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Title Information

Faculty TitleAssistant Professor

Job Class Code10031

FLSAExempt

Position Information

Posting NumberFRGV1854

Working TitleDivision Chief for Population Health (Assistant Professor)

Number of Vacancies1

LocationEdinburg, Texas

Division/OrganizationDivision of Health Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position1 year

Tenure StatusNon Tenure Track

FTE1.0

Scope of Job

The Division Chief has the primary role of providing visionary leadership and strategic direction for the Division of Population Health ( DPH ), a research and academic component within the Primary and Community Care ( PCC ) Integrated Service Unit ( ISU ). A major focus for this position is to spearhead the Division’s research enterprise by serving as a principal investigator, successfully garnering extramural funding, and mentoring research faculty. The Division Chief will serve as the major driver in advancing scientific knowledge in population health through innovative and multidisciplinary approaches in data analytics and integration of biostatistical and epidemiological methods that facilitate community-based research. This position’s fundamental role in promoting academic excellence in population health will entail participation in the medical school’s didactic programs through active teaching and curriculum development. Given the integral role of community engagement in advancing the School of Medicine’s mission, the Division Chief will position the DPH to serve as an incubator for innovation in community-based education, research, and population-centered care focused on improving health outcomes.

Duties:

• Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for the Division to include setting the standard of excellence in population health research.

• Pursue and secure extramural funding as an independent principal investigator

• Guide and mentor faculty in their research and academic interest, and in their pursuit of extramural funding.

• Establish a culture of teamwork that facilitates collaboration within the Division and with faculty in the PCC - ISU and throughout the medical school.

• Establish a strong foundation of scientific inquiry that incorporates cutting-edge methods in biostatistics, epidemiology and data analytics.

• Participate in the academic programs of the medical school, to include teaching and curriculum development in population health and related disciplines

• Recruit and evaluate faculty, to include working collaboratively to identify professional development goals and providing support and guidance in preparation for promotion and tenure

• Actively seek approaches to leverage external sources of funding, including state, federal, and philanthropic entities

• Support and advance the School of Medicine’s mission through the Division’s community engagement activities and Community Partnership Program.

• Participate in the implementation of the School of Medicine’s Strategic Plan, particularly regarding components pertaining to population health and community engagement

• Participate in the administrative functions of the Division as required, including budgetary planning

• Represent the Division at the Department level within the PCC - ISU .

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Educational and academic credentials and a minimum of five years of professional experience to qualify for faculty appointment. A solid and notable record of scholarly work and recognition in population health or related discipline. Teaching experience at a professional school level.

Discipline Specific Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience obtained in a medical school. Exceptional leadership and organizational skills to include planning, multidisciplinary collaboration, effective communication, teamwork, and mentoring faculty. Strong track record as an independent principal investigator to include sustained success in securing extramural funding.

License or Certification Required?Yes

SalaryCommensurate with Qualifications and Experience

Desired Start Date09/01/2025

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 Date08/28/2025

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/48440

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

+ List of 3 References

+ Letter of Interest

+ Resume

+ Reference Letter 1

+ Reference Letter 2

+ Reference Letter 3

+ Certifications and Licenses

+ Other Document

+ State Licensure