided to the community from 2019 to 2020—we truly live our missions in Texas and beyond. Be part of our growing team of over 180 faculty and 80 staff.

 

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.

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