Instructor/Research - Physiology

Instructor/Research - Physiology Faculty School of Medicine    Requisition

PhysiologyFacultyPosition– Instructor/Research
DepartmentofCellularandIntegrativePhysiology
JoeR.&TeresaLozanoLongSchoolofMedicine
The University of Texas Health San Antonio

Applications are invited for an Instructor/Research faculty position in the Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology (CIP), Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, at UT Health San Antonio. We seek applicants interested and experienced in teaching physiology for dental, medical, health professions, and/or graduate students. The ideal applicants will have formal coursework and experience teaching physiology to dental, medical, or health professional students so that they can immediately become active participants in physiology courses. The Departmenthasarichhistoryofteachingandresearchexcellenceandinnovation.Evidenceofa strongcommitment to excellence in teaching is preferred and does not exclude candidates with research programs. Potential applicants are invited to visit our website

The primary educational responsibilities will include contributing to high-quality physiology instruction, including incorporating modern digital technology, course preparation and administration, delivery,assessment, and working collaboratively with other faculty teaching physiology.Teaching formats include large-group lectures and small-group active learning. Experience with clinical case-based, team-based, and self-directed active learning pedagogy is preferred. The successful applicant will participate in scholarship and departmental, university, and external service activities to enhance their career development as a full faculty member. Faculty members have the opportunity to mentor graduate students or medical students. Research in CIP encompasses undergraduate medical education best practices and innovative tools, cancer biology, aging, neuroscience, and stem cell biology.

Inadditiontoclinicalandacademicdepartments,UTHealthatSanAntonioisenrichedbythe NathanShock Center for Excellence in Biology of Aging, an NCI-designated Cancer Center, an NIH-funded Clinical Translational Science Award, and the Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute.UTHealthScienceCenterisdesignatedaHispanic-Serving Institution.Thisisawonderfulopportunityfora newfacultymember to join a department with outstanding educators and a diverse research portfolio in an institution that values clinical service, teaching, and research.UT Health San Antonio is a Tier One research institution located in the northwest region of San Antonio, which sits as a gateway to the picturesqueTexasHillCountry.SanAntonioisamongthefastest-growingcitiesinthenationwithmuch to offer, including an attractive cost-of-living and dynamic culture, diversity, and history.

For full consideration, please visit the UT Health Careers Faculty applicant portal at: to apply for position andupload a single PDF to include ) astatementofinterest,)acurriculumvitae;)ateachingphilosophystatementwithclearevidence ofinstructional experience; ) teaching evaluations ifavailable, )research or scholarship plans, and ) full contact information of at least four academic or professionalreferences. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

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.