Assistant Professor Clinical Practice, Surgery-Trauma

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston seeks a qualified individual to provide faculty support in the Department of Surgery, focusing on Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. The position involves direct patient care, including ICU and surgical responsibilities, as well as engaging in teaching medical students and residents.

Responsibilities also include administrative duties such as supervising residents and participating in departmental committees. Candidates must be board certified or eligible in Trauma Surgery and possess a valid Texas Medical license.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved medical school.
• Completion of an approved residency training program.
• BC/BE in Trauma Surgery with an unrestricted Texas Medical license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including ICU/Critical Care and surgery.
• Assist in teaching activities for medical students and house staff.
• Supervise and evaluate residents and participate in committee work.

Education

Medical degree from an accredited institution

Completion of an approved residency training program

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Trauma Surgery

Texas Medical license without restrictions

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The purpose of this position is to provide faculty support to meet the teaching, research, and patient care needs of the Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, and assist in fulfilling UTMB's threefold mission. The person in this position is responsible for providing direct patient care, including ICU/Critical Care, surgery, consultative services, outpatient services, care of hospitalized patients, and participating in call coverage, including in-house ICU coverage in League City and in-house trauma coverage in Galveston. He/she participates in all teaching activities of the Department including conferences and lectures, bedside teaching, and rounds; house staff supervision in the operating room, clinics, and in-patient services; continuing medical education; and local, regional, and national meetings. Students include medical students, house staff, nursing, and allied health students. In addition, the person in this position will have administrative responsibilities including supervising and evaluating residents, providing medical direction, and participating in committee memberships at the Departmental and Health System level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates should be a graduate of an approved medical school, have completed an approved residency training program, be Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Trauma Surgery, and have a Texas Medical license without restrictions.

SALARY

Commensurate with experience.

SUPERVISOR

Steven Wolf, MD, Professor, Department of Surgery

LOCATION OF POSITION

UTMB’s Angleton, Danbury, Lake Jackson, Clear Lake, League City, and Galveston Campuses

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.

PRIMARY LOCATION

United States - Texas - Galveston

WORK LOCATIONS

1172 - Trauma Center

JOB INFORMATION

FacultyRegular

Standard

Exec / Faculty / Physician

Day Shift

JOB POSTING DATE

Jun 16, 2026, 4:17:43 PM