Recent Jobs in Texas - National Association of College Auxiliary Services

All Jobs (3)

Free Resume Review

75% of applications never get seen. Beat the bots and get through the filters with a free resume evaluation.

Chair of Medicine and Oncology

Preferred

UTRGV

Rio Grande Valley, Texas, United States (on-site)

1 day ago

Assistant Vice President for Transportation, Parking & Mobility Services (AVP)

University of Houston

Houston, Texas, United States (on-site)

21 days ago

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Neurology

UTRGV

Harlingen, Texas, United States (on-site)

11 hours ago

1 - 3 Results of 3

Receive Alerts for this Search

Results

Job Details

Explore Location

Preferred Qualifications
Posting Number	FRGV1996
Working Title	Chair of Medicine and Oncology
Number of Vacancies	1
Location	Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Division/Organization	Division of Health Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position	1 year
Tenure Status	Tenure Track
FTE	1.0
Scope of Job	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Medicine invites applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Medicine and Oncology. This leader will set the department’s strategic vision, guide faculty development, and oversee all academic, clinical, and operational functions. The Chair reports directly to the Dean of the School of Medicine. Position Overview The Chair of Medicine and Oncology will lead the continued growth of an academic department dedicated to advancing cancer prevention, innovative research, and exceptional medical education. A central focus of the department is the development of a comprehensive academic oncology program addressing cancers prevalent in the Rio Grande Valley. The program integrates clinical services, translational research, clinical trials, and education within the Cancer and Surgery Center. The Chair is responsible for providing visionary leadership and ensuring excellence across all departmental missions, including: Clinical Leadership: Oversight of high quality patient care within all departmental clinical programs. Research Advancement: Support and growth of basic, translational, and clinical research initiatives, including clinical trials. Education: Integration of outstanding educational programs for medical students, residents, fellows, and other trainees. Faculty Development: Recruitment, mentorship, evaluation, and promotion of faculty; fostering a culture of wellness, collaboration, and professional growth. Administration: Financial oversight, budget planning, and resource allocation aligned with institutional priorities. Strategic Planning: Development and implementation of departmental strategies consistent with the School of Medicine’s mission. Representation: Serve as an ambassador for the department at local, regional, state, and national levels. Additional Responsibilities (UTRGV School of Medicine Standard Expectations for Chairs) The Department Chair shall: Report directly to the Dean Ensure effective administration of the department Lead regular department meetings to communicate key updates, policies, and programmatic initiatives Recruit and recommend appointments of faculty, including community faculty Oversee implementation of all UTRGV and SOM policies applicable to the department Develop and submit the department’s annual budget, including compensation recommendations Manage departmental finances and space allocation Recommend faculty appointments, promotions, and tenure Organize the department to meet current and emerging needs of the School of Medicine Ensure faculty wellness, mentorship, career development, and performance evaluation
Minimum Qualifications	Eight (8) years of post clinical degree experience M.D. degree required; M.D./Ph.D. preferred Board certification in relevant specialty Eligibility for unrestricted Texas medical licensure Demonstrated excellence in clinical practice Administrative leadership experience at the departmental or institutional level Evidence of successful, independent clinical or translational research, with a history of grant or protocol funding Consistent contributions to education, training, and mentoring of trainees, faculty, or staff Progressive academic leadership experience; oncology focused leadership preferred Ability to thrive within an evolving hybrid medical school environment committed to education, research, and patient care Qualified for appointment at the rank of associate professor or full professor at an LCME accredited medical school.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications	.
License or Certification Required?	Yes
Salary
Desired Start Date	09/01/2026

Close Date
EEO Statement	It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Open Date	04/13/2026
Additional Information	UTRGV is a distributed institution. As such and as assigned, the position may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment. This position is security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Special Instructions to Applicants	Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: Date of Birth Social Security Number Gender Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. Security sensitive; All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). CBCs will be conducted for all candidates invited for an on-campus interview
Please Note	Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory paper-based test score of 500 (computer-based of 173 or internet-based of 61) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a satisfactory test score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.
Quick Link	https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/50812