Open Rank Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty in Public Health Sciences - The University of Texas at El Paso University of Texas at El Paso - 4.2 El Paso, TX Job Details Full-time | Tenure track 1 day ago Qualifications Academic research projects Research proposal writing Experience working with graduate students Collaborating with government agencies Scientific research papers Research industry grant writing Teaching information technology IT experience within healthcare Specialized healthcare curriculum instruction University teaching experience Government industry grant writing Journal articles Training Technology and informatics training (healthcare teaching and curriculum development)

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El Paso, TX Category:

Health Sciences Job Type:

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Thu Sep 3 2026 The College of Health Sciences leads the preparation of health and human service professionals to improve quality of life and eliminate health disparities in the Paso del Norte region and beyond. The College offers highly qualified undergraduate and graduate programs in clinical laboratory sciences, rehabilitation sciences (Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology), kinesiology, social work and public health sciences and a PhD program in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences. The Department of Public Health Sciences, housed within the College of Health Sciences, provides high-quality undergraduate and graduate education that prepares the next generation of public health practitioners, leaders, and researchers. Through rigorous coursework, internships, research opportunities, and community engaged activities, students develop the skills and competencies needed to design and implement population-based interventions and contribute to the advancement of public health science. Our academic programs, research endeavors, and community engagement activities place a strong emphasis on Hispanic and border health issues, addressing the unique public health challenges and opportunities of the U.S.-Mexico border region. The Department's Master of Public Health (MPH) program is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), reflecting our commitment to excellence in public health education. Our faculty members are dedicated educators, accomplished researchers, and committed mentors who bring extensive academic training and professional expertise to the classroom and community. Their research addresses critical public health priorities, including chronic and infectious disease prevention, health promotion and education, maternal and child health, nutrition, environmental health, substance use, and health disparities. Students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels are actively engaged in faculty-led research projects, providing valuable opportunities to develop research skills, gain practical experience, and contribute to impactful scholarship that advances public health practice and improves population health outcomes. The Department of Public Health Sciences is committed to achieving regional and national prominence at the intersection of Health Informatics, Healthcare Administration and AI-driven public health technologies. To advance this vision, we seek an established national or internationally recognized scholar who will accelerate this trajectory. Essential Functions and Responsibilities. Develop and sustain an independent, externally funded research program in health informatics with particular emphasis on artificial intelligence applications, population health analytics, digital health innovations, and public health technology; Develop, deliver, and assess effective instruction of a concentration in health informatics; Provide academic advising/mentoring to graduate students; Foster and sustain interdisciplinary collaborations across the College of Health Sciences and throughout UTEP, leveraging expertise from multiple disciplines to address complex healthcare and public health challenges; Engage in service to the profession and community; and Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Assistant Professor PhD or equivalent degree in health informatics, health technology, health systems sciences, healthcare administration, or closely related discipline Experience in teaching health informatics and technology to graduate students Evidence of scholarship in the field of expertise Experience in the development of grant proposals Associate Professor/Professor Minimum qualifications for Assistant Professor in addition to: Experience with health information systems, interoperability standards, or applied AI in public health or clinical settings; Emerging or established regional or national reputation at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor An accomplished research portfolio demonstrating a sustained record of peer-reviewed publications and successful acquisition of extramural grant funding from federal, state, or foundation sources Established partnerships with government agencies, healthcare organizations, or industry. A research interest that complements public health strengths

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters of Public Health Degree Additional Information:

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment. The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at , or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312. For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at . To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.