What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Professor/Full Professor Clinician Researcher Pediatric Endocrinology position at UTMB Health?
Pediatric Endocrinology Physician-Scientist (Associate or Full Professor) Opportunity: The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) John Sealy School of Medicine in Galveston is seeking a full-time Pediatric Endocrinology Physician-Scientist at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. This is a unique opportunity to join a nationally recognized academic health system and a collaborative team of clinicians and researchers.
This position offers the opportunity to engage in clinical care, contribute to the education of pediatric residents and medical students, and develop a productive funded research program.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This full-time academic role combines clinical care, teaching and research within a collaborative health system. The successful candidate will:
- Join a multidisciplinary team to support the institutional clinical, educational and research missions.
- Provide comprehensive pediatric endocrinology care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows.
- Lead the development of a clinical and/or basic research program within the Division of Endocrinology.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- M.D. or D.O. degree from an LCME or COCA accredited medical school.
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pediatric Residency.
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship.
- Board Certification in Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology.
- Ability to obtain an unrestricted State of Texas Physician License.
- Current U.S. DEA Practitioner registration.
- U.S. Citizenship or Employment Authorization to work in the U.S.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient care and medical education.
- Demonstrated clinical and/or basic science research productivity.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Three or more years of post-fellowship clinical experience in Pediatric Endocrinology.
- Prior academic experience in resident and medical student education.
- Current transferable funded research.
SALARY:
Salary will be commensurate with academic rank, qualifications, and experience. The position includes a provision for dedicated research time.
In addition, UTMB offers a superior benefits package, including an excellent retirement program and a relocation allowance.
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.