Center Director - Center for Pain Therapeutics & Addiction Research -Open Rank (Associate

Center Director - Center for Pain Therapeutics & Addiction Research -Open Rank (Associate Professor/Professor) Faculty School of Dentistry    Requisition

University of Texas Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry

Center for Pain Therapeutics & Addiction Research at the School of Dentistry

Center Director -

The School of Dentistry at UT Health San Antonio invites applications for a full-time tenure track/tenured faculty position at the Associate Professor/Professor level to direct the newly established Center for Pain Therapeutics & Addiction Research. This position is for Director, must be an outstanding independent investigator committed to innovative research in pain and addiction and its clinical application, with the vision and administrative acumen to leverage the Center’s resources for growth and collaboration. Applicants must hold a PhD, DDS/PhD, or MD/PhD in biomedical sciences or neuroscience and be a nationally recognized leader in the field of pain and addiction research with a strong publication record and an independent NIH-funded research program that complements the center’s mission.

The Director of the Center for Pain Therapeutics & Addiction Research will foster and lead a thriving nucleus of productive, NIH-funded Principal Investigators. The Director will be expected to design and implement large-scale initiatives and multidisciplinary operational teams to translate research findings and establish independent funding for the Center. They will also contribute to the overall mission of the school, participate in teaching and clinical practice (if applicable), and interact with staff and students across campus.

The Center Director will join an established and highly productive research community at UT Health San Antonio’s School of Dentistry which ranks among top ten NIH-funded dental schools in the world. UT Health San Antonio is the home of several innovative, nationally recognized research institutes including an NCI-designated Mays/M D Anderson Cancer Center, NIH -funded Barshop Aging Institute, NIA-funded Alzheimer’s Research Center, and the NCAT-funded Institute for Integration of Medicine and Science. The Director will also enjoy access to several state-of-the-art core facilities that include services and instrumentation specializing in flow cytometry, genomics/bioinformatics, light, electron and confocal fluorescence microscopy, proteomics/mass spectrometry and a modern animal facility.

All interested applicants should apply online via the UT Health Careers Faculty applicant portal at: .

Please include in your application submission:

• A cover letter detailing your vision for the center, research, and leadership experience.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• The addresses and contact details of three references.

For questions, please contact Connor McBrearty, Manager of Research Operations for the School of Dentistry, at .

The University of Texas Health San Antonio, is located in San Antonio, TX, a family-friendly community with excellent public schools and many cultural, recreational, and sporting activities. For additional information on the School and local area can be found at and .

UT Health San Antonio offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package. For more information, visit our website at . 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.

Additional Information Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least hours a week, with an appointment of at least months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical- UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of premier physicians including more than specialists.

Dental- Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision- Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Life Employees receive $, of group term life insurance and $, of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Retirement- Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

Front-loaded Paid Time Off: to hours ( to days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.

Extended Illness Bank: hours ( day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.

Paid Family Leave: Up to hours ( weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after months of consecutive employment.

Holidays: set paid holidays each year plus three floating holidays, which can be used anytime during the fiscal year.

FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Discounts- Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.