Academic Biochemist; Assistant Professor

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
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Edinburg, TX 78539

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The UTRGV School of Medicine seeks a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor for teaching Biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics. Experience teaching in an LCME accredited medical school is preferred. The chosen individual will assist in implementing a vertically and horizontally integrated curriculum utilizing active, team based, and problem based learning, flipped classroom and self-directed study.

A terminal Degree of (Ph.D. or M.D.) or equivalent with post-doctoral experience in the area of expertise.

Experience teaching in an LCME-accredited medical school is preferred.

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications

09/01/2025

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07/08/2025

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.

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