OPEN RANK FACULTY 
Department of Pharmacology
The Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

The Department of Pharmacology in the Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio invites applications for a full-time, open-rank faculty position.  Individuals with an outstanding record of innovative research and academic performance in areas of research broadly related to Pharmacology are encouraged to apply.  The successful candidate should complement the existing strengths of the department which include neuroscience, substance use disorders, drug-receptor interactions, pain, aging, and cancer. They will receive a highly competitive start-up package and state-of-the-art laboratory space, with rank and salary commensurate with experience. 

The Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine is among the top 50 medical schools in the nation and the Department of Pharmacology is consistently ranked in the top 25 with our faculty being well-respected locally, nationally, and internationally.  Our collegial and cooperative atmosphere provides an outstanding environment for success. The final candidate will be encouraged to interact with investigators in Departmental centers such as the Addiction Research Treatment & Training Center of Excellence, the Center for Biomedical Neuroscience, and the Center for Innovative Drug Discovery. In addition, the Department of Pharmacology has strong associations with the Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies, the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases, and the Greehey Children's Cancer Research Institute. Multiple NIH T32 training grants are available to support pre-doctoral and post-doctoral Pharmacology trainees, including individuals from groups that are underrepresented in biomedical research.

San Antonio is the 7th largest city in the U.S. with a low cost of living and excellent public and private schools. It has a beautiful historic downtown area featuring the Riverwalk with diverse entertainment and fine restaurants.  It is also a gateway to the scenic Texas Hill Country with many recreational options.

Qualifications and application process

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree with relevant postdoctoral experience. Applicants for the Assistant Professor position must have a record of achievement and demonstrate the potential to establish a robust externally funded research program. Applicants for an Associate or Full Professor position must have an established extramurally funded research program with a strong record of peer-reviewed publications and national/international recognition.

To apply, interested candidates should visit https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty and search job number 23001423.  Please submit a cover letter, Curriculum vitae, statement of research accomplishments and experience in teaching and mentorship, future plans, and names and contact information of three references.  Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. For questions regarding this opportunity, please email millera5@uthscsa.edu.

UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security-sensitive positions.