Faculty Positions - Cellular and Integrative Physiology

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track
Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology
Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
The University of Texas Health San Antonio

The Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology in the Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio invites applications for an Assistant Professor, Tenure Track. Individuals holding a Ph.D., or MD with an outstanding record of innovative research and academic scholarship broadly related to any area of physiology are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates whose interests complement departmental strengths, including Aging & Integrative Physiology of Aging, Cardiovascular Physiology, Gastrointestinal Physiology, Metabolic Physiology; Molecular & Cellular Physiology, and Renal Physiology.

We seek candidates of integrity, dedication and an aspiration for discovery. We highly value the dignity of our university community, collegiality and collaboration. Our department fosters a team atmosphere, with robust mentoring of early-career faculty and highly supportive departmental leadership strongly invested in the success of our faculty.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive start-up package and laboratory space. Expectations include maintaining a vigorous externally funded research program, providing exemplary mentorship, and contributing to the department’s teaching mission across the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

UT Health San Antonio offers extensive research resources, including the Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Diseases, Barshop Institute for Longevity & Aging Studies, the Mays Cancer Institute, Center for Biomedical Neuroscience, Center for Molecular Metabolism, Center for Precision Medicine, and the Center for Innovative Drug Discovery. Additional collaborative opportunities exist with regional partners such as the San Antonio Army Military Medical Center, Audie L. Murphy Veterans Hospital, Texas Diabetes Institute, and the Southwest Research Institute. We also aim to expand interactions with UT Austin, UT Southwestern, and Texas A&M University.

San Antonio, a metropolitan area, of 2.7 million residents, is widely known for its high standard of living, numerous cultural events, outstanding schools, and a moderate cost of living. The city is rapidly growing and known for its rich cultural heritage and welcoming community. Nearby attractions include Austin, the Texas Gulf Coast, and the scenic Texas Hill Country.
Applicants are encouraged to visit our website https://www.uthscsa.edu/research to learn more about our research infrastructure and programs. For questions or discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Jason Pugh, Ph.D. (Pughj@uthscsa.edu) or Hye Young Lee, Ph.D. (Leeh6@uthscsa.edu), Recruitment Committee Co-Chairs.

To apply, please visit http://wp.uthscsa.edu/careers/, posting #26000271. Attach a combined PDF file that includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a brief description of scientific achievements with current and future research interests (not to exceed 3 pages), and names of three references.

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.

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 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 San Antonio 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, 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:

A statement of interest
A curriculum vitae
A teaching philosophy statement with clear evidence of instructional experience
Teaching evaluations if available
Full contact information of at least four academic or professional references. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the positions are filled.