Open Rank Tenure Track Faculty in Health Sciences Doctor of Science (DSc) in Health Sciences - Program Director

Open Rank Tenure Track Faculty in Health Sciences Doctor of Science (DSc) in Health Sciences - Program Director

Job Posting Number: 2026088TTL

Position Description
The College of Health Professions Health Sciences Program invites applicants for a nine-month, open-rank, tenure-track faculty DSc Program Director position to begin immediately.

Responsibilities include continuing a nationally recognized line of research in the candidate’s area of specialty, seeking extramural funding to support research, teaching courses in the undergraduate or graduate program as needed, and providing service at the department, college, and university levels. Prior experience with doctoral research supervision is expected. Salary is competitive and commensurate with rank, qualifications, and experience.

Additional information about the university and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at http://www.txstate.edu.

The successful applicant will receive the appropriate rank and title based on university and school established standards.

This position will be housed on the San Marcos campus.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications for Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor rank:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
• Terminal degree (Ph.D. or the equivalent) in a Health Science field or a closely related field.
• Prior experience with doctoral research supervision.
• Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning consistent with the program vision, mission, and goals as evidenced by a presentation during the campus visit with faculty.
• Strong potential or record of scholarly products (peer-reviewed publications, presentations, etc.).
• Strong potential or history of extramural funding.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning.
• Working knowledge of MS Office.

Required Qualifications for Appointment at the Associate Professor rank in addition to those required above:

• Minimum six years of college level teaching experience as a full-time faculty member.
• Demonstrated teaching and learning contributions, including advances in curriculum, pedagogy, course delivery, or similar innovation, and a commitment to service.
• A strong record of peer-reviewed publications as first author/lead investigator
• A strong record of extramural funding (as PI or co-PI) to support research and other scholarly activity.

Required Qualifications for Appointment at the Professor rank in addition to those required above:

• Minimum of 10 years of college level teaching experience as a full-time faculty member.
• Leadership on academic committees and/or professional organizations.
• Established a national reputation among peers and demonstrated leadership through service to the university, community, and professional organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualification for all ranks:

• Demonstrated ongoing formal training designed to maintain and upgrade their professional, instructional, and administrative capabilities.
• Demonstrated student success-focused initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership and experience in building alliances and/or partnerships across the college, university, academic, and business communities.
• Familiarity with alternative teaching styles, including, but not limited to simulation, virtual reality, and best practices in online learning.
• Experience in accreditation processes, procedures, preparation.

Full Consideration Date:
Close Date:
Open Until Filled? Yes

Quicklink: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/57357