Assistant Professor or Higher (Biomedical Sciences)
Position Description
Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching, research and service, some variation by academic unit.
Org Level 1
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso
Department
Ctr of Exc in Cancer Rsch EP
Major/Essential Functions
- Develops and maintains rigorous, externally-funded research programs
- Contributes to the university's mission through research, teaching and academically-related public service
- Teaches and mentors students, fellows, and other trainees
- Engages in biomedical research activities within the State of Texas and nationally
- Faculty with clinical interests will be eligible for a secondary appointment in another Department in the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
- Ensures compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Adheres to institutional and departmental policies and procedures
- Ensures compliance with the regulations, policies, procedures, and standards of ethical conduct in the planning, conducting, and reporting of research and scholarly activity
- Participates in teaching team-taught courses at TTUHSC El Paso
- Mentors graduate students, post-graduate trainees, and medical students
- Engages in advancement of scientific knowledge through research and/or scholarship
- Serves the academic community through participations in institutional governance, such as committee work and other administrative duties
- Contributes to the community through academically-related public service complementary to the institutional mission
- Demonstrates professionalism in accordance with the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine's Declaration of Faculty Professional Responsibility
- Upholds and promotes the values-based culture of TTUHSC El Paso
Required Qualifications
Academic degree as defined by the academic unit and as appropriate for the position held. Demonstrated record of effectiveness as a teacher, a record of peer reviewed publication and/or peer-reviewed creative activity which has contributed to the discipline or field of study, to the candidate’s intellectual and artistic development, and to the quality of the academic enterprise; a record of professional service appropriate to the discipline; promise of growth in teaching and research or artistic and creative activity
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- M.D., or an equivalent degree, Ph.D., in the field of biomedical sciences, or M.D.-Ph.D., degrees
- Experience in teaching graduate students and/or medical students
- Record of accomplishment in basic, translational, or biomedical sciences research
- Minimum of three (3) years post-doctoral experience in biomedical sciences or related area
- A continuous publication record in peer-reviewed journals
- For physician applicants who wish to engage in clinical practice: Board certification by an ABMS member board and a full, unrestricted Texas medical license (or eligibility for licensure) are required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Track record of sustained success in extramural grant funding
- Emerging or established regional, national, or international reputation for the rank of associate professor or higher
- Scientific expertise and interest in one of the following areas of research: Cancer, Diabetes/Metabolism, Infectious Disease or Neuroscience
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Jeanne Clery Act
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Does this position work in a research laboratory?
Yes
Are select agents used in this laboratory?
No
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Resume / CV
Optional Attachments
Research Statement
Minimum Hire Rate
salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website.
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Job Group
Assistant Professor