Job Information
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Academic Biochemist in Edinburg, Texas
Title Information
Faculty TitleAssistant Professor
Job Class Code10031
FLSAExempt
Position Information
Posting NumberFRGV1598
Working TitleAcademic Biochemist
Number of Vacancies1
LocationEdinburg, Texas
Division/OrganizationDivision of Health Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position1 year
Tenure StatusNon Tenure Track
FTE12 month, 100%
Scope of Job
The UTRGV School of Medicine seeks a faculty member at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor for teaching Biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics. Experience teaching in an LCME -accredited medical school is preferred. The chosen individual will assist in implementing a vertically and horizontally integrated curriculum utilizing active, team based, and problem based learning, flipped classroom and self-directed study.
Academic rank will be awarded commensurate with experience and academic credentials.
Minimum Qualifications
A terminal Degree of (Ph.D. or M.D.) or equivalent with post-doctoral experience in the area of expertise.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching in an LCME -accredited medical school is preferred.
License or Certification Required?No
SalaryCommensurate with Qualifications and Experience
Desired Start Date12/11/2023
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Open Date11/27/2023
Close Date
Additional Information
UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may
require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is
performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive
and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code
§51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of
Texas ( TRS ), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least
135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement
Program ( ORP ) instead of TRS , subject to the position being 40 hours per week
and at least 135 days in length.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.
Please Note
Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to
demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based
test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of
English as a Foreign Language ( TOEFL ) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the
International English Language Testing System ( IELTS ). Incomplete applications
will not be considered.
Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/41011
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
List of 3 References
Letter of Interest
Optional Documents
Reference Letter 1
Reference Letter 2
Reference Letter 3