1 Assistant Professor (early career tenure-accruing track) for the UT Southwestern FIRST Research Program Job in Dallas, TX
UT Southwestern Medical Center is Hiring an Assistant Professor (early career tenure-accruing track) for the UT Southwestern FIRST Research Program Near Dallas, TX
POSITION OVERVIEW
The NIH-funded Faculty Institutional Recruitment for Sustainable Transformation (FIRST) Research Program at UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking to recruit up to 5 highly qualified first-time tenure-track faculty in the broad and intersecting fields of cancer, brain/neuroscience, and biomedical engineering. All research areas are welcome, including mechanistic, quantitative and population science approaches. Please see website: https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/research/programs/nih-first/We seek to recruit a cohort of junior faculty from broad backgrounds who will drive research in health-related fields and catalyze a climate of inclusive excellence. Through these hires and related research activities, UT Southwestern aims to enhance our academic and research missions, help new hires succeed, and strengthen our inclusive environment to benefit everyone at UT Southwestern. Successful applicants will meet the highest standards of scholarship, teaching, professional activity, and commitment to inclusive excellence that will help shape and sustain the climate of belonging at our institution. The UT Southwestern FIRST research program offers outstanding start-up packages, with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
APPLICATION WINDOW
Please apply by Feb 1, 2024, to ensure full consideration by the selection committee.
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the positions have not been filled.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONSCandidates must have a PhD, MD, MD/PhD or equivalent degree and the ability to direct independently funded research programs. The candidate may not have held a prior tenure-track position or received an independent NIH research award, such as an R01 or equivalent.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement describing past, present, and future research, including how you mentor (or will mentor) student and trainee researchers and foster (or will foster) collaborative research environments (no more than 3 pages)
- Statement of teaching philosophy describing your conceptualizations of teaching and learning, and teaching and assessment methods, and how your teaching practices will engage students and trainees from a range of backgrounds and experiences (1 page)
- Copies of your three most significant publications (or preprints)
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSQualified candidates should apply online via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/135209
Complete applications will be considered until all available positions are filled. We will begin reviewing applications and inviting candidates for interviews as early as Nov. 20, 2023.
ABOUT UT SOUTHWESTERNUT Southwestern has a distinguished history of excellence in disease-related basic and translational research. It has a dynamic, stimulating, and highly collaborative environment in all three FIRST cluster areas. FIRST faculty will participate in a vibrant, interdisciplinary, and highly collaborative research community. We seek bold junior scientists who are using leading edge approaches to answer fundamental and/or translational questions.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
Job Summary
Full Time
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$63k-101k (estimate)
10/14/2023
07/20/2024
utsouthwestern.edu
DALLAS, TX
15,000 - 50,000
1943
BRUCE MICKEY
$1B - $3B
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
