The following is a list of vacancies available on the date this bulletin is published. Applicants may complete an application form between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information on applications procedures, call the Human Resources Department at (956) 882-8205. Apply in person, or call to have an application mailed, or faxed (956) 882-7476.

Note: Any job offer from the University is contingent upon: (1) proof of United States Citizenship, or Citizenship eligibility or authorization to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis, and (2) proof of compliance with the Selective Service Law for males ages 18 through 25.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that we employ only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. New employees must present documents verifying identity and right to accept employment within three days of hire. The University of Texas at Brownsville is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and all qualified Applicants receive equal consideration in the selection process. We encourage applicants from Members of traditionally under represented groups protected under the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Vietnam Era, and persons with physical disabilities.

Note: The State of Texas requires Selective Service registration or exemption for all newly hired employees after 9/01/99.  

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Vice President for Research
Position Number:  FY 10-41
Reports to:  Provost
Scope:  The Vice President for Research will provide leadership in the strategic planning, development, growth, and marketing of UTB/TSC’s research and technology transfer, seek funding to support such programs; evaluate the feasibility and progress of related programs; build partnerships and collaborations that further the goals of the university; and perform other duties as assigned. This is a security-sensitive position subject to Texas Education Code 51.215 which allows the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Education:  Doctoral degree required.
Experience:  Minimum of five years of experience in academic management; an established record of distinguished scholarship, and a history of externally funded research to support appointment as a professor.  Other qualifications: strong leadership and interpersonal skills; excellent judgment in conflict management and negotiation; knowledge of and sensitivity to talents, interests, and scholarship of faculty from various disciplines within the university; ability to recruit, retain, and develop talent among a diverse workgroup; extensive knowledge of and experience with governmental, corporate, and private funding agencies and mechanisms; a working knowledge of academic administration including, but not limited to, economic development and marketing, compliance, basic research and clinical trials, intellectual properties, and technology transfer; strong writing and public speaking skills; ability to travel. The preferred candidate will have working knowledge of The University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College and familiarity with The University of Texas System.
Salary:  Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Deadline:  November 10, 2009.