CPTAR - Open Rank (Assistant/Associate/Professor)

University of Texas Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry

The Center for Pain Therapeutics and Addiction Research (CPTAR)

The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, School Dentistry, is seeking applications for a full-time position of a tenure track/tenured faculty (Assistant, Associate or Professor level) to join the newly established Center for Pain Therapeutics and Addiction Research. The faculty position will be housed within the center, and the academic department will be determined based on the specialty of the selected candidate from one of the following: Comprehensive Dentistry, Developmental Dentistry, Endodontics, Periodontics, or Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D., D.D.S./Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. in neuroscience or related biomedical sciences
• Strong publication record in Pain Therapeutics and/or Addiction Research
• Experience in interdisciplinary, collaborative environments
• Independent NIH-funded research program that complements CPTAR

Expectations:

• Collaborate actively with existing faculty and interact with staff and students across the university.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to translate research findings.
• Contribute to the School's mission through research, clinical practice (if applicable), and teaching in the DDS/PhD Program and/or graduate level courses as appropriate and in alignment with the candidate's expertise.
• Function as an active member of both the School of Dentistry and The University of Texas Health Science Center.

About CPTAR: The Pain research group at UTHSCSA's School of Dentistry has a rich history of over 20 years, consistently generating substantial research funding, including over $36M from federal and private sources in the past decade. This group has now evolved with the establishment of CPTAR, comprising of 8-10 highly accomplished scientists/ clinicians that study various aspects of pain research.

Resources and Facilities: Candidate will have access to

• NCI-designated Mays/MD Anderson Cancer Center
• NIH-funded Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging
• NIA-funded Alzheimer's Research Center
• NCAT-funded CTSA
• Modern animal facility, flow cytometry and cell sorter facility
• Genomics/bioinformatics, optical imaging microscopy, proteomics/mass spectrometry, transgenic core, drug development, and other state-of-the-art core facilities.
• Clinical Research and Faculty Practice facilities, including UTHSCSA Medical School, University Hospital, Dental Clinical Facility, UTH Medical Arts and Research Center, and the new Multispecialty and Research Hospital.

Location:

The University of Texas Health Science Center is located in San Antonio, TX, a family-friendly community with excellent public schools, many cultural, recreational, and sporting activities as well as low-cost-of-living. Further information on the University and local area can be found at and

Application Process:

Interested individuals should submit:

• A cover letter detailing your research and educational experience
• Curriculum vitae
• Addresses and contract information of three references

Please send your application to Center Director, Dr. Ken Hargreaves ), and apply online at the UT Health Careers Faculty applicant portal at for the position "Open Rank School of Dentistry in the Center for Pain Therapeutics and Addiction Research" (Requisition #

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.

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.