Description
Chair (Professor with Tenure), Precision Behavioral Health
UTHealth Houston – School of Behavioral Health Sciences
(Full-Time, with Tenure)
Location: Houston, Texas
Position: Chair (Professor with Tenure) (Full-Time, with Tenure)
The School of Behavioral Health Sciences at UTHealth Houston invites applications for a full-time Chair (Professor with Tenure) position in the Department of Precision Behavioral Health. We seek an accomplished scholar with a strong record of NIH-funded research and demonstrated leadership in advancing behavioral health science. The selected candidate must secure at least 50% salary support through grants/contracts. This role offers the opportunity to lead innovative research, mentor emerging scientists, and contribute to UTHealth Houston’s academic excellence.
Position Highlights
- Lead a robust, externally funded research program in behavioral health sciences.
- Maintain active NIH research funding and pursue new grant opportunities.
- Provide mentorship to junior faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students.
- Collaborate across UTHealth Houston and affiliated institutions to foster interdisciplinary research.
- Contribute to teaching and curriculum development within the School of Behavioral Health Sciences.
- Engage in service activities that advance the mission of UTHealth Houston.
Qualifications
- Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent in behavioral health sciences, psychology, psychiatry, public health, or a related field.
- Distinguished record of scholarship and sustained NIH funding.
- Evidence of leadership in research and academic program development.
- Must reside in Texas
How to Apply
Interested candidates must apply via the UTHealth Career Webpage at:
https://careers.uth.tmc.edu/us/en/job/2600012Q/Chair-Professor-with-Tenure-Precision-Behavioral-Health-School-of-Behavioral-Health-Sciences
Only electronic applications submitted through the UTHealth online system will be considered. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
