Extended Job Title
Director, Ctr of Emphasis in Neurosciences (Assc. Prof. or Higher)
Org Level 1
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso
Position Description
Contributes to the university's mission through teaching, research and
service, some variation by academic unit.
Requisition ID
34788BR
Optional Attachments
Research Statement
Travel Required
Up to 25%
Major/Essential Functions
Develops and implements a vision for the Center of Emphasis in
Neurosciences in collaboration with the Department Chair
Develops a strategic plan for growing and enhancing the a) quality, b)
visibility, and c) impact of scientific, clinical, and educational
programs within the Center, in collaboration with the Department Chair of
Molecular and Translational Medicine and the Vice President for Research
Enhances faculty recruitment, maximizes strategic investment of facilities
and resources, and fosters the development and expansion of external
research funding from national, state and local sources
Builds and sustains an independent, extramurally funded research program
and fosters the same for faculty within the Center of Neurosciences
Participates in budget development in collaboration with the Department
Chair
Fosters collaboration and integrates faculty and trainees around shared
interests in neurosciences research to achieve the Center's
interdisciplinary goals
Promotes the Center's research, training, and service missions to internal
and external stakeholders
Ensures compliance with the regulations, policies, procedures, and
standards of ethical conduct in the planning, conducting, and reporting of
research and scholarly activity
Participates in teaching team-taught courses at TTUHSC El Paso
Mentors medical students, graduate students, and post-graduate trainees
Participates in academically-related public service complementary to the
institutional mission
Adheres to institutional and departmental policies and procedures
Demonstrates professionalism in accordance with the Paul L. Foster School
of Medicine's Declaration of Faculty Professional Responsibility
Grant Funded?
No
Minimum Hire Rate
salary commensurate with related education, experience and/or skills
Pay Basis
Monthly
Work Location
El Paso
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in cultivating partnerships and collaborations to build high-
quality scientific programs across the broad spectrum of basic to
translational to clinical research in the field of neurosciences
Demonstrated ability to forge interactions as a team player among
clinicians, scientists, and other healthcare professionals
Leadership experience in an academic medical center
A track record of recruiting top talent
Active engagement in relevant professional societies
For physician applicants who wish to engage in clinical practice: Board
certification by an ABMS member board and a full, unrestricted Texas
medical license (or eligibility for licensure) are required
Campus
HSC - El Paso
Department
Ctr of Exc Disease/Bio Rsch EP
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Resume / CV
Job Type
Full Time
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual
selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the
institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the
institutional pay plan website.
Job Group
Associate Professor
Shift
Other
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or
status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications
M.D., Ph.D., or M.D.-Ph.D.; or an equivalent degree in the field of
biological sciences
Experience in teaching medical students and/or graduate students
Record of sustained research productivity in the field of neurosciences
Active publication record in high-quality peer-reviewed journals
Track record of sustained success in extramural grant funding
Emerging or established national or international reputation
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
Yes
Are select agents used in this laboratory?
Yes
Jeanne Clery Act
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Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities
participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose
campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year,
institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy &
Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and
employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website.
