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Technical Development Faculty Liaison, Part-Time

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, Texas, Dallas
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard (Show on map)
May 21, 2025
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! JOB SUMMARY Works under limited supervision to support UTSW commercialization efforts by jointly engaging with UTSW faculty and Office for Technology Development (OTD) personnel to evaluate and maximize the commercial impact of UTSW research. BENEFITS UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits! EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Required Education PhD and/or MD Experience Service as UTSW faculty member and previous work with technology commercialization office. JOB DUTIES Engages with Commercialization Success Partners (CSPs), while relying on scientific expertise, to ensure CSPs properly understand the science presented in disclosures, and aid them in discussions with faculty Identify early research and technologies through engaging with students, postdocs and faculty Attend campus events where UTSW research is presented to identify potential research and technologies and communicate the need for students, postdocs and faculty to engage with OTD Evaluate technologies submitted via invention disclosures process and for competitively awarded grants sponsored by OTD Support OTDs Business Development group in commercializing UT Southwestern technologies Provide support to OTD in communicating with faculty and further strengthen facultys ability to navigate the commercialization landscape Provide continual learning opportunities for OTD team around faculty engagement Perform problem solving as needed with all parties related to and involved in maximizing faculty engagement Communicate effectively and build relationships with OTD and UTSW faculty Find creative solutions to challenging problems and expand individual skills and abilities while providing support to team members and projects Provide timely and courteous service Performs other duties as assigned SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT Security This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position. EEO Statement UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include: PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay Paid Time Off, available day one Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) Paid Parental Leave Benefit Wellness programs Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!