Tenured or Tenure-Track Position in Health Disparities. The Department of Psychological, Health, &
Learning Sciences (PHLS) at the University of Houston (UH) seeks scholars for a tenured or tenure track faculty
appointment at the academic rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Priority areas of study for this position are
in health disparities associated with chronic disease (i.e., addictions, autism, cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, mental
health, obesity, etc.), prevention, intervention, and/or basic science. This is an exciting time at UH given the
university’s health initiative, the construction of a new Health and Biomedical Sciences Building, and our close
proximity to the world-renowned Texas Medical Center. The department is rapidly expanding to make a
collective impact on addressing health and educational disparities in our local, state, national, and international
communities. To this end, we value excellence, community engagement, diversity, student success, and academic
integrity. The department is seeking outstanding candidates with the potential for exceptional research,
excellence in teaching, and a clear commitment to enhancing the diversity of the faculty, graduate, and
undergraduate student population. Applications will be reviewed by all of our interdisciplinary program areas:
(1) Counseling Psychology; (2) Health; (3) Human Development & Family Studies; (4) Measurement,
Quantitative Methods, & Learning Sciences; and (5) School Psychology. Placement into a specific program area
will be dependent on the applicant’s background and training.
Qualifications: Applicants for this position must hold a doctoral degree in behavioral genetics, community
health, endocrinology, neuroscience, psychology, public health, or a closely related discipline. The successful
candidate must demonstrate a record of innovative research published in peer-reviewed journals, a sustained
record of significant external funding, evidence of effective teaching ability, commitment to student success, and
service to the profession. The candidate’s qualifications must be commensurate with appointment as an Assistant
or Associate Professor.
Responsibilities: Responsibilities include conducting innovative research and publishing in peer-reviewed
journals; securing external funding to support an interdisciplinary program of research; rigorous teaching in
graduate and undergraduate courses; mentoring students; chairing and serving on doctoral committees;
community engagement; presenting research at professional meetings; and service to the Department, College,
University, and profession.
Appointment: This is a nine month appointment. Review of candidates will begin immediately and will
continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2017. Salary will be commensurate
with the applicant’s qualifications and experience and will include benefits. Please contact Dr. Ezemenari M.
Obasi (Department Chair, phlschair@uh.edu, 713-743-4698) should you have any follow-up questions.
To apply, the following materials should be uploaded online at http://jobs.uh.edu/postings/32252:
1. A cover letter describing your (a) qualifications and interest in the position, (b) evidence of scholarly
impact, (c) history of external peer-reviewed funding, and (d) teaching philosophy
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Abstracts of grant-funded research projects
4. Three letters of recommendation
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action:
The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans,
and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University of Houston is responsive to the needs of
dual career couples.
HOUSTON’S CARNEGIE-DESIGNATE TIER ONE PUBLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSITY
491 Farish Hall · Houston, TX 77204-5029 · Email: phlschair@uh.edu · Office: 713-743-4698