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Remote health science specialist jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed teams in pharmaceuticals, government contracting, public health, and life sciences. Employers hiring remotely right now include Illumina, CareSource, and New England College. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Associate Professor or Professor & Program Director – Doctor of Science in Health Sciences
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Texas State University
Associate Professor or Professor & Program Director – Doctor of Science in Health Sciences
Round Rock, Texas
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American Heart Association
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Associate Professor or Professor & Program Director – Doctor of Science in Health Sciences
Texas State University·Round Rock, Texas
Job functions:
Remote (US)
Doctoral degree
5,001-10,000 employees
Job Description
Posting Information
Posting Information
Position Title
Associate Professor or Professor & Program Director – Doctor of Science in Health Sciences
Job Posting Number
2027038TTL
Job Location
Round Rock, San Marcos
College/Division
College of Health Professions
Department
College of Health Professions
Position Description
The College of Health Professions Health Sciences Program at Texas State University invites applications and nominations for a nine-month, Associate Professor or Professor rank, tenure-track faculty position as Doctor of Science (DSc) Program Director. The anticipated start date is Summer 2027, or earlier if possible.
This is an in-person, on-campus administrative and teaching faculty leadership role housed on the San Marcos or Round Rock campus, serving as the administrative head of a fully online, asynchronous doctoral program.
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Reporting to the College of Health Professions leadership, the Program Director serves as the administrative officer for the DSc program, responsible for advancing its educational, scholarly, and service missions. The ideal candidate will be an experienced, visionary, and collaborative leader who will foster a culture of excellence, innovation, transparency, and accountability while expanding the program’s visibility and impact across Texas and globally.
Key responsibilities include:
This is an in-person, on-campus administrative and teaching faculty leadership role housed on the San Marcos or Round Rock campus, serving as the administrative head of a fully online, asynchronous doctoral program.
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Reporting to the College of Health Professions leadership, the Program Director serves as the administrative officer for the DSc program, responsible for advancing its educational, scholarly, and service missions. The ideal candidate will be an experienced, visionary, and collaborative leader who will foster a culture of excellence, innovation, transparency, and accountability while expanding the program’s visibility and impact across Texas and globally.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing visionary leadership, strategic planning, and administrative oversight for the fully online, asynchronous DSc program.
- Maintaining a nationally recognized line of research in the candidate’s area of specialty and actively seeking extramural funding to support scholarly activities.
- Teaching courses in undergraduate or graduate programs as needed and supervising doctoral research (prior graduate research supervision experience is expected).
- Supporting faculty development and student success within a dynamic, flexible learning environment.
- Providing service at the department, college, and university levels, as well as fostering strategic academic and professional partnerships.
Qualifications & Details
- Rank & Title: The successful candidate will receive the appropriate Associate Professor or Professor rank title based on established university and college standards.
- Location: In-person position based at the San Marcos or Round Rock campus.
- Salary: Competitive and commensurate with rank, qualifications, and experience.
Additional information about Texas State University and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at www.txstate.edu.
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications for Appointment at the Associate Professor rank:
- A doctoral degree from an accredited institution.
- Minimum six years of college level teaching experience as a full-time faculty member.
- Demonstrated teaching and learning contributions, including advances in curriculum, pedagogy, course delivery, or similar innovation to include online or remote delivery, and a commitment to service.
- A record of peer-reviewed publications as first author/lead investigator.
- A record of extramural funding (as PI or co-PI) to support research and other scholarly activities.
- Experience with graduate student research as mentor or supervisor.
Required Qualifications for Appointment at the Professor rank in addition to those required above:
- A doctoral degree from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of five years of college level teaching experience as a full-time faculty member at the Associate Professor level.
- Leadership on academic committees and/or professional organizations.
- Established a national reputation among peers and demonstrated leadership through service to the university, community, and professional organizations.
- Experience with graduate student research as committee chair or supervisor.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualification for all ranks:
- Demonstrated ongoing formal training designed to maintain and upgrade their professional, instructional, and administrative capabilities.
- Demonstrated student success-focused initiatives.
- Demonstrated leadership and experience in building alliances and/or partnerships across the college, university, academic, and business communities.
- Familiarity with alternative teaching styles, including, but not limited to simulation, virtual reality, and best practices in online learning or related certifications.
- Experience in accreditation processes, procedures, preparation.
Application Procedures
Only applications submitted for this specific posting through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/59160.
To ensure full consideration, please submit the following materials by December 18th, 2026:
To ensure full consideration, please submit the following materials by December 18th, 2026:
- Curriculum vitae (CV).
- Cover letter describing experience related to the position, research experience, and career goals.
- Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document).
The confidential review of credentials will continue until the position is filled. For inquiries, please e-mail Dr. Scot Raab, Chair of the Search Committee, at healthsciences@txstate.edu. Please indicate “Doctor of Science (DSc) in Health Sciences – Program Director” in the subject line of all correspondence.
The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.
The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.
Proposed Start Date
Summer 2027 (negotiable)
Posting Date
11/11/2026
Review Date
12/18/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled?
Yes
Legal Notices
Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, drug screening (if applicable), and employment eligibility verifications.
Certain positions, including those with clinical responsibilities, require compliance with health, immunization, and other requirements mandated by affiliated clinical agencies. Employment and continued assignment in such roles are contingent upon meeting and maintaining these requirements.
This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, drug screening (if applicable), and employment eligibility verifications.
Certain positions, including those with clinical responsibilities, require compliance with health, immunization, and other requirements mandated by affiliated clinical agencies. Employment and continued assignment in such roles are contingent upon meeting and maintaining these requirements.
This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation
If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible.
Record Checks and Verifications
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Eligibility for Employment
In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.
Why Work at Texas State?
Texas State University is a large, student-centered public research institution serving more than 40,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in San Marcos and Round Rock. Classified as a Carnegie Doctoral University with High Research Activity (R2), TXST is actively advancing its ambitious Run to R1 strategy, demonstrating sustained growth in research activity, doctoral education, and scholarly impact.
Faculty at TXST join a vibrant academic community of over 5,000 faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The university offers a collaborative, supportive environment, and interdisciplinary scholarship. Outstanding faculty are drawn to TXST for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact—advancing research, mentoring a growing student body, and helping shape the future of a rapidly growing research university.
Texas State University
Associate Professor or Professor & Program Director – Doctor of Science in Health Sciences
Round Rock, Texas
Added 2d ago5,001-10,000 employees
Job functions:
Remote (US)
Doctoral degree
Job Description
Posting Information
Posting Information
Position Title
Associate Professor or Professor & Program Director – Doctor of Science in Health Sciences
Job Posting Number
2027038TTL
Job Location
Round Rock, San Marcos
College/Division
College of Health Professions
Department
College of Health Professions
Position Description
The College of Health Professions Health Sciences Program at Texas State University invites applications and nominations for a nine-month, Associate Professor or Professor rank, tenure-track faculty position as Doctor of Science (DSc) Program Director. The anticipated start date is Summer 2027, or earlier if possible.
This is an in-person, on-campus administrative and teaching faculty leadership role housed on the San Marcos or Round Rock campus, serving as the administrative head of a fully online, asynchronous doctoral program.
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Reporting to the College of Health Professions leadership, the Program Director serves as the administrative officer for the DSc program, responsible for advancing its educational, scholarly, and service missions. The ideal candidate will be an experienced, visionary, and collaborative leader who will foster a culture of excellence, innovation, transparency, and accountability while expanding the program’s visibility and impact across Texas and globally.
Key responsibilities include:
This is an in-person, on-campus administrative and teaching faculty leadership role housed on the San Marcos or Round Rock campus, serving as the administrative head of a fully online, asynchronous doctoral program.
Position Summary & Responsibilities
Reporting to the College of Health Professions leadership, the Program Director serves as the administrative officer for the DSc program, responsible for advancing its educational, scholarly, and service missions. The ideal candidate will be an experienced, visionary, and collaborative leader who will foster a culture of excellence, innovation, transparency, and accountability while expanding the program’s visibility and impact across Texas and globally.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing visionary leadership, strategic planning, and administrative oversight for the fully online, asynchronous DSc program.
- Maintaining a nationally recognized line of research in the candidate’s area of specialty and actively seeking extramural funding to support scholarly activities.
- Teaching courses in undergraduate or graduate programs as needed and supervising doctoral research (prior graduate research supervision experience is expected).
- Supporting faculty development and student success within a dynamic, flexible learning environment.
- Providing service at the department, college, and university levels, as well as fostering strategic academic and professional partnerships.
Qualifications & Details
- Rank & Title: The successful candidate will receive the appropriate Associate Professor or Professor rank title based on established university and college standards.
- Location: In-person position based at the San Marcos or Round Rock campus.
- Salary: Competitive and commensurate with rank, qualifications, and experience.
Additional information about Texas State University and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at www.txstate.edu.
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications for Appointment at the Associate Professor rank:
- A doctoral degree from an accredited institution.
- Minimum six years of college level teaching experience as a full-time faculty member.
- Demonstrated teaching and learning contributions, including advances in curriculum, pedagogy, course delivery, or similar innovation to include online or remote delivery, and a commitment to service.
- A record of peer-reviewed publications as first author/lead investigator.
- A record of extramural funding (as PI or co-PI) to support research and other scholarly activities.
- Experience with graduate student research as mentor or supervisor.
Required Qualifications for Appointment at the Professor rank in addition to those required above:
- A doctoral degree from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of five years of college level teaching experience as a full-time faculty member at the Associate Professor level.
- Leadership on academic committees and/or professional organizations.
- Established a national reputation among peers and demonstrated leadership through service to the university, community, and professional organizations.
- Experience with graduate student research as committee chair or supervisor.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualification for all ranks:
- Demonstrated ongoing formal training designed to maintain and upgrade their professional, instructional, and administrative capabilities.
- Demonstrated student success-focused initiatives.
- Demonstrated leadership and experience in building alliances and/or partnerships across the college, university, academic, and business communities.
- Familiarity with alternative teaching styles, including, but not limited to simulation, virtual reality, and best practices in online learning or related certifications.
- Experience in accreditation processes, procedures, preparation.
Application Procedures
Only applications submitted for this specific posting through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/59160.
To ensure full consideration, please submit the following materials by December 18th, 2026:
To ensure full consideration, please submit the following materials by December 18th, 2026:
- Curriculum vitae (CV).
- Cover letter describing experience related to the position, research experience, and career goals.
- Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document).
The confidential review of credentials will continue until the position is filled. For inquiries, please e-mail Dr. Scot Raab, Chair of the Search Committee, at healthsciences@txstate.edu. Please indicate “Doctor of Science (DSc) in Health Sciences – Program Director” in the subject line of all correspondence.
The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.
The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.
Proposed Start Date
Summer 2027 (negotiable)
Posting Date
11/11/2026
Review Date
12/18/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled?
Yes
Legal Notices
Texas State University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, drug screening (if applicable), and employment eligibility verifications.
Certain positions, including those with clinical responsibilities, require compliance with health, immunization, and other requirements mandated by affiliated clinical agencies. Employment and continued assignment in such roles are contingent upon meeting and maintaining these requirements.
This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, drug screening (if applicable), and employment eligibility verifications.
Certain positions, including those with clinical responsibilities, require compliance with health, immunization, and other requirements mandated by affiliated clinical agencies. Employment and continued assignment in such roles are contingent upon meeting and maintaining these requirements.
This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation
If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Talent Acquisition for assistance. A representative from Talent Acquisition will respond to you as soon as possible.
Record Checks and Verifications
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Eligibility for Employment
In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E-Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I9 at all times during their employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications.
Why Work at Texas State?
Texas State University is a large, student-centered public research institution serving more than 40,000 students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in San Marcos and Round Rock. Classified as a Carnegie Doctoral University with High Research Activity (R2), TXST is actively advancing its ambitious Run to R1 strategy, demonstrating sustained growth in research activity, doctoral education, and scholarly impact.
Faculty at TXST join a vibrant academic community of over 5,000 faculty and staff committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The university offers a collaborative, supportive environment, and interdisciplinary scholarship. Outstanding faculty are drawn to TXST for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact—advancing research, mentoring a growing student body, and helping shape the future of a rapidly growing research university.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote health science specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in public health, life sciences, or a related health discipline
- Experience designing or evaluating health programs, clinical studies, or public health initiatives
- Proficiency with health data analysis tools such as SAS, SPSS, R, or Excel
- Knowledge of federal health regulations, IRB protocols, or compliance frameworks
- Strong written communication skills for reports, grants, and policy briefs
- Certification such as CHES, CRC, or CPHQ preferred for many specialized roles
Tips for Your Remote Health Science Specialist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote health science specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search roles that match your background and apply directly, because remote positions at distributed health teams fill faster than on-site equivalents.
Show your async communication skills upfront
Remote health science employers screen heavily for written clarity. Use your cover letter and resume to demonstrate that you document findings, summarize data, and coordinate with distributed teams through written channels, not just in meetings.
Highlight independent project ownership
Remote hiring managers want evidence you can move work forward without daily check-ins. Call out specific projects where you managed timelines, synthesized health data, or delivered reports with minimal supervision, even from coursework or volunteer roles.
Prepare for skills-based remote screening
Many distributed health science teams use take-home assessments or async video interviews. Practice explaining your analytical process in writing, and be ready to walk through a past data task or program evaluation in a recorded or written format.
Remote Health Science Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote health science specialist job?
Target remote-first employers in life sciences, public health, and government contracting, where distributed health science teams are most common. Remote hiring managers screen for self-direction, clear written communication, and the ability to manage data analysis or program coordination without in-person oversight. Candidates who show async collaboration skills, proficiency in health data tools, and a history of independent project ownership stand out.
Which companies hire remote health science specialists?
Remote health science specialist roles are posted by Illumina, CareSource, and New England College and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first firms, federal contractors, and distributed teams in pharmaceuticals and public health are the most consistent sources of these openings.
Can you get a remote health science specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal supervision. Remote-first public health organizations and research contractors are more open to junior candidates. Showing coursework projects, volunteer data work, or a writing sample that demonstrates clear scientific communication can open the door when direct experience is thin.
Do you need a degree for remote health science specialist jobs?
Usually, but the field that matters as much as the credential level. Most remote health science specialist roles expect at least a bachelor's in a health, science, or related field. Remote employers increasingly weigh demonstrated skills alongside the degree, including health data analysis, technical writing, and familiarity with public health frameworks, especially for contract and government-adjacent roles.
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