JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Department of Surgery is seeking candidates for a faculty position at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level. Academic rank and tenure status will be determined during the interview and evaluation process and will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, and achievements.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice-
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Provide high-quality clinical services within the assigned specialty area.
- Participate in the teaching and supervision of medical students, residents, fellows, and other healthcare trainees in clinical and classroom settings.
- Develop and deliver educational materials, lectures, and training programs that support the institution’s educational mission.
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Maintain an active clinical practice and contribute to patient care excellence.
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Collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance curriculum development and clinical training programs.
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Participate in departmental, college, and university committees and service activities.
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Engage in quality improvement, program development, and other scholarly activities consistent with a clinical practice faculty appointment.
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Maintain professional licensure, board certification, and compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
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Foster an environment of professionalism, diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical and educational settings.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair or designated supervisor.
Associate Professor of Clinical Practice-
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Provide leadership in teaching, research, clinical service, and/or professional practice within the department.
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Develop, maintain, and deliver high-quality educational programs for students, residents, fellows, and other trainees.
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Conduct and sustain an independent program of scholarly activity, including research, publications, presentations, and grant development, as appropriate to the division.
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Mentor junior faculty, trainees, and students in academic, research, and professional development activities.
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Participate in curriculum development, program evaluation, and accreditation-related initiatives.
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Serve on departmental, college, university, and professional committees and contribute to institutional governance.
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Foster interdisciplinary collaborations that advance the department’s academic, clinical, and research missions.
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Maintain professional licensure, certifications, and credentials required for the position.
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Contribute to faculty recruitment, retention, and development efforts.
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Promote an inclusive and collegial environment that supports diversity, equity, and excellence in education, research, and service.
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Participate in community engagement, professional organizations, and regional or national academic activities.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair or designated supervisor.
Professor of Clinical Practice-
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Provide leadership and vision in advancing the department’s academic, research, clinical, and service missions.
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Maintain a distinguished record of scholarly achievement through research, publications, presentations, and other creative or professional activities.
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Secure and manage external funding and support collaborative research initiatives, as appropriate to the discipline.
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Teach and mentor students, residents, fellows, postdoctoral scholars, and faculty at all levels.
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Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of academic programs, curricula, and educational initiatives.
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Serve as a senior academic leader and advisor within the division.
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Mentor junior and mid-career faculty in teaching, research, clinical practice, promotion, and professional development.
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Foster interdisciplinary collaborations that enhance research, education, and clinical excellence.
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Participate in faculty recruitment, retention, promotion, and tenure review processes.
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Represent the institution through leadership roles in professional societies, academic organizations, and community engagement activities.
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Promote a culture of excellence, innovation, integrity, and inclusion within the academic/clinical community.
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Maintain professional licensure, certifications, and credentials required for the position.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair or designated supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited medical school, have successfully completed an accredited residency training program, be Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in the applicable surgical specialty, and hold an unrestricted Texas medical license.
SALARY:
Commensurate with experience.
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.
