Open Rank Research Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) (Assistant Director of Impact and Innovation)

Open Rank Research Faculty (Non\-Tenure Track)

(Assistant Director of Impact and Innovation)

Position Summary

The School of Nursing at UT Health San Antonio seeks a full\-time Open Rank Research Faculty (Non\-Tenure) member who will also serve as the Assistant Director of Impact and Innovation, supporting and advancing the school’s research mission. The position offers the opportunity to transition to a tenure\-track appointment contingent upon demonstrated performance and alignment with established criteria. This faculty member will contribute to the development, coordination, and dissemination of faculty scholarship and externally funded research initiatives. The position focuses on strengthening faculty research productivity, enhancing grant competitiveness, and facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration.

The successful candidate will work closely with faculty investigators, research administration, and institutional partners to promote scholarly output and secure external funding success.

Primary Responsibilities

1\. Research and Scholarship

• Develop and sustain an independent, externally funded research program
• Design, conduct, and oversee high\-quality, ethical research studies
• Disseminate findings through peer\-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and reports
• Contribute to advancing knowledge and aligning research with institutional priorities

2\. Grant Development and Funding

• Identify funding opportunities and lead or contribute to grant applications
• Secure external funding from federal, foundation, or industry sources
• Manage awarded grants, including budgets, timelines, and reporting requirements

3\. Faculty Research Development, Collaboration, and Service

• Support faculty in developing competitive proposals, including identifying funding opportunities, providing consultation on research design and proposal strategy, and facilitating grant/manuscript writing groups and peer review
• Provide structured feedback on scholarly products and assist in translating research, practice innovations, and program outcomes into fundable and publishable work
• Coordinate research development initiatives and training (e.g., grant writing, mentoring, dissemination, and scholarly communication) to build faculty capacity and productivity
• Serve as a liaison with ONRS and assist faculty in navigating research administration, submission processes, and compliance requirements
• Mentor students and trainees (senior faculty also mentors junior faculty) and foster interdisciplinary and community\-engaged collaborations
• Participate in committees and peer review, as appropriate
• Contribute to teaching, institutional service, and professional activities, as appropriate
• Ensure adherence to ethical and regulatory standards and promote responsible conduct of research
• Translate research into practice, policy, and community impact

Qualifications (Open Rank) Required

• Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, or equivalent) from an accredited program in nursing, public health, sociology, psychology, social work, or a related field
• Evidence of research development and scholarly activity, commensurate with rank
• Demonstrated experience in grant writing, research project management, or faculty research support
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide constructive feedback on scientific writing
• Experience supporting collaborative research, mentoring trainees, or working within interdisciplinary teams

Preferred

• Research focus on cancer, aging, brain health, or related areas aligned with institutional priorities
• Record of external funding and peer\-reviewed publications, commensurate with rank
• Experience leading or coordinating grant development programs, faculty writing groups, or peer review initiatives
• Familiarity with academic research administration processes (e.g., proposal development, submission, compliance)
• Experience developing or delivering training/workshops in grant writing, research methods, or scholarly communication

Rank Expectations* Assistant Research Professor: Demonstrated potential for an independent research trajectory and emerging record of publications and/or grant activity

* Associate Research Professor: Established record of externally funded research, peer\-reviewed publications, and contributions to collaborative or interdisciplinary projects

* Full Research Professor: National or international recognition, sustained external funding, strong publication record, and demonstrated leadership in research development, mentorship, and program building

Interested individuals should for requisition \#26000089 online at: https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty/page/school\-of\-nursing\-opportunities\-5

Please include the following required items in your application submission:

1\. Letter of Intent outlining interest and experience

2\. Current curriculum vitae

For questions, please contact the Office for Faculty Excellence at son\-ofe@uthscsa.edu.

The School of Nursing is at the forefront of academic nursing, leading excellence through innovative teaching, quality research, compassionate care, and community service in South Texas and beyond. It offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees, including BSN, DNP and PhD degrees and specialty certificates across five academic programs. Today, the school’s enrollment consists of 261 graduate students and 755 undergraduate students, including 37% first generation college students and 19% male nursing students, almost twice the national average. The School of Nursing employs a state\-of\-the\-art Center for Simulation Innovation for clinical education, as well as a growing patient care practice providing primary and acute care at our own clinic, Wellness 360 and at a variety of community partner sites. As leaders in community outreach, we also operate a mobile health unit used for disaster relief and other missions.

Faculty enjoy a wide range of engagement through our research programs, Center for Community\-Based Health Promotion with Women and Children and a new Center on Smart and Connected Health Technologies. Collaborative, interprofessional research opportunities include the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s \& Neurodegenerative Disease, Barshop Institute for Longevity \& Aging Studies, Center for Research to Advance Community Health and more. Our School of Nursing is home to some of the most unique population health and community\-based health research in the region and in the state of Texas. Faculty scholarship is supported by a dedicated team in the Office of Nursing Research and Scholarship.

Visionary leaders in the School of Nursing have been nationally recognized for their commitment to the promotion of education, practice, and innovation, which include 16 fellows of the American Academy of Nursing, 3 fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and 2 fellows of the Academy of Nursing Education. We are expanding our specialist network, faculty practice and community partnerships to advance innovative sustainable models of health care and increase health equity. With a total of $13\.9 million in philanthropic care provided to the community from 2019 to 2020—we truly live our missions in Texas and beyond. Be part of our growing team of over 83 faculty and 114 staff.

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.

#### Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4\.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical\- UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for fulltime employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental\- Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision\- Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability\- Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non\-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs\- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out\-of\-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement\- Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before\- or after\-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off\- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

Front\-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.

Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.

Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.

Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each fiscal year.

Discounts\- Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

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.