Entry Level Health Science Specialist Jobs
New grad health science specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a focused portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Virginia Commonwealth University, Lincoln University, and University of Saint Joseph hiring at this level now.
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Top stateMissouri
Top employerVirginia Commonwealth University
Top cityKansas City, MO
Work type67% On-site
Top industryEducation
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Lecturer I Health and Biomedical Sciences (Master of Science in Health Sciences) CoHP 2027-2028 3-yr
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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Lecturer I Health and Biomedical Sciences (Master of Science in Health Sciences) CoHP 2027-2028 3-yr
Texas
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Faculty (Cardiopulm-Hybrid PT Pathway) - School of Health Professions (Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science)
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Faculty (Cardiopulm-Hybrid PT Pathway) - School of Health Professions (Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science)
Kansas City, Missouri
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Adjunct Faculty- Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences (Exercise Science concentration)
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Adjunct Faculty- Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences (Exercise Science concentration)
Virginia
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Assistant Professor - Bachelor of Science in Health Services Program
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Assistant Professor - Bachelor of Science in Health Services Program
Virginia
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Health Science-Pre-Physician Assistant, Adjunct Faculty
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University of Saint Joseph
Health Science-Pre-Physician Assistant, Adjunct Faculty
West Hartford, Connecticut
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Lecturer I Health and Biomedical Sciences (Master of Science in Health Sciences) CoHP 2027-2028 3-yr
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley·Texas
Job functions:
1+ yr exp.
Master's degree in health science
Full Time
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Division/Organization
Division of Health Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position
Tenure Status
Non Tenure Track
FTE
1.0
Scope of Job
The Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences (HaBS) at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer position with a three-year appointment beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in the fully online Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS) program, which uses accelerated 7-week terms.
Teaching areas may include health science, healthcare informatics, nutrition, or clinical laboratory science. Responsibilities other than teaching may include maintaining online courses aligned with Quality Matters standards and current professional practice; assessing student learning; contributing to curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation activities, and departmental and university service.
Teaching areas may include health science, healthcare informatics, nutrition, or clinical laboratory science. Responsibilities other than teaching may include maintaining online courses aligned with Quality Matters standards and current professional practice; assessing student learning; contributing to curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation activities, and departmental and university service.
About UTRGV:
UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond through an innovative, unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service.
Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advances in research and creative work, expanding access to high-quality, affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration.
UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of UTRGV students identify as Hispanic, making it one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit UTRGV website.
Department/College Background
HaBS offers the interdisciplinary MSHS program designed for working professionals and delivered in an accelerated, fully online format. The program includes five concentrations, serves students from varied healthcare and health-related backgrounds, and emphasizes applying evidence, technology, leadership, and interdisciplinary perspectives to contemporary healthcare challenges.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:
1. A PhD in Health Science, Health Informatics, Nutrition, or Clinical Laboratory Science is preferred. Candidates with another doctoral degree may be considered if their graduate coursework includes at least 18 semester credit hours in health science, health informatics, nutrition, or clinical laboratory science. Candidates with a master’s degree in one of the preferred fields may be considered if they have at least three years of directly relevant professional experience in health science, health informatics, nutrition, or clinical laboratory science, and at least one peer-reviewed publication in the area they would teach.
2. At least one year of teaching experience in health science, healthcare informatics, nutrition, or clinical laboratory science courses.
3. Strong written and oral communication skills.
4. Proficiency with instructional technology.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
1. Demonstrated online teaching experience.
2. Experience with Six Sigma, Lean, quality improvement, project management, or related performance improvement methods.
3. Quality Matters APPQMR certification.
4. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals in a university setting.
License or Certification Required?
No
Salary
Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
Desired Start Date
09/01/2027
Posting Detail Information
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
11/11/2026
Close Date
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.
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
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.
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.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Lecturer I Health and Biomedical Sciences (Master of Science in Health Sciences) CoHP 2027-2028 3-yr
Texas
Added 1d ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
1+ yr exp.
Master's degree in health science
Full Time
Job Description
Number of Vacancies
1
Location
Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Division/Organization
Division of Health Affairs
Appointment Period for Non-Tenure Position
Tenure Status
Non Tenure Track
FTE
1.0
Scope of Job
The Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences (HaBS) at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturer position with a three-year appointment beginning Fall 2027. The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in the fully online Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS) program, which uses accelerated 7-week terms.
Teaching areas may include health science, healthcare informatics, nutrition, or clinical laboratory science. Responsibilities other than teaching may include maintaining online courses aligned with Quality Matters standards and current professional practice; assessing student learning; contributing to curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation activities, and departmental and university service.
Teaching areas may include health science, healthcare informatics, nutrition, or clinical laboratory science. Responsibilities other than teaching may include maintaining online courses aligned with Quality Matters standards and current professional practice; assessing student learning; contributing to curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation activities, and departmental and university service.
About UTRGV:
UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond through an innovative, unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service.
Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advances in research and creative work, expanding access to high-quality, affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration.
UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of UTRGV students identify as Hispanic, making it one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit UTRGV website.
Department/College Background
HaBS offers the interdisciplinary MSHS program designed for working professionals and delivered in an accelerated, fully online format. The program includes five concentrations, serves students from varied healthcare and health-related backgrounds, and emphasizes applying evidence, technology, leadership, and interdisciplinary perspectives to contemporary healthcare challenges.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:
1. A PhD in Health Science, Health Informatics, Nutrition, or Clinical Laboratory Science is preferred. Candidates with another doctoral degree may be considered if their graduate coursework includes at least 18 semester credit hours in health science, health informatics, nutrition, or clinical laboratory science. Candidates with a master’s degree in one of the preferred fields may be considered if they have at least three years of directly relevant professional experience in health science, health informatics, nutrition, or clinical laboratory science, and at least one peer-reviewed publication in the area they would teach.
2. At least one year of teaching experience in health science, healthcare informatics, nutrition, or clinical laboratory science courses.
3. Strong written and oral communication skills.
4. Proficiency with instructional technology.
Discipline Specific Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
1. Demonstrated online teaching experience.
2. Experience with Six Sigma, Lean, quality improvement, project management, or related performance improvement methods.
3. Quality Matters APPQMR certification.
4. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals in a university setting.
License or Certification Required?
No
Salary
Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
Desired Start Date
09/01/2027
Posting Detail Information
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
11/11/2026
Close Date
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.
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
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.
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.
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Entry Level Health Science Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level health science specialist job?
Start by highlighting any lab coursework, clinical rotations, or internships that show hands-on health science experience. Employers hiring at this level look for familiarity with research protocols, data collection, and health program support. Tailoring your resume to each posting, earning a relevant certification, and applying to federal agencies or healthcare systems that run structured entry level programs can give you a clear edge early in your career.
Which companies hire entry level health science specialists?
Companies hiring entry level health science specialists right now include Virginia Commonwealth University, Lincoln University, and University of Saint Joseph, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, federal agencies, hospital networks, public health organizations, and research institutions tend to post the most openings and often run formal onboarding programs designed for candidates new to the field.
Are there remote entry level health science specialist jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles in this field are on-site or hybrid given the hands-on nature of the work. About 33% of entry level health science specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so checking each listing carefully for location flexibility will help you find roles that match your situation.
Are these new grad health science specialist jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior health science specialist roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or practicum work in place of full-time history, or values a strong academic portfolio over a lengthy resume. Look for language like 'new grads encouraged to apply' or 'entry level considered' in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level health science specialists?
Entry Level health science specialist roles concentrate in Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on a steady pipeline of trained candidates to support research programs, patient services, and public health initiatives that require dedicated junior staff rather than senior generalists.