Department of Dermatology Assistant and Associate Professor, Faculty Opportunities

Department of Dermatology

Assistant and Associate Professor, Faculty Opportunities

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) – League City and Galveston, Texas

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)

UTMB Health is a $2.2 billion health science center comprised of five hospitals, an extensive network of outpatient clinics, and Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions, Public and Population Health, as well as a Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, three institutes and over 10 exceptional research centers.  UTMB has a long and remarkable history of advancing health sciences education, research, and patient care. It was the first academic health center in Texas and is home to the state’s first schools of medicine, nursing, and allied health sciences. UTMB is also home to the Galveston National Laboratory, one of only two laboratories conducting research on a university campus at the BSL-4 level in the U.S. Overall research funding has increased 20% over the past five years to $132 million and UTMB ranks 54th nationally in NIH funding among medical schools. UTMB also ranks as a five-star hospital by Vizient, for superior performance in providing high quality care.  For more information, visit https://www.utmb.edu/

The UTMB Department of Dermatology – The Department of Dermatology at UTMB was the first department of Dermatology in the state of Texas. We, therefore, have a long history of excellence in patient care, in the training of residents and fellows as well as medical and allied health students.  This is a diverse and growing Department consisting of over 30 clinicians including Faculty, Residents, and Advanced Practice Providers located at our League City and Galveston campuses. The Department is seeking Assistant or Associate Professor level candidates interested in the following opportunities:

1. Assistant or Associate Professor, General Dermatology - the Department of Dermatology is seeking two (2) full-time clinical faculty dermatologists. The faculty in these positions will be responsible for providing direct patient care, consultative services, outpatient services and care of hospitalized patients. They will participate in all teaching activities of the Department including conferences and lectures, clinics, and in-patient services; continuing medical education; and local, regional, and national meetings. In addition, these positions will have administrative responsibilities including supervising and evaluating residents, providing medical direction, and participating in committee memberships at the Departmental and Health System level.  Interested candidates will possess an MD or DO degree from an accredited institution, be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Dermatology and be able to obtain an unrestricted Texas state medical license.
2. Assistant or Associate Professor, Clinical Dermatology/Clinical and Translational Research - The Department of Dermatology is seeking one (1), full-time dermatologist with an interest in clinical dermatology and clinical and translational research to join its team.  The faculty for this position will have the same responsibilities as the above.  In addition, Effort allocation for this position is negotiable, but the successful candidate is expected to spend a portion of his/her time providing clinical dermatology services in addition to pursing his/her research interests in support of the research activities of the Department and leading to extramural grant funding. Interested candidates will possess an MD or MD/PhD degree, must have completed residency training from an acceptable program, be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Dermatology and be able to obtain an unrestricted Texas state medical license.

Income Package: Salary will be commensurate with Academic rank, qualifications, experience, and educational background. In addition, UTMB offers a superior benefits package, an excellent retirement program, a relocation allowance as well as many other potential incentives.

Living in South Houston and Galveston, Texas: Galveston Island is home to approximately 50,000 residents and is known for its 32 miles of Gulf Coast beaches, temperate climate, wide array of leisure and cultural activities, and affordable cost of living – all just south of Houston, the 4th largest city in the US.  More information about UTMB and Galveston can be found on the UTMB Living Website: http://www.utmb.edu/utmbliving/

Interested candidates should submit a Cover Letter and current Curriculum Vitae (CV) to Skott Harrington via email, saharrin@utmb.edu. Please be sure to include a preferred contact method. 

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.