ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR RESEARCH

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Medicine seeks a dynamic and visionary Associate Dean for Research to serve as a senior academic leader responsible for advancing and integrating the school’s research mission. Reporting to the Dean, the Associate Dean will provide strategic leadership across the full continuum of biomedical research—from basic discovery to clinical application to population health impact.

This role is ideally suited for a clinician–scientist with broad experience spanning clinical medicine, basic and translational research, clinical trials, and population health research. The Associate Dean for Research will play a defining role in shaping the next phase of the UTRGV School of Medicine’s research enterprise. By integrating discovery with patient care, cancer research across the continuum, maternal health, and population health, this leader will ensure that scientific advances translate into meaningful improvements in outcomes, equity, and community well-being. Through mentorship, collaboration, and strategic alignment, the Associate Dean will help position UTRGV School of Medicine as a nationally recognized institution for impactful, mission-driven research that improves lives across generations.

The successful candidate will foster a strong culture of scholarship, mentorship, and innovation while aligning research growth with the School of Medicine’s clinical mission and the health priorities of the Rio Grande Valley.