Description:
The Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences in the Tilman
J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston
invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor position in
the field of Behavioral Science and Social Work Research. We are
recruiting new faculty who have achieved excellence in education,
teaching, and research and are prepared to contribute to our bold
vision.
The University of Houston is a comprehensive, Carnegie Tier 1
public research university located on a park-like campus close to
the Texas Medical Center and major energy companies, with over
45,000 students distributed across 15 colleges, including Nursing,
Pharmacy, Optometry, and Social Work. As a location, Houston is the
fourth largest city in the United States, and it has first-rate
recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and affordable
housing.
This is a Research Assistant Professor non-tenure track faculty
position.
This position will be full time at 1.0 FTE conducting funded
research and providing clinical services in the UH Family Care
Center or other clinical sites.
Responsibilities
• Lead and participate in externally funded research within the
faculty member’s area of expertise, with an emphasis on UH College
of Medicine (UHCOM) priority areas, including social determinants
of health and common medical and psychosocial conditions affecting
underserved populations. Collaborate with UHCOM faculty and faculty
across other University of Houston departments and colleges on
scholarly and research activities.
• Secure external funding to support the faculty member’s research
program and salary, with a focus on UHCOM priority areas, including
social determinants of health and common medical and psychosocial
conditions affecting underserved populations.
• Mentor and support medical student research projects that align
with the faculty member’s areas of expertise.
• Provide clinical services consistent with the faculty member’s
discipline and expertise within the UH Family Care Center and/or
other UH-affiliated clinical settings. Responsibilities may include
supervision of medical students and other health professions
learners.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
• Doctoral degree in clinical social work or related discipline
(psychology).
• Licensed or license eligible to practice profession in the State
of Texas. Eligible to supervise trainees in person’s field.
• Knowledge of NIH and other federal funding sources and skilled at
writing fundable grant applications.
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning, including
active and applied learning modalities.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use data to inform
decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and ability to work effectively
in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
• Prefer candidate have existing NIH or other federal funding that
they bring to UHCOM.
• Track record of scholarly contributions and publications in their
field.
Required attachments by candidate:
• CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Three letters of recommendation
• Unofficial transcripts
• Research Statement
Applicants must have a PhD, MD or DO from an accredited
institution. Official transcripts are required for faculty
appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final
candidate(s). Physician applicants must possess an unrestricted
Texas Medical License and board certification in their specialty.
While exceptions may be considered, approval must be obtained from
the Vice Dean of Education and/or the Dean of the College of
Medicine and the Office of the Provost. All positions within the
University of Houston System are security sensitive and will
require a criminal history check. Physician applicants are required
to provide documentation of current licensure and board
certification as part of their application materials.
Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of
Texas for the duration of their appointments.
Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and
will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security
sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals
conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e.,
communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems,
electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water
treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the
security and integrity of the research is maintained.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal
Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
