Academic Biochemist; Assistant Professor

Academic Biochemist (Assistant Professor)

Job Class Code: 10005

FLSA: Exempt

Posting Number: FRGV
1982

Location: Edinburg, Texas

Division/Organization: Division of Health Affairs

Appointment Period for Non‑Tenure Position: 1 year

Tenure Status: Non Tenure Track

FTE: 1.0

The UTRGV School of Medicine seeks a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor to teach 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 that utilizes active, team‑based, problem‑based learning, a flipped classroom, and self‑directed study.

• Terminal degree (Ph.D. or M.D.) or equivalent with post‑doctoral experience in the area of expertise.

• Experience teaching in an LCME‑accredited medical school.

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 173 or internet‑based 61) on the TOEFL or a satisfactory score of 6.0 on the IELTS. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and as amended, our university is committed to compliance with all government requirements and to 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 Date: 03/11/2026
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Desired
  
  Start Date:
  
  08/01/2026
• Salary:
  Not specified.
• License or Certification
  
  Required:
  
  No.
• Appointment is for a 1‑year non‑tenure track position.

UTRGV is a distributed institution. The position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. The position is security sensitive and is subject to Texas Education Code § 51.215. Retirement options include the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) for positions at least 20 hours per week for a minimum of 135 days, or an optional retirement program for positions at 40 hours per week with the same minimum days.

All positions are subject to budget approval.