Endowed Chair: Interdisciplinary Aging & Dementia Research

Texas State University; Texas; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas State University seeks applications for an endowed chair at the rank of Professor to conduct research on aging and dementia. The successful candidate will lead interdisciplinary aging and dementia research, seek external funding, and mentor students while collaborating across departments.

Area interests include aging in place, cognition, technology-enabled research, and community engagement. The appointment includes start-up support and opportunity for additional hires.

Qualifications

• Proven track record securing external funding.
• Strong publication record in aging or dementia.
• Experience leading interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Bring and seek external funding and coordinate interdisciplinary grants with both internal and external collaborators.
• Conduct and publish original research on aging and dementia.
• Lead interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty across the university.
• Develop and maintain an active research agenda.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses on aging and dementia, and related subjects.
• Mentor and advise students.
• Contribute to workforce development and curriculum.
• Participate in service activities at the department, college, and university levels.

Skills

External funding

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Leadership

Mentoring

Research publication

Job description

Texas State University seeks applications for an endowed chair at the rank of Professor to conduct research on aging and dementia. The successful candidate will lead interdisciplinary aging and dementia research, seek external funding, and mentor students while collaborating across departments.

Area interests include aging in place, cognition, technology-enabled research, and community engagement. The appointment includes start-up support and opportunity for additional hires.