Assistant​/Associate Professor - Population Health and Biostatistics

Office Location

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

1201 W. University Drive

Human Resources

MASS Building 2 nd Floor

Edinburg, TX 78539

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Faculty Title

Faculty Title Assoc Professor of Medicine

Job Class Code 10004

FLSA Exempt

Posting Number

Posting Number FRGV
1990

Working Title

Working Title Assistant/Associate Professor - Population Health and Biostatistics

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Location

Location Edinburg, Texas

Division/Organization

Division/Organization Division of Health Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position 1 year

FTE

FTE 1.0

The School of Medicine’s Department of Primary & Community Care, Division of Population Health & Biostatistics, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor. The Department of Primary and Community care brings together experts in women’s and children’s health, family medicine, internal medicine, integrated behavioral health, and population health. The Division of Population Health works with clinical, research, and community partners to translate new discoveries into clinical and preventive practice in the Rio Grande Valley population with the goal of improving the overall health of region.

The Division is also a hub for interdisciplinary research and community-engaged research. It is home to the UTRGV Maternal Health Research Center and Community Engaged Partnerships Program that collectively work to provide needed services and resources in our three Area Health Education Centers (AHECs).

The Division is seeking an established investigator and faculty leader who will play a critical role in accelerating the growth, scale and impact of the Division’s population health research enterprise. The successful candidate will contribute to the strategic growth of the division, build a sustainable and impactful research program, and help foster a culture of excellence among faculty, staff, learners, and community partners.

Applicant is expected to build a robust research portfolio as well as contribute to the School of Medicine’s teaching and service mission as needed. Academic rank will be awarded commensurate with experience and credentials.

Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD) in Epidemiology, Population Health, Public Health, or a closely related field. Must be qualified to hold an Assistant/Associate Professor rank.

• Demonstrated record of scholarly productivity, including peer‑reviewed publications
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the university or professional level

• PhD in Epidemiology
• Track record of securing extramural research funding or strong potential to do so
• Experience mentoring faculty, trainees, or research staff
• Expertise in areas such as maternal health, chronic disease, clinical research or community‑engaged research