Assistant or Associate Professor
Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Institute for Health Promotion Research

Description: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio seeks a tenure-track assistant or associate professor within the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics’ Institute for Health Promotion Research. The successful candidate will conduct research, obtain extramural support, mentor students and fellows, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and contribute service to the university and community. Teaching is optional. Special populations of interest include Latinos, and communities that are underserved or challenged educationally or economically.

Qualifications:

1. a doctoral degree in public health, or in the social sciences, communication or behavioral sciences;
2. demonstrated success in obtaining extramural funding;
3. peer-reviewed publications;
4. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency;
5. fluency in English and Spanish; and
6. ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Research Environment: The scholar will be located in Edinburg, Texas on the campus of The University of Texas Pan American at the recently-built Regional Academic Health Center. Opportunities to collaborate abound, with major universities, regional Schools of Public Health in Brownsville and San Antonio, and numerous community and clinical partners. The fast-growing Lower Rio Grande Valley is home to 1.1 million people, drawn to the border with Mexico for its abundant sunshine, proximity to the Gulf Coast, year-round golf, family-oriented culture, and affordable cost of living.

Compensation: Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience. The full-time position, which comes with a start-up package, includes 3 years of salary support plus research funds, and excellent fringe benefits. Following the third year of appointment, the faculty member must have 70% extramural support.

About Us: The Institute for Health Promotion Research, created in 2006, has a team of 15 faculty and staff.
For details, visit these websites: http://ihpr.uthscsa.edu and http://redesenaccion.org .
Department information--http://deb.uthscsa.edu/ . University information-- http://www.uthscsa.edu/ .

Application Process: Applicants should send the following:

1. a letter describing areas of expertise, research interests, and career goals,
2. a current curriculum vita, and
3. 3 letters of professional reference with contact information (including email addresses) to:
   Amelie G. Ramirez, DrPH,
   Institute for Health Promotion Research,
   8207 Callaghan Road, Suite 353, v San Antonio, TX 78230,
   PH 210-562-6500,
   Fax 210-348-0554,
   Email: ramirezag@uthscsa.edu.
   
   Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

   All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.