Open Rank Faculty Position in Aging & Dementia Research
Join Texas State University as an open-rank faculty member to drive innovative, externally funded research in aging and dementia.
Best for:Best for established scholars and researchers in aging, dementia, and cognitive decline with a strong track record of external funding.
Overview
Texas State University invites applications for open-rank faculty positions focused on aging and dementia research. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary academic community spanning social sciences, behavioral health, caregiving, and cognitive psychology. Responsibilities include securing external funding, conducting original research, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and mentoring students. Candidates should bring an established research agenda and active external funding to enhance the university's strategic initiatives.
What you'll do
- Secure external research funding and coordinate interdisciplinary grants with internal and external collaborators.
- Conduct and publish original research addressing aging and dementia.
- Lead interdisciplinary collaborations with faculty across various university departments.
- Develop and maintain an active, high-impact research agenda.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses focusing on aging, dementia, and related subjects.
- Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students.
- Contribute to workforce development and the expansion of the aging and dementia curriculum.
- Participate in departmental, college, and university-level service activities.
Requirements
Degree required: Ph.D. or terminal degree
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Sustained record of research excellence and publication in peer-reviewed venues
- Strong scholarly focus on aging and dementia research
- Sustained record of research excellence and publication
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching and student mentoring
- Sustained record of securing external research funding
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-16 · open until filled
Interested applicants must submit their application materials through the Texas State University online employment portal. Ensure all required documentation including proof of qualifications and research records are uploaded prior to the review date.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
Contact
(512) 245-2557
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