Academic Biochemist (Assistant Professor)

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine seeks an Assistant Professor to teach Biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics in an LCME‑accredited environment. The chosen candidate will help implement a vertically and horizontally integrated curriculum, leveraging active, team‑based, problem‑based learning, flipped classroom and self‑directed study.

Preference is given to those with teaching experience in an LCME‑accredited medical school.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree with post‑doctoral experience in the area of expertise.
• Experience teaching in an LCME‑accredited medical school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics to medical students.
• Assist in implementing a vertically and horizontally integrated curriculum using active, team‑based, and problem‑based learning, flipped classroom, and self‑directed study.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Ph.D. or M.D. or equivalent

Job description

Academic Biochemist (Assistant Professor)

Location: Edinburg, Texas.

The UTRGV School of Medicine seeks a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor for teaching Biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics. Experience teaching in an LCME-accredited medical school is preferred. The chosen individual will assist in implementing a vertically and horizontally integrated curriculum utilizing active, team‑based, and problem‑based learning, flipped classroom and self‑directed study.

Minimum Qualifications
A terminal degree of a Ph.D. or M.D. or equivalent, with post‑doctoral experience in the area of expertise.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching in an LCME‑accredited medical school.

Other Details
Appointment period: 1 year (non‑tenure). FTE: 1.0. Number of vacancies: 1. Desired start date: 08/01/2026.

Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper‑based test score of 500 (computer‑based of 173 or internet‑based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Additional Information: The position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley; work is performed primarily in a general office environment. The position is security sensitive and subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. The position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

EEO Statement: It is the policy of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. The University commits to compliance with mandatory civil rights statutes.