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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for health professor in Texas is $106,946.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,000.00 and $113,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a health professor do?

A Health Professor is an academic professional who teaches courses related to health sciences, public health, or healthcare management at colleges or universities. They design curriculum, deliver lectures, lead discussions, and supervise research projects. Health Professors may also conduct their own research in specialized health fields and publish their findings. Additionally, they often mentor students, participate in academic committees, and contribute to the development of their department or institution.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a health professor?

To thrive as a Health Professor, you generally need an advanced degree in health sciences or a related field, along with strong research and teaching experience. Familiarity with learning management systems (such as Canvas or Blackboard), statistical analysis software, and current health research methodologies is typical. Outstanding communication, mentorship abilities, and adaptability help foster student engagement and academic collaboration. These skills and qualities are vital to effectively educate future health professionals, contribute to scholarly advancements, and support institutional goals.

How do health professors typically balance teaching responsibilities with research and service commitments?

Health Professors often juggle multiple responsibilities, including preparing and delivering lectures, conducting original research, advising students, and participating in departmental or community service. Balancing these can be challenging, especially during peak academic periods. Most institutions support this balance by providing structured teaching loads, research grants, and collaborative opportunities. Effective time management and clear communication with colleagues are essential for success and professional growth in this dynamic environment.

What is the difference between Health Professor vs Health Educator?

AspectHealth ProfessorHealth Educator
Required CredentialsDoctorate or Master's in Public Health, Health Education, or related fieldBachelor's or Master's in Health Education, Public Health, or related field
Work EnvironmentUniversities, colleges, research institutionsCommunity settings, schools, healthcare facilities
Employer & Industry UsageAcademic institutions, research organizationsPublic health agencies, non-profits, healthcare providers
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for academic and research rolesCompared for community outreach and health promotion roles

Health Professors typically work in academic and research settings, requiring advanced degrees, focusing on teaching and research. In contrast, Health Educators work directly with communities or organizations to promote health, often with a bachelor's or master's degree. Both roles aim to improve public health but differ in work environment and responsibilities.

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Assistant Professor - Population Health and Health Disparities

UTMB Health

Galveston, TX

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

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Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title of Position:  Assistant/Associate/Professor, Tenure Track (open rank)

Overview: The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) School of Public and Population Health (SPPH) is the newest of five schools. SPPH began as the former Preventive Medicine and Population Health (PMPH) Department, established in 1912. As such, SPPH has a rich history of advancing preventive medicine and community health practice, education, and research for over 100 years! SPPH faculty are uniformly invested in leveraging research as a tool actualize our mission, which is to achieve ‘Better Health for All’.

Within the Department of Population Health and Health Disparities (PHHD), our mission is to be positioned as the premier academic program leading research, scholarship, and education in population health in Texas with a national and global reach. Our vision is to help each community member to achieve better health. We are inviting our next faculty member to join us in actualizing that mission and vision. Our faculty members are aligned through our unified focus on preserving the health of aging adults (18 years and older) and advancing core value, which is to improve the health of populations. Together, we leverage team science within a thriving and welcoming environment where faculty respect and appreciate the multiple contrasts in the way we conduct research and the multidisciplinary approach we use in pursuit of population health.

Specific Job-Related Duties:  Conduct high quality research and disseminate findings through publications, collaborate with researchers at UTMB and researchers at the local, regional, national, and/or global level; obtain, sustain, and grow external funding for research and/or training programs; participate on current UTMB research grants and contracts; compete for, secure, and sustain funding for new projects; teach SPPH courses; advise and mentor graduate and/or medical students; serve on thesis and dissertation committees

Required Qualifications:  

·        At the level of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor 

·        Have a PhD, DrPH, or equivalent degree

·        Sufficient years of related experience 

·        A track record of funded research as PI and/or Co-I 

·        Demonstrate familiarity with their specialty field

·        Illustrate experience with working with and/or building collaborative teams, and

·        Have a comprehensive understanding of a multidisciplinary academic health sciences environment.

Preferred Qualifications:  Experience in health policy or environmental health (e. g., environmental science, toxicology). Moderate to significant teaching or training experience. Master of Public Health preferred.

Supervisor:  Mandy J. Hill, DrPH, MPH, Professor & Chair, Department of Population Health and Health Disparities

Salary:  Commensurate with experience.

                                                                                                                          

Location of Position:  UTMB Galveston campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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