Academic Biochemist; Assistant Professor

Academic Biochemist (Assistant Professor)

Location:

Edinburg, Texas.

Number of Vacancies: 1.

FLSA:
Exempt.

Appointment Period: 1 year.

FTE: 1.0.

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

Experience teaching in an LCME accredited medical school.

08/01/2026.

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 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.

All positions are subject to budget approval.

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 the requirements of 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 comply with all government requirements and ensures non‑discrimination in its educational programs and activities, including employment.

We encourage women, minorities and differently‑abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security‑sensitive and is subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

The position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.