DISCOVER YOUR EXCELLENCE
Who We Are
UTHealth Houston is a comprehensive health science university, focused on the education of health science professionals, discovering and translating advances in the biomedical and social sciences, and modeling the best practices in clinical care and public health. Working together, we pursue this mission in order to advance the quality of human life by enhancing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease and injury, as well as promoting individual health and community well-being. UTHealth Houston offers employees a tradition of excellence and a community of people working to make a difference in Houston, the State of Texas and beyond. As an employee of UTHealth Houston, you will be challenged to realize your potential in a supportive, collegial, and innovative environment.
Community Service
- dedication to our community
- Giving Vets a Smile
- Giving Kids a Smile
- Brain Night for Kids
- Veteran Careers at UTHealth Houston
Students, faculty and staff from all six UTHealth Houston schools and UT Physicians participate in local events such Houston Pride Parade, Habitat for Humanity, and more.
Pay and Benefits
UTHealth Houston offers competitive salaries designed to reward education, experience, and excellent performance, as well as a first-class benefits package that includes medical, dental, and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program, generous leave programs, and more!
WorkLife Balance
UTHealth Houston believes in a balance among all aspects of life such as work, family, and health. UTHealth Houston offers several benefits to assist employees with this balance such as robust Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and several other partnerships that are resources for UTHealth Houston employees. Additionally, UTHealth Houston promotes a collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and excellence in the workplace.
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Employee Assistance Programs
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) aid all UTHealth Houston employees with a wide range of services related to physical, emotional, financial, and legal solutions.
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Child and Elder Care Resources
UTHealth Houston provides Care@Work - the benefit that helps you find child care, pet walkers, senior caregivers, housekeepers and more.
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UTHealth Houston Recreation Center
The UTHealth Houston Recreation Center is open to all faculty, staff, students, and their families.
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Collaboration and Growth
UTHealth Houston promotes a collaborative working environment that fosters development within teams and individuals.
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Learning Environment
The UTHealth Houston learning management system contains thousands of online courses to further your professional skills.
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LinkedIn Learning
Employees have access to LinkedIn Learning, an award-winning industry leader in online training with more than 15,000 courses covering a wide range of topics.
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Job Enhancement and Advancement
UTHealth Houston is dedicated to providing support and opportunities for success for its employees, as evident
by the average length of employment being 7.5 years. Employees are given the opportunity
to grow professionally and are able to develop themselves into a talented, engaged, and driven workforce
through
favorable programs provided at UTHealth Houston and a culture that encourages advancement from within.
As a way to serve the employees, UTHealth Houston's Organizational and Talent Development team offers a wide
range of professional and career development courses and workshops. These programs are designed to help
faculty
and staff grow in their current positions while preparing for the future.
Development Highlights
- Comprehensive leadership institutes that include Women In Leadership Series, Emerging Leaders Institute, and Executive Leadership Institute.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, an award-winning industry leader in online training with a digital library of more than 15,000 courses and 150 learning paths covering a wide range of technical, business, software, and creative topics.
- Additional training specific to department needs that includes topics ranging from Coaching to Communication, Performance Management, and Professional Effectiveness.