Physiology Faculty Position – Asst or Asso (non-tenure track)- Teaching

Physiology Faculty Position – Assistant or Associate (non-tenure track)- Teaching

Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology

Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine

The University of Texas Health San Antonio

Applications are invited for a non-tenure track assistant or associate professor (teaching) faculty position in the Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology (CIP), Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, at UT Health San Antonio. We seek applicants interested and experienced in teaching physiology for dental, medical, health professions, and/or graduate students. The ideal applicants will have formal coursework and experience teaching physiology to dental, medical, or health professional students so that they can immediately become active participants in physiology courses. The Department has a rich history of teaching and research excellence and innovation. Evidence of a strong commitment to excellence in teaching is preferred and does not exclude candidates with research programs. Potential applicants are invited to visit our website https://lsom.uthscsa.edu/physiology/.

The primary educational responsibilities will include contributing to high-quality physiology instruction, including incorporating modern digital technology, course preparation and administration, delivery, assessment, and working collaboratively with other faculty teaching physiology. Teaching formats include large-group lectures and small-group active learning. Experience with clinical case-based, team-based, and self-directed active learning pedagogy is preferred. The successful applicant will participate in scholarship and departmental, university, and external service activities to enhance their career development as a full faculty member. Research in CIP encompasses undergraduate medical education best practices and innovative tools, cancer biology, aging, neuroscience, and stem cell biology.

In addition to clinical and academic departments, UT Health at San Antonio is enriched by the Nathan Shock Center for Excellence in Biology of Aging, an NCI-designated Cancer Center, an NIH-funded Clinical Translational Science Award, and the Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute. UT Health Science Center is designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution. This is a wonderful opportunity for a new faculty member to join a department with outstanding educators and a varied research portfolio in an institution that values clinical service, teaching, and research. UT Health San Antonio is a Tier One research institution located in the northwest region of San Antonio, which sits as a gateway to the picturesque Texas Hill Country. San Antonio is among the fastest-growing cities in the nation with much to offer, including an attractive cost-of-living and dynamic culture, and history.

For full consideration, please visit the UT Health Careers Faculty applicant portal at: https://wp.uthscsa.edu/careers/ to apply for position #26000215 and upload a single PDF to include 1) a statement of interest, 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a teaching philosophy statement with clear evidence of instructional experience; 4) teaching evaluations if available, and 5) full contact information of at least four academic or professional references. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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.