Assistant/Associate Professor - Population Health and Biostatistics

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.